September 2009

Pirates gain experience in Sabres depth

Published on: 30th September, 2009

Portland, ME – The Portland Pirates have several more bodies on the way from Buffalo after the Sabres assigned Cody McCormick to the Pirates earlier today. McCormick joins forwards Jeff Cowan, Mark Mancari and defenseman Joe Dipenta – who were assigned to Portland on Saturday – as the newest members of the Pirates after clearing [...]

Jr. Pirates winless at the showcase

Published on: 29th September, 2009

Simsbury, CT – It was a tough weekend for the Portland Junior Pirates. After a 4-2 loss on Friday night to the Philadelphia Little Flyers, the Jr. Pirates dropped a 1-0 decision to the Philadelphia Junior Flyers on Saturday night followed by a Sunday matinee where fell to the New Jersey Rockets, 5-1. The Rockets [...]

Gilbert hopes to continue career in Wichita

Published on: 29th September, 2009

Lewiston, ME – Jamie Gilbert is continuing the dream. The former UMass-Amherst and Southern Maine goaltender has signed an amateur tryout agreement with the Wichita Thunder of the Central Hockey League. “I have an agent and he called some teams and began (speaking) to Wichita and they were interested in bringing me in,” said Gilbert. [...]

Pirates topple Monarchs in Berlin

Published on: 28th September, 2009

Berlin, NH – The Portland Pirates put yesterday out of their mind and rebounded nicely as they defeated the Manchester Monarchs, 5-1, before a crowd of 800 at Norte Dame Arena in Berlin, NH. The Pirates found themselves down, 1-0, after Justin Azevedo found the back of the net, beating goaltender Jhonas Enroth at 16:44 [...]

Gelinas impressed future employer

Published on: 28th September, 2009

Lewiston, ME – There is no reason for Eric Gelinas to have his head down. The 18-year old defenseman was just returned to the Maineiacs after having a stellar camp with the New Jersey Devils. “They (New Jersey) told me that I had a good camp and I had to go back to juniors with [...]

Alex Beaton interview – 09/27/09

Published on: 27th September, 2009

Lewiston Maineiacs forward Alex Beaton talked to the media after a 7-1 win against Chicoutimi on what he described as the best game he’s every played.

Don MacAdam Postgame interview – 09/27/09

Published on: 27th September, 2009

Lewiston Maineiacs Head Coach Don MacAdam speaks with the media after a convincing 7-1 win over the Chicoutimi Sagueneens.

Maineiacs send strong message to Chicoutimi

Published on: 27th September, 2009

Lewiston, ME – Adrien Lemay made 35 saves as the Lewiston Maineiacs took full advantage of a tired Chicoutimi Sagueneens in a 7-1 victory in front of 1,619 at the Androscoggin Bank Colisee on Sunday afternoon. At 3:33 of the first period, the Maineiacs opening the scoring when Pier-Olivier Morin sent the puck on net, [...]

Kevin Dineen Postgame Comments – 09/25/09

Published on: 27th September, 2009

Pirates head coach Kevin Dineen talks about the team’s 6-3 loss to the Lowell Devils and what’s in store over the next couple of the days.

Kyle Wanvig Interview

Published on: 27th September, 2009

Kyle Wanvig talks about the 6-3 loss to the Lowell Devils, his time in Europe and what he hopes to accomplish over the next several days in Portland Pirates training camp.

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