Blues Roster Likely to See a Few Thunderbirds Next Season
The St. Louis Blues should have a fairly quiet offseason. The team only has six total free agents: two restricted, and four unrestricted. Most notable of those four unrestricted free…
Springfield Thunderbirds
Blues and Thunderbirds Hope to End AHL Futility Together
When it comes to American Hockey League affiliation, the St. Louis Blues are not following the trends. Ironically, while most of the league’s 32 clubs are looking to get their…
Standout Panthers Prospects in Springfield
The Springfield Thunderbirds aren’t new to the world of hockey. Formerly known as the Portland Pirates, the club has existed in some form since 1975, relocating three times in its…
Dryden Hunt Takes ATO With Portland
Highly sought after un-drafted free agent Dryden Hunt was signed to an entry-level deal by the Florida Panthers back in March. Tuesday, he signed an amateur tryout agreement (ATO) with…
The Portland Pirates Snap Out of Their Ugly Losing Streak
SPRINGFIELD – The past couple of weeks have been tough for the Portland Pirates (16-16-2-7), who snapped out of a six game losing streak with a 4-3 shootout win…
Pirates Head Home Trailing 2-1 After IceCaps Series
After a grueling three game series against the St. John’s IceCaps in Newfoundland that resulted in a 2-1 overall loss by the Pirates, the boys get ready to face…
Portland Pirates Top 2013 Off With a Win
LEWISTON – The Pirates played their annual New Year’s Eve game at home Tuesday night, and came out on top against the Bridgeport Sound Tigers with a much needed 4-2…
The Monarchs Sink the Pirates with 6-2 Victory
MANCHESTER – The Portland Pirates (10-10-1-4) lost to the Manchester Monarchs (20-5-1-4), the best team in the AHL with a total of 45 points, in an ugly 6-2…
A Tumultuous November for the Portland Pirates
For fans of the Portland Pirates, November was quite a tumultuous roller coaster ride. And not one of those kiddie caterpillar coasters, but one that makes your eyes unwillingly water…
Pirates Hopeful to Move Back Home to Portland
It seems the Portland Pirates are revisiting negotiations with the board of trustees of the Cumberland County Civic Center, and are hoping to move back to their home city of Portland, Maine, after moving to Lewiston following a dispute over a long-term lease agreement.
Norfolk Slides By Portland 3-2
The Norfolk Admirals returned home this weekend to face the AHL affiliate of the Phoenix Coyotes, the Portland Pirates. Anaheim’s top development team returned from a three game road trip…
The Portland Pirates Continue Their Road Game Winning Streak
PROVIDENCE – The Portland Pirates kicked off a four-game road trip with an overtime win against the Providence Bruins at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center Sunday afternoon, extending their away game…