April 2008

Pirates head home down 0-2

Published on: 27th April, 2008

This was not the response the Pirates were looking for, down 1-0, in the best-of-seven series to the Providence Bruins. The Bruins handed the Pirates a 7-1 defeat on Sunday afternoon, taking a stranglehold, as the series will now take a bit of a breather – not a moment too soon either – before heading [...]

Pirates loss of focus prove costly

Published on: 26th April, 2008

Providence, RI – Before the game even started, it took an ominous twist for the Pirates when J.S. Aubin didn’t appear on the ice for pre-game warm-ups. The outcome was expected as Providence jumped all over the Portland, 4-0, to take a 1-0 lead in the best-of-seven Atlantic Division Finals. It was certainly a shock [...]

Pirates set sights for Providence

Published on: 25th April, 2008

Portland, ME – Winning the Calder Cup is one of the most difficult things to do in all of sports. Starting in April, the playoffs can last upward of two month as teams face a grueling schedule of on the edge play, with the winner required to win four best-of-seven rounds.

Wolf Pack wallow as Pirates advance to Atlantic Division Finals

Published on: 23rd April, 2008

The Wolf Pack were left with left scratching their heads as they head into yet another long summer after being eliminated in five games, on what they felt was a controversial goal scored by the Pirates. Pirates’ defenseman Brett Festerling was credited with the go-ahead goal five minutes into the third period as Portland held [...]

Ryan leads Pirates to victory; series lead

Published on: 20th April, 2008

Portland, ME – As the series shifted to the Cumberland County Civic Center for Game 3 of the best-of-seven series, the Pirates received an offensive boost as Bobby Ryan returned to the line up, leading the Pirates to a 3-2 win over the Hartford Wolf Pack on Saturday night, taking a 2-1 lead in first-round [...]

Pirates get Ryan back from Anaheim; Hoffman suspended

Published on: 18th April, 2008

Portland, ME – The Pirates just received one re-enforcement and another may be on the way. As has been expected with the return of Corey Perry from injury, the Anaheim Ducks have assigned right wing Bobby Ryan back to Portland, Anaheim’s primary affiliate.

Series shifts to Portland all even

Published on: 17th April, 2008

Hartford, Conn. – The Portland Pirates solved two issues on Thursday night and were able to – dare I call it a must win – win over the Hartford Wolf Pack, 3-2, in front of 1,622 at the XL Center in game two of the best-of-seven Atlantic Division semifinal.

With Lynx season over; several players move on

Published on: 17th April, 2008

The Augusta Lynx has their season come to an end last night, 3-1, at the hands of the South Carolina Stingrays. The Ray completed the comeback after going down 0-2 in the best-of-five series. Despite the loss, several Lynx players have received a promotion to either Portland or Anaheim. Being assigned to Portland is Adrian [...]

Pirates need offense….NOW!!

Published on: 16th April, 2008

Hartford, Conn. – If the Pirates don’t start to figure out how to put the puck into the net, it will be a short series against the Hartford Wolf Pack. The Pirates were once again anemic on offense as Hartford picked up two goals from former Pirate Pierre Parenteau, in a 3-1 win over Portland [...]

Pirates power play struggles could prove to be costly

Published on: 13th April, 2008

Springfield, Mass. – This is not a good way to go into the playoffs. For the last several, the Pirates have struggled mightily, going a meager 3-4-3-0 in their last ten games. Right, like I said, this is not how you want to be heading into the playoffs. Momentum being huge at this time of [...]

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