Back in town after a year in Lewiston, Portland celebrates its return with a 3-2 victory over Providence.
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Pirates eager to rebuild bridges while asking fans to forget recent seasons
The team is making a fresh start in the renovated Cross Insurance Arena after a season away from Portland.
New season a chance for Pirates, fans to reconnect
Last season’s last-place team is back in Portland, and with some new faces among a veteran lineup, there’s optimism.
Pirates’ 20-year-old prospect has a name to remember
Henrik Samuelsson, ready for his first AHL season, has talent and fire – like his dad, the former NHL player, Ulf Samuelsson.
Players, fans pleased by Pirates’ return
The team takes to the Portland ice for the first time in 17 months with an exhibition victory.
Pirates distancing themselves from last season’s debacle
Purely the Portland Pirates again, the team opens training camp and is aiming to regain its fan base.
Portland Pirates kick off training camp in Saco
Players, coaches eager to turn the page from last winter.
Sports Digest: Pirates return to Maine for training camp
Portland will play an exhibition game at home Saturday.
Training camp in Arizona means Pirates hockey is on its way
Coach/GM Ray Edwards fills holes in Portland’s roster with free agents
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HOCKEY NHL: Rumors to the contrary, the NHL insists expansion is not imminent. “Nothing has happened to change the status quo,” said the NHL deputy commissioner, Bill Daly. “There continues to be interest from some markets and we continue to be interested in discussing the possibilities, but there is no plan moving forward in terms […]