The agreement, to be voted on Wednesday by the City Council, aims to help Cumberland County keep an anchor tenant for the newly renovated Cross Insurance Arena.
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Portland’s new pro hockey team will have a familiar name: Maine Mariners
The ECHL team will adopt the same name as the AHL team that played in the city from 1977-92.
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Signs point to Maine Mariners as name for Portland’s new pro hockey team
But a team executive cautions fans not to read too much into a trademark filing for the Mariners moniker, saying that’s not necessarily the choice.
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Portland’s new hockey franchise wants a name that’s got game
Experts say the forces behind the ECHL team have to focus on the region’s identity – and let fans have fun with it.
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What do you think Portland’s new hockey team should be named?
What should Portland’s new ECHL team be named? (polls)
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Portland’s new hockey franchise unveils 5 finalists for team name
Maine’s ECHL entry will begin play at Cross Insurance Arena in October 2018.
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Poll: Pick your favorite name for Portland’s new ECHL team
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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.
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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.
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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.