Portland’s new pro hockey team to partner with NHL’s New York Rangers

The ECHL’s Maine Mariners will debut at the Cross Insurance Arena in October.

Sports Digest: ECHL puts Maine Mariners in North Division

The Mariners begin play in 2018-19 and will be in the same division as the Manchester Monarchs.

Portland to let Maine Mariners keep parking fees collected during games

The Portland Pirates received $45,000 a year in revenue from the Spring Street garage generated during home games.

Maine Mariners would receive some parking revenue under deal with Portland

The agreement, to be voted on Wednesday by the City Council, aims to help Cumberland County keep an anchor tenant for the newly renovated Cross Insurance Arena.

Portland’s new pro hockey team will have a familiar name: Maine Mariners

The ECHL team will adopt the same name as the AHL team that played in the city from 1977-92.

Signs point to Maine Mariners as name for Portland’s new pro hockey team

But a team executive cautions fans not to read too much into a trademark filing for the Mariners moniker, saying that’s not necessarily the choice.

Portland’s new hockey franchise wants a name that’s got game

Experts say the forces behind the ECHL team have to focus on the region’s identity – and let fans have fun with it.

What do you think Portland’s new hockey team should be named?

Portland’s new hockey franchise unveils 5 finalists for team name

Maine’s ECHL entry will begin play at Cross Insurance Arena in October 2018.

Poll: Pick your favorite name for Portland’s new ECHL team