Pirates put it all together

The offense attacks, the defense protects and Dave Leggio tosses a shutout as Portland gets a valuable win.

Pirates Notebook: Making the most of an opportunity

Justin Bowers is trying to make the most of his second stint this season with the Portland Pirates. Bowers, a 25-year-old center who grew up in Fredericton, New Brunswick, has two goals and three assists in six games with the Pirates since his promotion from the ECHL’s Greenville Road Warriors on Dec. 31. “He’s getting […]

High School Wrestling Notebook: Coaching brings its own rewards

After spending five seasons officiating wrestling matches, Kurt Pelletier is back for his third season as coach at Windham High School. “I loved officiating,” he said. “It was great, but I really missed the bond I had with the kids when I coached.” This is Pelletier’s second stint as coach of the Eagles. He previously […]

Portland Pirates lose their purpose

Binghamton’s best player figures in four goals as the Senators have their way in a 5-2 win over Portland.

McCauley propels Pirates

Dennis McCauley scores two goals to help Portland to a 4-3 victory over Manchester.

Pirates on the rebound

Portland does almost everything right and uses a 3-goal second period to win convincingly.

Out with the old

The Pirates are eager to start anew after suffering their fifth loss in six games.

Hockey Invitational: No matter why, an experience worth having

To Deering Coach Jack Lowry, the Maine High School Hockey Invitational gives his players a chance to see how they stack up against opponents from other parts of the country.

To Mark Andreozzi, who coaches the Clippers from Cumberland, R.I., the tournament gives his players a chance to get to know each other better.

To Cheverus Coach Dan Lucas, it provides some of his players with a chance to get more ice time than usual.

Special teams lift Pirates, 4-3

After a slow start, Portland scores three power-play goals and reins in rival Providence.

High school teams busy in tourneys

Basketball, ice hockey and wrestling tournaments will feature top area teams and a few out-of-state visitors.