March 2009

Chaput named the Maineiacs’ new Governor

Published on: 31st March, 2009

Chaput named the Maineiacs' new Governor  | read this item

Lewiston, ME- Alain Chaput has been appointed the the team’s governor after Matt McKnight resigned from the post last week. “We are thrilled that Alain has accepted the post of Governor. Alain has deep connections within the hockey community that will be useful in advancing our causes. He will be an advocate for the MAINEiacs [...]

Gordon and Shearer-Hardy named to NEHWA ECAC East/NESCAC All-Star Team

Published on: 31st March, 2009

Gordon and Shearer-Hardy named to NEHWA ECAC East/NESCAC All-Star Team  | read this item

Portland, ME — A pair of D-III players were recognized to today as Dan Gordon, a senior center from University of Southern Maine and Bowdoin College Kyle Shearer-Hardy were among the 12 players named to the New England Hockey Writers Association (NEHWA) ECAC East/NESCAC All-Star team that was announced today. Both Gordon and Shearer-Hardy will [...]

Team Black wins the inaugural all-star game

Published on: 29th March, 2009

Team Black wins the inaugural all-star game  | read this item

Hallowell, ME- The Maine Moose of the International Junior Hockey League hosted the first annual Maine Moose High School All-Star game at the Kennebec Ice Arena Sunday evening. It was all Team Black in the early going and came away with the 8-3 victory over Team White. Sam Guimond of Portland High School Brennan Shaw [...]

Pirates squeak by last place Falcons, 4-3

Published on: 29th March, 2009

Pirates squeak by last place Falcons, 4-3  | read this item

Portland, ME – The Portland Pirates collected two points in their race toward a playoff spot in the Atlantic Division, but they certainly weren’t happy how they accomplished it. After building a 3-0, the Pirates needed a late third period goal by Tim Kennedy to defeat the lowly Springfield Falcons, 4-3, in Sunday afternoon action [...]

Live Game Blog: Portland @ Springfield — 03/29/09

Published on: 29th March, 2009

Live Game Blog: Portland @ Springfield -- 03/29/09  | read this item

Live Game Blog: Portland @ Springfield — 03/29/09

Pirates make it two in a row to move into third place

Published on: 28th March, 2009

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Murphy netted in his first career hat trick (Courtesy of the Portland Pirates )  | read this item

Portland, ME – Colin Murphy notched his first career hat trick as the Portland Pirates jumped into third place in the Atlantic Division with a 5-2 win over the Manchester Monarchs on Saturday night before crowd a of 6,505 at the Cumberland County Civic Center.

Paquette to the Chicago Wolves

Published on: 28th March, 2009

Paquette to the Chicago Wolves  | read this item

Lewiston, ME- As reported yesterday, Danick Paquette has been signed to an amateur try-out agreement with the Atlanta Thrashers AHL affiliate. The 18-year-old forward will join the Chicago Wolves where he will be joined by former teammate Chad Denny. Maineiacs minority owner Wendell Young, is an assistant coach with the Wolves.

Dineen surpasses Trotz as all-time wins leader

Published on: 28th March, 2009

Dineen surpasses Trotz as all-time wins leader  | read this item

Portland, ME – It took Pirates’ head coach Kevin Dineen a little longer than he would have liked, but he finally reached a milestone as coach of the Portland Pirates by surpassing former Pirates coach Barry Trotz for all-time wins with 190 victories with the Pirates.

Former owner honored with entrance into Hall of Fame

Published on: 28th March, 2009

Former owner honored with entrance into Hall of Fame  | read this item

Portland, ME – When Joyce Ebright accepted the Hall of Fame honor on behalf of her late husband, Tom Ebright, the memories came rushing back to when I was a child going to see the Portland Pirates.

Pirates prevail past Lowell to keep pace in playoff race

Published on: 27th March, 2009

Pirates prevail past Lowell to keep pace in playoff race  | read this item

Portland, ME – At this time of the season, it’s all about taking care of business at home. The Portland Pirates did that tonight, albeit with a bit of a scare in the third period as they held on for a 3-2 win over the Lowell Devils in front of 5,005 at the Cumberland County [...]

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