Portland Pirates
Published on: 1st September, 2010
Ellis may prove to be an effective option for the Pirates |
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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 [...]
Published on: 31st August, 2010
Sabres re-sign Matt Ellis |
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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) [...]
Published on: 25th August, 2010
Sabres add depth by signing Colin Stuart |
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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 [...]
Published on: 25th August, 2010
Pirates release 2010-'11 schedule |
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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 [...]
Published on: 20th August, 2010
Larsen retires; named assistant coach for Springfield |
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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 [...]
Published on: 20th August, 2010
AHL mourns the passing of Pat Dineen |
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The American Hockey League released a statement today on the passing of Pat Dineen, who was the matriarch of one of the most respected and successful families in hockey. Pat Dineen, the mother of Pirates’ head coach Kevin Dineen, had been battling a long illness. She was 75. “The entire league and our Board of [...]
Published on: 19th August, 2010
Maineiacs newest defenseman eagar to make solid first impression |
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When playing competitive sports, young talent is nothing short of impressive; but the word impressive doesn’t even begin to describe Lewiston Maineiacs newest defenseman, Dillon Fournier. The 16-year old Quebec native was the Maineiacs’ first round draft pick (#1 overall) in this year’s QMJHL draft. His dedicated career in hockey began at the age of [...]
Published on: 13th August, 2010
With contract in hand Dineen gets down to work on Pirates roster |
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It was a mix of relief, excitement and the reality that Kevin Dineen can now focus on the future of the Portland Pirates. The Buffalo Sabres gave Dineen, along with Eric Weinrich, a two-year contract extension on Thursday, and now both men can apply their energy toward getting the Pirates on-ice house in order before [...]
Published on: 12th August, 2010
Dineen returns to the Pirates |
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Kevin Dineen will be returning to the Portland Pirates for a sixth season as head coach and Eric Weinrich will be back for his third season behind the bench as the team made the announcement this afternoon. For the 46-year old, Dineen becomes the longest tenured head coach in Pirates history after joining the team [...]
Published on: 11th August, 2010
Sabres re-sign Mancari to one year deal |
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The Buffalo Sabres have re-signed forward Mark Mancari to a one-year, two way contract, according to Capgeek.com, that will see him receive a significant pay increase if he plays in Portland this upcoming season. Mancari, 25, has played the last five years in the American Hockey League with both the Portland Pirates and Rochester Americans [...]
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