January 2007

Pirates Get Burned By Devils in Overtime

Published on: 27th January, 2007

Lowell, Massachusetts- The Portland Pirates came in to Saturday’s contest against the Lowell Devils desperate for a win before the All-Star break. Portland knew to win the game their net-minding had to be solid and they need to find a way to turn their convert some of their shots in to goals. The Pirates were [...]

Pirates Continue to Fall

Published on: 26th January, 2007

CJ Nordenson, Special to MVN Hockey. Portland, Maine- Eric Weinrich made his debut in a Portland Pirates’ uniform on Friday night and received the loudest cheer of any player as his name was announced. Portland came into Friday’s game against Providence knowing that they had to play their best to pull out the much needed [...]

REPORT: Zenon Konopka Dealt

Published on: 26th January, 2007

By CJ Nordenson, Special To MVN Hockey Portland, Maine- The Portland Pirates and Anaheim Ducks have been busy this past week with the signing of Eric Weinrich and acquiring Joe Rullier. The most recent trade was announced on Friday. The Anaheim Ducks the NHL affiliate of the Portland Pirates acquired right wing Joe Motzko and [...]

Weinrich Breaks from Retirement

Published on: 25th January, 2007

Portland, ME – So much for retirement. Anaheim Ducks Senior Vice President of Hockey Operations and Portland Pirates General Manager Bob Murray announced that the team has signed defenseman Eric Weinrich to a professional tryout (PTO) agreement, effective Thursday, January 25th. Eric Weinrich, who played 19 seasons in the NHL, signed the PTO less than [...]

Genoway dealt to Vancouver for Rullier

Published on: 24th January, 2007

ANAHEIM, Calif. – The Anaheim Ducks announced today that the National Hockey League (NHL) club has acquired defenseman Joe Rullier from the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for right wing Colby Genoway. Rullier will report directly to Portland, Anaheim’s primary development affiliate in the American Hockey League (AHL).

Pirates Rough Seas Continue

Published on: 21st January, 2007

By CJ Nordenson, Special to MVN Providence, RI – The Portland Pirates came into Sunday having lost three straight games and seven straight on the road. The Pirates came into Providence looking to put the struggle behind them and their first win since last Sunday’s win against Worcester in a shootout. The Pirates fell to [...]

When Bears Attack

Published on: 21st January, 2007

By CJ Nordenson, Special to MVN Portland, Maine – The Portland Pirates have been struggling since the injury bug hit the Anaheim Ducks, their NHL affiliate about a month ago. The effects have trickled downed as Portland has gone 3-5-0-2 in their last ten games. They faced the Providence Bruins on Saturday in a battle [...]

Pirates Sink to New Lows

Published on: 19th January, 2007

Portland, ME – The struggle continues… For the Portland Pirates, the simplest task seems daunting these days as they continue to struggle with their demons. The Pirates would build a two-goal lead, but the Wolf Pack scored four unanswered goals as they defeated the Pirates 5-4 in front of 4,353 at the Cumberland County Civic [...]

Pirates are forced to walk the plank by new rivals.

Published on: 17th January, 2007

By CJ Nordenson, Special to MVN Portland, Maine – The Los Angeles Kings and Anaheim Ducks rivalry has started to spill over into the AHL. The Portland Pirates, the affiliate of the Ducks and the Manchester Monarchs, the affiliate of the Kings met for the eighth time this season on Wednesday. The distaste for each [...]

Pirates Break Even on the Weekend

Published on: 15th January, 2007

Portland, ME – If you can take positive out of this weekend, it would be the Pirates scored more four or more goals in a game, other than that, this weekend left the Pirates with a sour taste in their mouth. Despite the Pirates having a 4-2 lead midway in the third period, Matt Keith [...]

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