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Dryden Hunt Takes ATO With Portland
April 19th, 2016 Highly sought after un-drafted free agent Dryden Hunt was signed to an entry-level deal by the Florida Panthers back in March. Tuesday, he signed an amateur tryout agreement (ATO) with the club to play for the AHL's Portland Pirates for the remainder of the season, the team...
The Portland Pirates Snap Out of Their Ugly Losing Streak
January 27th, 2014 SPRINGFIELD - The past couple of weeks have been tough for the Portland Pirates (16-16-2-7), who snapped out of a six game losing streak with a 4-3 shootout win over the Springfield Falcons (28-10-1-4), ranked second in the Eastern Conference and first in the...
Pirates Head Home Trailing 2-1 After IceCaps Series
January 9th, 2014 After a grueling three game series against the St. John's IceCaps in Newfoundland that resulted in a 2-1 overall loss by the Pirates, the boys get ready to face the Norfolk Admirals Friday night. Three Games in Three Days The Pirates and IceCaps faced off...Portland Pirates Top 2013 Off With a Win
LEWISTON - The Pirates played their annual New Year's Eve game at home Tuesday night, and came out on top against the Bridgeport Sound Tigers with a much needed 4-2 win to finish 2013. Captain Jordan Szwarz also returned to the Pirates lineup after being reassigned by...The Monarchs Sink the Pirates with 6-2 Victory
MANCHESTER - The Portland Pirates (10-10-1-4) lost to the Manchester Monarchs (20-5-1-4), the best team in the AHL with a total of 45 points, in an ugly 6-2 defeat at the Verizon Wireless Arena Friday night. This was the fourth game in the VIP Cup...
A Tumultuous November for the Portland Pirates
December 3rd, 2013 For fans of the Portland Pirates, November was quite a tumultuous roller coaster ride. And not one of those kiddie caterpillar coasters, but one that makes your eyes unwillingly water and your stomach relocate itself to your throat, before it jerks you every which way....
Pirates Hopeful to Move Back Home to Portland
November 25th, 2013 It seems the Portland Pirates are revisiting negotiations with the board of trustees of the Cumberland County Civic Center, and are hoping to move back to their home city of Portland, Maine, after moving to Lewiston following a dispute over a long-term lease agreement.
Norfolk Slides By Portland 3-2
November 23rd, 2013 The Norfolk Admirals returned home this weekend to face the AHL affiliate of the Phoenix Coyotes, the Portland Pirates. Anaheim’s top development team returned from a three game road trip where they secured two of the six points that were available. Prior to Friday’s...The Portland Pirates Continue Their Road Game Winning Streak
PROVIDENCE - The Portland Pirates kicked off a four-game road trip with an overtime win against the Providence Bruins at the Dunkin' Donuts Center Sunday afternoon, extending their away game winning streak to four...Andy Miele Reassigned to Portland, Leads Pirates in Points
LEWISTON - Andy Miele is still leading the Portland Pirates in points so far this season, even after a four-game stint in Phoenix with the Coyotes. Miele was reassigned to Lewiston after only missing two games with the...
The Portland Pirates Must Move to Saco for Survival
October 29th, 2013 Are The Portland Pirates Moving? This season for the Portland Pirates has already been a mess. The team and the board of trustees of the Cumberland County Civic Center have been at odds that forced the team to play in Lewiston, the record is subpar at 2-3-0, and...
AHL Previews: Portland Pirates
September 14th, 2013 2013-14 American Hockey League Previews Portland Pirates Coaching Staff: Ray Edwards, Head Coach; John Slaney, Assistant Coach Affiliates: Phoenix Coyotes (NHL), Gwinnett Gladiators (ECHL) 2013-13 Recap Record: 41-30-3 (87 points) Conference Finish: 6th...
