The Pirates, who lost their home opener to Manchester, triumph in the rematch.
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Pirates: Ready to make amends
Portland’s young forwards get a chance to redeem themselves in a rematch with Manchester today.
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New-look Pirates prove tough to watch
In his team’s first home game as an affiliate of the Coyotes, Portland’s coach says “we were awful.”
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Pirates want to start right
The Pirates want to introduce themselves as winners in their their home opener tonight.
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Pirates Notebook: Duncan’s small stature belies his strengths
Ryan Duncan is the smallest player in the Portland Pirates’ lineup, but he intends to prove he doesn’t play like he is. “I think there’s strength and weaknesses for everybody,” said Duncan, a 5-foot-6, 170-pound left wing. “Whether you’re a big guy or a small guy, you’ve got to be quick. I’ve got to use […]
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Girls’ Soccer Notebook: No stars, with a shining example of teamwork
The star system is not alive and well in Gorham. After 11 games, the Rams are the only unbeaten, untied team in Western Class A, and they did it without one dominating player. “This is the first year we’ve really come together as a team,” said Kiersten Turner, a senior midfielder. “I think in the […]
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Pirates follow party line
Portland opens its first season as an affiliate of the defense-minded Phoenix Coyotes tonight.
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Girls’ Soccer Notebook: Falmouth benefits from player’s experience
The soccer season never ends for Falmouth midfielder Caitlin Bucksbaum. Bucksbaum is playing her first season for the defending Class B champions after spending last spring playing for Ardrey Kell High School, which reeled off 25 wins before losing to Leesville Road in the Class AAAA girls’ soccer final in North Carolina. Falmouth is actually […]
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Pirates join bond supporters
Supporters of a $33 million bond to pay for renovations at the Cumberland County Civic Center are hoping free tickets to Portland Pirates hockey games and free skating sessions will draw support for the proposal. The Pirates plan to give away 5,000 tickets for games against the Manchester Monarchs on Oct. 15 and 19, the […]
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Pirates Preview:It’s all about development
The Pirates’ new parent team tries to bring along young players while being careful about spending.