So much for Russia. Gilbert Brulé was back on the ice in Saco on Saturday morning, skating with the Portland Pirates during their game-day skate after agreeing to a one-year, two-way contract with the Phoenix Coyotes of the National Hockey League. That contract is subject to Brulé clearing waivers, which is a requirement under the […]
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Sharks stuff Pirates in Black Friday game
LEWISTON — The Portland Pirates managed a burst of energy late in the game Friday, but it wasn’t enough to overcome Worcester’s early lead as the Sharks stuffed the Pirates, 3-1, in front of a post-Thanksgiving crowd of 2,793 at the Androscoggin Bank Colisee. After winning or taking the game into overtime in seven consecutive […]
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Pirates set to welcome Worcester
LEWISTON — This week provided a respite for many in the working world and an extended vacation for those in education. But just two days after the Portland Pirates played arguably one of their worst games of the season to snap a seven-game point streak, the team will be right back at it Friday and […]
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Hartford stuffs Pirates’ point streak
The Portland Pirates endured a host of roster moves Tuesday and Wednesday, and then they suffered their first regulation loss in eight games at the hands of the Hartford Wolf Pack. Four different Hartford skaters scored and Jeff Malcom earned his first professional victory between the pipes as the Wolf Pack skated to a 4-1 […]
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Brulé skates off to KHL
He came, he started scoring, and he helped ignite a team in need of a spark. Just as quickly, Gilbert Brulé is leaving the Portland Pirates for the promise of a bigger payday and a chance to play at a high level — just not in the National Hockey League. According to the website for […]
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Admirals take command, repel Pirates
Momentum swung back and forth Friday night in Norfolk, Va., but by the end of the game, the Norfolk Admirals came out on top with a 3-2 overtime victory. “It was a tough loss. We had a 2-0 lead and we couldn’t hang on,” Portland Pirates head coach Ray Edwards said. “We didn’t play particularly […]
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AHL: Brulé’s back, and smiling
SACO — Gilbert Brulé walked off the ice after more than an hour of practice. Sweat dripped from his brow, and from the flowing locks of hair escaping the sides and back of his helmet, some of it collecting among the unshaven whiskers adorning his face. But he was smiling. The game of hockey has […]
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AHL: Pirates take flight, visit Norfolk
SACO — The Portland Pirates are finally on a roll after a slow start to the season, and the team will take a six-game point streak on the road this weekend as they travel to Norfolk to face the Admirals, the AHL affiliate of the NHL’s Anaheim Ducks.’ “We’ve been playing pretty solid on the […]
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AHL: Pirates outlast Providence in OT
Gilbert Brulé continues to carve a legacy as a clutch performer for the Portland Pirates, and after a tough start to the season, the Portland Pirates are starting to make a name for themselves in the American Hockey League. Brulé scored 1:43 into the overtime period to help lift the Pirates to a 4-3 win […]
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AHL: Pirates stymied in shootout
LEWISTON — Mike McKenna was known during his time with the Portland Pirates as an affable, approachable player. Saturday, he was a thorn in the Pirates’ side, allowing just one goal on 36 shots through overtime and stopping four of five attempts in the shootout to lead the Springfield Falcons to a 2-1 win over […]