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Pirates and Sabres agree on long-term affiliation agreement

Portland, ME – In a twist to the never-ending saga in the lease negotiation between the Portland Pirates and the Cumberland County Civic Center Board Trustees, it was announced today that the Pirates have extended their affiliation agreement with the Buffalo Sabres. The news comes as both the Civic Center trustees and Pirates ownership work toward a new lease to keep the franchise in Portland. Pirates’ owner has confirmed that he spoken to Albany, NY about moving the Pirates to Times Union Arena, but has steadfastly stated he wanted to keep the team in Portland. Prior to coming to Portland, the Sabres ...

Drummondville-Lewiston Post Game comments 3/10/10

JF Houle Mario Duhamel

Maineiacs fall short in bizarre game

Lewiston, ME – In a game that had a little bit of everything, and more; the Lewiston Maineiacs came up short, falling 7-6 to the Drummondville Voltigeurs in front of 1,426 at the Androscoggin Bank Colisee on Wednesday night. Lewiston came back from a three-goal deficit, a two-goal deficit, and three fights, but that wasn’t all as with 7:20 remaining in the first period, Drummondville goalie Jake Allen goalie became ill which resulted in a delay. “He had the flu and it started just before (the game),” said Drummondville head coach Mario Duhamel. “We didn't know how bad (it was) and ...

Portland Pirates Clear Day Roster

The 2010 Clear Day deadline was Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. ET. Only those players listed on a team’s Clear Day roster are eligible to compete in the remainder of the AHL regular season and in the 2010 Calder Cup Playoffs, unless emergency conditions arise as a result of recall, injury or suspension. Teams may also add signed junior players or players on amateur tryout contracts after Clear Day, but only once their respective junior or college seasons are complete. Goaltender: Jhonas Enroth JP Lamoureux Defense: TJ Brennan Mike Weber Matt Generous Marc-Andre Gragnani Dennis Persson Mike Kostka Joe DiPenta Drew Schiestel Forwards: Cody McCormick Travis Turnbull Tyler Ennis Paul Byron Kyle Wanvig Nathan Gerbe Jeff Cowan Derek Whitmore Kyle Rank Mark Mancari (Currently ...

Dineen suspension announced

The American Hockey League has handed down their suspension to Portland Pirates head coach Kevin Dineen announcing that they have suspended him for one game due to his actions following the game on Mar. 6 in Syracuse, NY. Dineen ran on to the ice to vigorously protest referee Chris Cozzan’s decision of a no-goal, after the Pirates felt they scored with seconds remaining on the clock. Dineen has already missed the Pirates’ game back on Mar. 7 against Rochester at HSBC Arena in Buffalo, NY, and is now eligible to return for the Pirates next game, which is Friday at home against ...