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

New Portland hockey deal promises financial win for county-owned arena

Having the hockey team play its 36 home games – more if it makes the playoffs – at Cross Insurance Arena is expected to provide more than $162,000 in revenue.

Pro hockey returning to Portland in fall of 2018 after a 2-year absence

The owner of an ECHL franchise in Alaska will move it to Maine, providing a primary tenant and needed revenue for the Cross Insurance Arena while facing a rebuilding of the fan base.

Former Portland Pirates goalie chasing Calder Cup trophy

Mike McKenna, the beneficiary of a late-season trade, is trying to help Syracuse win the AHL’s top prize.

Pirates and arena officials were $45,000 apart on deal to keep team in Portland

Emails between the hockey team and county trustees reveal negotiation details and show the size of each side’s operating losses.

AHL approves sale, move of Portland Pirates to Springfield

The team will remain affiliated with the NHL’s Florida Panthers.

Sports Digest: Pirates await AHL’s nod for Springfield relocation

The American Hockey League’s vote is expected within two weeks.

AHL governors to vote on Pirates’ sale, move within two weeks

If approved, the AHL franchise will relocate in Springfield, Massachusetts.

Tom Caron: Pirates were once Portland’s hottest ticket

Fan promotions and a swashbuckling hockey team made for a memorable debut season in 1993-94.

Pro hockey in Portland? Probably not next season, but future holds possibilities

There are possibilities for another franchise, but not until the 2017-18 season.