August 2008

Weinrich… Pirates coach of the future?

Published on: 26th August, 2008

Portland, ME – As the Pirates were announcing Eric Weinrich as the new assistant coach for the Pirates, something popped into my head. Weinrich is the prince-in-waiting for the Pirates head coaching position. What’s that you say? No way… How can you read the future? No, I’m not reading tarot cards or trying see into [...]

7.) Pirates set a franchise record for the quickest two goals in a period

Published on: 25th August, 2008

During the 1996-1997 season, the Portland Pirates faced a number of challenges, but they stared down adversity all season long, in the process setting the franchise record for the quickest-two goals in franchise history. Portland, ME – The island of Newfoundland is known for many things. Affectionately referred as “The Rock” – not to be [...]

Pirates still looking for assistant coaches; Ducks make move

Published on: 19th August, 2008

Well, we can scratch Dino’s brother Gord Dineen off list as potential assistant coaches for the Portland Pirates, AHL affiliate of the Buffalo Sabres. Dineen will be staying with the Anaheim Ducks organization becoming the head coach of Ducks new AHL affiliate in Des Monies, Iowa. Dineen, 45, will begin his first stint as a [...]

Portland Pirates 2009-2010 Season Schedule

Published on: 13th August, 2008

Pirates gain a little toughness

Published on: 13th August, 2008

Buffalo, NY — Buffalo Sabres GM Darcy Regier announced today the Sabres have signed unrestricted free agent LW Jimmy Bonneau. Bonneau (3/22/1985, 6’3”, 220 lbs.) split last season between Hamilton (AHL) and Cincinnati (ECHL), picking up five points (1+4) and 66 PIMs in 24 combined games. Bonneau played junior hockey with Montreal and PEI (QMJHL) [...]

Captain Bouck returns to helm

Published on: 8th August, 2008

Portland, ME – The Pirates will have their captain back this season as the Buffalo Sabres signed Tyler Bouck to a one-year contract. Bouck spent last season with the Pirates under the Ducks affiliation where he scored 11 goals, 18 assists for 29 points, matching his career high in goal (11) in 79 games. The [...]

Pirates release 2008-’09 schedule

Published on: 8th August, 2008

Portland, ME – Yesterday, the Pirates released their schedule for the upcoming 2008-’09 season with several interesting twist. The schedule format is nearly identical to that of past years as the Pirates attempt to keep travel cost at a minimum, but they have increased the number of neutral site games in order to continue to [...]

Sabres hire Dineen to coach Pirates

Published on: 5th August, 2008

Portland, ME – Maybe it was the lobster or the ocean views, but as reported first on MVN.com, the Portland Pirates will have a familiar look behind the bench this season as the Buffalo Sabres have hired Kevin Dineen as their new head coach for their minor league affiliate in Portland for at least the [...]

Sabres sign two forwards for Portland

Published on: 4th August, 2008

As it was reported here on STP, the Buffalo Sabres announced today they signed forward Colin Murphy to a contract. They also announced they signed forward Colton Fretter. Fretter,26, split last season between Bridgeport and Chicago in the AHL, scoring 15 points (10+5) in 26 games. In 2006-07, the 5-10, 187-pound forward had 68 points [...]

Dineen to remain with the Pirates

Published on: 4th August, 2008

Portland, ME – The Portland Pirates have scheduled a press conference for Tuesday, August 5th at 2:00pm to introduce their head coach. The press conference will be held in the Captain’s Club at the Cumberland County Civic Center. For much of the time, Kevin Dineen has been seen as the front running candidate for job [...]