Maine Mariners

Published
March 22, 2010

New goalie boosts Pirates

Todd Ford stops 36 shots in his first game for Portland – a 2-1 win over the Manchester Monarchs.
Published
March 21, 2010

Arena operation in spotlight after Pirates’ deal

Having the county manage the civic center brings up questions about efficiency, community involvement and profitability.
Published
March 21, 2010

Pirates come up short in overtime

Another one-goal game against Lowell, and the Devils take advantage of a mistake to earn a 3-2 win.
Published
March 20, 2010

Pirates’ goalie is sharp again

J.P. Lamoureux stops all four opponents in a shootout as Portland downs Manchester.
Published
March 15, 2010

Pirates just don’t hold a lead

Portland three times lets Springfield rally from two-goal deficits before losing a shootout.

Published
March 9, 2010

Pirates Notebook: Dineen awaits league’s decision

The indefinite suspension of Portland Pirates head coach Kevin Dineen was still under review Monday by the American Hockey League. Dineen was suspended after he went onto the ice Saturday night to vigorously dispute referee Chris Cozzan’s decision to deny a last-second goal by the Pirates that would have forced overtime against the Syracuse Crunch. […]
Published
March 8, 2010

Pirates end trip losing on late goal

Portland ends a frustrating weekend with its third loss in three days, dropping a 3-2 decision at Rochester.
Published
March 7, 2010

A faceoff that could end the faceoffs

BRIAN PETROVEK ASKED if he could retract something he said Friday afternoon. Or at least reword his statement regarding the negotiation of a lease agreement between the Portland Pirates and the Cumberland County Civic Center. “I shouldn’t have said ‘The ball’s in our court.’ The puck’s in our corner would have been appropriate.” Nice to know […]
Published
March 7, 2010

Pirates’ comeback bid falls short at Syracuse

SYRACUSE, N.Y. – The Portland Pirates nearly overcame a four-goal deficit in the third period but had the potential tying goal waved off after the final buzzer as the Syracuse Crunch held on for a 4-3 victory Saturday night. The Pirates trailed 4-0 entering the third period but got their first goal when Mike Weber […]
Published
March 6, 2010

New offer, but still no deal for Pirates

The team's CEO says 'I've got the ball' after the civic center responds to his revenue plan with a 'simpler' proposal.