Portland ends a frustrating weekend with its third loss in three days, dropping a 3-2 decision at Rochester.
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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 […]
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 […]
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.
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.
Pirates facing limited options
Portland heads off on a three-game trip with some of its top players out injured or suspended.
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.
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.
Pirates show no sign of wear
Playing its eighth game in 10 days, Portland beats Albany and moves into first place in its division.
Ennis does it again for Pirates
Portland rookie Tyler Ennis has another big game at Hartford, scoring in overtime for a 2-1 win.