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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.

by From Staff Reports May 23, 2016May 24, 2016

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

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

by Staff Reports May 10, 2016May 10, 2016

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

by Tom Caron May 9, 2016May 10, 2016

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

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

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

The team leaves town after 23 years.

From the beginning, the Pirates made their mark in the community in many ways.

A first-round playoff defeat means golf clubs soon will replace hockey sticks.