July 2009

Jordan Kennedy will be ready for training camp

Published on: 25th July, 2009

Wolfville, NS- Goaltender Jordan Kennedy can let out a big sigh of relief. The Maineiacs’ second round selection in the QMJHL Draft injured his hamstring at the Team Atlantic Under-17 Evaluation Camp this week but won’t miss significant time.
“I made a save on Brent Andrews (Halifax Mooseheads) when he tried to rap the puck around [...]

Orrpars commits to Lewiston

Published on: 24th July, 2009

Lewiston, ME- As expected, Oskar Orrpars, the Maineiacs’ second Import selection will suiting up for Lewiston this upcoming season according to his former team’s website.
“I’ve watched him for three solid years,” Lewiston Maineiacs General Manager Roger Shannon said about the young 17-year old Swede. “I’ve watched him in 50 or 60 games of hockey.”
Orrpars [...]

More on the departure of Greg Glynn…

Published on: 24th July, 2009

Portland, ME – It was quite a shock yesterday to learn that Portland Pirates Vice President of Communications Greg Glynn had resigned from his duties with the club, effective at the end of the July.
Glynn, who had been with the Pirates for the past six years, decided to leave the booth due to health issues [...]

Pirates in search of new play-by-play

Published on: 23rd July, 2009

Portland, ME – When the Portland Pirates drop the puck in October, they will have a new play-by-play person calling the action on the ice after Greg Glynn resigned from the Pirates organization.

Evan Schultz is refining his game

Published on: 22nd July, 2009

Rochester, NY – Four goals in six games at the USA Hockey National Select 16 Tournament held last month in Rochester, NY isn’t too shabby. For Evan Schultz, who played for the Portland Junior Pirates last season, being good just isn’t good enough.
“I would’ve liked to do a little better, but I had a real [...]

Sabres GM confident in Pirates talent

Published on: 22nd July, 2009

Portland, ME — Since free agency opened in July, the Atlantic Division has undergone some massive changes, even for newcomer, the Bridgeport Sound Tigers, but Buffalo Sabres GM Darcy Regier is confident in the Portland Pirates to be one of the top teams in the division with their current lineup.

Sabres sign Rank to AHL contract

Published on: 22nd July, 2009

Portland, ME – There has been an exodus of players from the Portland Pirates over the last several weeks since free agency opened and very little has come from the Buffalo Sabres, the Pirates’ AHL affiliate, but at least one free agent will be staying.
Kyle Rank has signed an AHL contract with the Sabres and [...]

Pisano is the International Man of Mystery

Published on: 21st July, 2009

Lewiston, ME- He has a name. The potential 6-6 free agent invitee that has been talked about all summer by Maineiacs’ management has been finally revealed. Anthony Pisano is the giant the team has been talking about.
“We are in the process of getting him into camp,” says Maineiacs’ President and Head Coach Don [...]

Hockey Quebec names three Maineiacs; draft picks to the U-17 Camp

Published on: 20th July, 2009

Montreal, QC- Hockey Quebec announced the the roster for the U-17 Camp which will be held from July 22-26. On the roster is Francis Beauvillier and Jean-François Plante who were both first round selections of the Maineiacs in the 2009 Draft. Also trying out is Lewiston’s third rounder, Samuel Henley.
“It will be good [...]

Francisco forgoes scholarship to Maine

Published on: 20th July, 2009

Sarnia, ON- Over the weekend, the Sarnia Sting of the Ontario Hockey League, announced the signing of 2009 third round pick, Brandon Francisco.
“We feel Brandon is a pro-caliber player with a bright future in hockey,” says the Sting’s Head Coach and General Manager Dave MacQueen in the team’s press release. “As well, in signing [...]

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