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

Maine Mariners

Published
July 20, 2017

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.
Published
June 15, 2017

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.
Published
June 6, 2017

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.
Published
June 17, 2016

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.
Published
May 23, 2016

AHL approves sale, move of Portland Pirates to Springfield

The team will remain affiliated with the NHL’s Florida Panthers.
Published
May 10, 2016

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

The American Hockey League’s vote is expected within two weeks.
Published
May 10, 2016

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

If approved, the AHL franchise will relocate in Springfield, Massachusetts.
Published
May 9, 2016

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.
Published
May 6, 2016

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.
Published
May 4, 2016

Pirates’ faithful lament their team’s move to Massachusetts

Fans express shock and anger over club’s departure, especially after taxpayers paid millions to renovate the Cross Insurance Arena.