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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Rask, Bruins turn back Rangers
NEW YORK (AP) — Tuukka Rask had his busiest game of the season, just how he likes it. Rask, playing on a second straight night, stopped all but one of the season-high 44 shots the Boston Bruins allowed and lifted his club to a 2-1 win over the New York Rangers on Tuesday. Rask gave […]
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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 […]
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Norway Savings Bank Arena: Ready for first skate
AUBURN — It will be a birthday celebration like no other. Though Stephanie Cote’s actual birthday isn’t until Monday, she and her family are going to celebrate in style Friday night. Cote is hosting a family hockey game at the new Norway Savings Back Arena. They’ll have the privilege of having the first hour of […]
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Bruins jolt Lightning, 3-0
BOSTON (AP) — Clearly, Tampa Bay star Steven Stamkos’ injury was on everyone’s minds. The Boston Bruins were able to get back to playing hockey a lot quicker after it happened.Patrice Bergeron and Daniel Paille scored 20 seconds apart a few minutes after Stamkos was taken off the ice on a stretcher with a broken […]
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AHL: Pirates complete weekend sweep, top Sharks 4-3
WORCESTER, Mass. — Buoyed by a strong performance at home Friday and an increase in game action thanks to a more active schedule, Mark Visentin is seeing the puck well. The Portland Pirates goalie was on point again Sunday, making a pair of goals from Tobias Rieder and another two from Chris Brown stand up […]
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Rask, Bruins put a stop to Panthers
BOSTON (AP) — Tuukka Rask made 23 saves and the Boston Bruins got goals from four different players to hand the Florida Panthers their seventh straight loss, 4-1 on Thursday night. Rask improved to 9-1 against Florida in helping Boston win for the third time in its last seven home games. The Bruins have won […]
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AHL: Rieder set to return; Pirates prep for Worcester
SACO — Scoring and discipline have been in scarce supply for the Portland Pirates this season, particularly in the five games that turned into regulation losses. The team is hoping another week off — during which each was a major talking and practice point — will help turn things around as the schedule begins to […]