Veteran center Alexandre Bolduc, who spent the past three weeks in the NHL with the parent Phoenix Coyotes, has cleared waivers and is returning to the Portland Pirates. In seven games with the Coyotes, Bolduc was scoreless with a plus-minus rating of minus-2. In 34 games with the Pirates, Bolduc, who remained the team captain […]
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Hockey Notebook: Scarborough, Falmouth prepare for showdown
An irresistible force is scheduled to meet an immovable object when the two hottest teams in Class A hockey meet Saturday night at Family Ice in Falmouth. Scarborough, the top-ranked team in Western Class A, will carry a 12-game winning streak into the game against Falmouth, which takes an eight-game winning streak into Thursday night’s […]
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Coyotes reassign Pirates’ goalie
In three games with Portland this season, Mike Lee is 3-0-0 with a goals-against average of 1.31 and a ,960 saves percentage.
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Pirates blank Devils, 2-0
Mark Visentin records the shutout as Portland beats Albany for its third straight victory.
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Pirates collect shootout victory
Mike Lee takes advantage of an infrequent start, leading Portland to a 3-2 win over Worcester.
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Pirates aren’t affected by Coyotes’ limbo
The collapse of a deal to sell the Phoenix Coyotes won’t have an impact on their AHL affiliate.
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Coyotes call up Pirates forward, reassign goaltender
The NHL parent Phoenix Coyotes recalled forward Andy Miele and assigned goaltender Chad Johnson to the Portland Pirates Friday morning. In 40 games with the Pirates this season, the 5-9, 175-pound Miele had scored 11 goals and had 16 assists to rank second on the AHL team in scoring. Earlier this week, The 6-3, 205-pound […]
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Pirates’ Valabik endures pay cut to pursue long-term goal
Portland’s new blueliner could have earned more overseas but wants to return to the NHL.
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A consistent defense remains goal for Pirates
Goaltending and offense have been reliable in the first 43 games, but the defense has been spotty.
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High School Hockey Notebook: Greely docked for rules mistake
The Rangers suffer two forfeits after not noticing a rule change calls for a player who fights to sit out two games, not one.