Maine Mariners

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.
Published
March 5, 2010

Pirates owner: ‘Ball’s in our court’

Brian Petrovek says he's received the Civic Center's response to his proposal for a wholesale change and increased revenue sharing between the team and the arena.
Published
March 4, 2010

Pirates facing limited options

Portland heads off on a three-game trip with some of its top players out injured or suspended.
Published
March 3, 2010

Pirates CEO disputes report of move deal

A New York newspaper is again reporting that the Portland hockey team is close to leaving for Albany, but the Pirates managing owner says there is no agreement in either city.
Published
March 2, 2010

Pirates owner: ‘No deal with Albany’

The Portland Pirates CEO/managing owner says he remains in negotiations with county officials for a lease extension at the Cumberland County Civic Center.
Published
March 1, 2010

Pirates show no sign of wear

Playing its eighth game in 10 days, Portland beats Albany and moves into first place in its division.

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