portland-pirates Stories - Die By The Blade
AHL moves: "Killer" James Wright and Mike Vernace traded
Since the launch of Raw Charge in March 2009, I can't say there was a young player that we have pulled for quite like center James Wright. Wright came into the 2009-10 Lightning training camp and earned a roster spot. He saw playing time with the likes of Vincent Lecavalier and Martin St....
The Winningest Franchise In Hockey
A very short time ago, the Edmonton Oilers were the losingest franchise in all of sports. Not only was the NHL team in last place, their AHL affiliate, the Springfield Falcons held up the bottom of the standings. Even the Oilers-owned junior team, the WHL's Edmonton Oil Kings, were in last place....
Phil Cornet's Hot Hands
Since we last checked in on Phil Cornet's wacky season, he's scored 3 more goals on just 7 shots, raising his previously insane .387 shooting percentage to the loftier .395, a number so outrageous even George Brett is jealous. Cornet has 15 goals on the season and sits alone in first place in the...
2011-12 AHL Ticket Prices
When Scott looked in on the attendance problems in Oklahoma City, the comments focused mostly on ticket prices at the Cox Center. A sampling of those comments show that the locals think the Barons lack affordable tickets, especially considering how new the Oklahoma City market is. I live in OKC...
Habs Acquire Petteri Nokelainen from Phoenix
It may not be the huge move some people wanted, but the Canadiens added the center depth they had been looking for ever since the attempted waiver claim of Blair Betts: Montreal Canadiens general manager, Pierre Gauthier, announced today the acquisition of forward Petteri Nokelainen and...
Coyotes Tracks - July 4, 2011 - Happy Independence Day!
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AHL Report: Coyotes get Portland, Panthers return to San Antonio
From the Portland (Maine) Press-Herald: Brian Petrovek, the CEO and managing owner of the Pirates, will make it official at a 1 p.m. news conference Monday at the Cumberland County Civic Center, but informed sources confirmed the Phoenix Coyotes will become the new NHL parent of the Pirates. So...
2011 Florida Panthers AHL Affiliation: A Prospectus
Currently without an American Hockey League affiliate, the Florida Panthers have yet another objective to add to a busy off season: the search for a new AHL club to develop up-and-coming players for the Cats. Since it really isn't feasible to develop top prospects like Jacob Markstrom, Colby Robak,...
Video: Kevin Dineen named head coach of Florida Panthers
Florida Panthers press conference from June 1st, 2011, announcing the hiring of head coach Kevin Dineen, hosted by Steve Goldstein. Video courtesy of the club.
Kevin Dineen named new Florida Panthers Head Coach
With the words "This is a great day for Florida Panthers hockey", General Manager Dale Tallon announced that Kevin Dineen has been hired as the eleventh head coach in Florida Panthers history. He will replace former head coach Pete DeBoer, who was let go in April at the end of his third season with...
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