SYRACUSE, N.Y. – Syracuse Crunch defenseman Brendan Mikkelson spent his first professional season as a hockey player with the Portland Pirates. Now, he’s nursing a lower-body injury, hoping he’ll get a chance to play against them during the Calder Cup playoffs. “It’s really up to the doctors,” said Mikkelson, following an off-ice workout at the […]
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Crunch time for Pirates
Portland opens the playoffs against a foe stocked with players from last year’s AHL champs.
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Pirates get up front with Louis
With the AHL playoffs pending, as the former defenseman moves forward, so may Portland.
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Pirates have sources
Brandon McMillan and Troy Bodie played against the Crunch this year and will provide information.
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Pirates drop finale, learn playoff foe
Portland finishes sixth in the East after a 4-1 loss at Bridgeport and will face Syracuse in the opening round.
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Pirates’ Lane doesn’t miss trick
The rookie has his first three-goal game and the Pirates look ready for the postseason.
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Pirates earn points for persistence
Portland pushes its way into the postseason with its fifth win in five games against Bridgeport.
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Pirates have a big point to make
With the postseason pending, Portland wants to use its last three games to build momentum.
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Pirates sign five-year deal to stay in Portland
The Cumberland County Civic Center is in the midst of a $34 million renovation.
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Pirates near playoff berth
Portland caps a remarkable comeback with an overtime goal to beat Bridgeport, and can clinch a spot Friday.