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Maineiacs fall in third straight game

Published on: 2nd September, 2010

Maineiacs fall in third straight game  | read this item

For the third straight game, the Lewiston Maineiacs lost, this time to the Moncton Wildcats, 7-3, in front of 871 at the Red Ball Internet Centre in Moncton, NB. The Maineiacs, finishing up their exhibition schedule this week, gave up three goals in a span of 1:26 in the first period as Moncton jumped out [...]

Ellis may prove to be an effective option for the Pirates

Published on: 1st September, 2010

Ellis may prove to be an effective option for the Pirates  | read this item

The numbers have finally come out on Matt Ellis’ new contract with the Buffalo Sabres. According to Capgeek.com, Ellis’ new contract is a two-way deal for the 2010 – ’11 season that will see him earn $625,000 in the NHL and $105,000 if he plays for the Portland Pirates. The fact that this deal is [...]

Sabres re-sign Matt Ellis

Published on: 31st August, 2010

Sabres re-sign Matt Ellis  | read this item

In another depth move by the Buffalo Sabres, they have re-signed forward Matt Ellis to one-year contract. Ellis, 29, will be entering his third season with the Sabres after being claimed on waivers from the Los Angeles Kings. He began his stint in the Sabres organization with the Portland Pirates; scoring four points (2g, 2a) [...]

Quebec powers past Maineiacs, 6-4

Published on: 28th August, 2010

Quebec powers past Maineiacs, 6-4  | read this item

The Lewiston Maineiacs suffered their second loss in as many nights to the Quebec Remparts, falling 6-4, at Ancienne-Lorette Arena in Ancienne-Loretta, QC. The Maineiacs actually held a 2-0 lead after 20 minutes of play on goals by Jess Tanguy and Samuel Carrier. The Remparts broke through scoring their lone goal against Jordan Kennedy at [...]

Maineiacs fall to Remparts, 8-1

Published on: 27th August, 2010

Maineiacs fall to Remparts, 8-1  | read this item

After beginning the preseason undefeated, the Lewiston Maineiacs suffered their first loss of the preseason in a big way, falling 8-1 to Patrick Roy’s Quebec Remparts at the Premiere Tech Centre in Riviere du Loup, QC. After holding a 1-0 lead on a Patrick Walsh power play goal, the Remparts exploded for seven goals in [...]

Sabres add depth by signing Colin Stuart

Published on: 25th August, 2010

Sabres add depth by signing Colin Stuart  | read this item

The Buffalo Sabres have signed forward Colin Stuart to a one-year, two-way contract, adding depth to the organization. He’s more than likely slated to start the year in Portland, which adds another veteran the lineup as Pirates’ head coach Kevin Dineen continues to fill out the roster. Stuart, 28, was dealt in a pair of [...]

Pirates release 2010-’11 schedule

Published on: 25th August, 2010

Pirates release 2010-'11 schedule  | read this item

After several weeks of delays, the 2010 – ’11 schedule for the Portland Pirates was released this afternoon. The schedule had been held up because of delays in the NBA schedule, several teams (Charlotte, Houston, Cleveland, Milwaukee, Oklahoma City and San Antonio) share arenas with NBA franchises, and planning couldn’t begin until the NBA schedule [...]

Maineiacs use third period burst for the win

Published on: 21st August, 2010

Lew vs. Vic -- Fight 2
Lewiston's Etienne Brodeur and Victoriaville's Dominik Crnogorac engage in a fight in the first period (Photo by Chris Roy)   | read this item

The message was simple for Lewiston Maineiacs head coach JF Houle, who wasn’t happy with the first two periods of the game. “It’s our own building. Let’s pick it up.” After a slow start, the Maineiacs scored four goals in the third period to come from behind against the Victoriaville Tigres to win, 5-2, in [...]

UNE lands new recruit

Published on: 20th August, 2010

UNE lands new recruit  | read this item

The Gloucester Rangers Junior ‘A’ hockey club is pleased to announce that Zach Lockey will be attending the University of New England this year to study psychology as well as furthering his hockey career. Zach, who is from Elizabeth Pa, caught the eye of our scouts at a tournament in Boston prior to last season [...]

Larsen retires; named assistant coach for Springfield

Published on: 20th August, 2010

Larsen retires; named assistant coach for Springfield  | read this item

Former Portland Pirates captain Brad Larsen has decided to hang up his skates and step behind the bench as he was named the new assistant head coach today for the Springfield Falcons. Larsen, 33, spent 13-years in professional hockey which includes 294 NHL games with Colorado and Atlanta. After a successful tryout with the Buffalo [...]

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