Portland has done plenty of work in getting ready for its playoff opener tonight at home against Manchester.
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Pirates expect tough start against Monarchs’ stopper
Jonathan Bernier, a former Maineiac, had an AHL-high nine shutouts for playoff opponent Manchester.
Pirates have it covered(The goal, that is)
Even if starter Jhonas Enroth remains sidelined, Portland opens the playoffs with quality in goal.
Pirates regain some momentum
Portland rebounds from three straight losses, winning its regular-season finale.
First place out of Pirates’ reach
Portland falls flat in its next-to-last game, but still will open the postseason at home.
Pirates stopped by Monarchs
Manchester ends a six-game losing streak against Portland with a 4-3 victory.
Pirates mull options for a backup goalie
With Jhonas Enroth still out and Todd Ford back in the ECHL, J.P. Lamoureux is the only available goalie.
Mancari keeps Pirates rolling
Mark Mancari propels Portland past Bridgeport 3-1 for the Pirates’ sixth straight victory.
Pirates collect ‘sloppy’ victory
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Even though the Portland Pirates erupted for four goals in the third period Friday night to rally for a 6-3 victory over the Springfield Falcons, Coach Kevin Dineen wasn’t exactly wearing a smile on his face after the game. “I thought we were too cute,” Dineen said after his team’s fifth straight […]
Start-stop thing for goalies: getting starts, making stops
J.P. Lamoureux and Todd Ford have stepped up as the Pirates’ goalies after the starter was injured.