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HISTORY OF PROFESSIONAL HOCKEY IN PORTLAND

 

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Maine Mariners, AHL (1977-1987)

NHL Affiliates:
Philadelphia Flyers (1977-83)
New Jersey Devils (1983-87)

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Maine Mariners, AHL (1987-1992)
second franchise

NHL Affiliates:
Boston Bruins

 

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Portland Pirates, AHL (1993-2016)

NHL Affiliates:
Washington Capitals (1993-2005)
Anaheim Ducks (2005-08)
Buffalo Sabres (2008-11)
Phoenix Coyotes (2011-15)
Florida Panthers (2015-16)

 

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Maine Mariners, ECHL (2018-pres)

NHL Affiliates:
New York Rangers (2018-21)
Boston Bruins (2021-pres)

 

All photos posted above are courtesy of the Portland Press Herald. For more photos, including images of the original Maine Mariners and more information about the history of pro hockey in Portland, visit Portland Public Library Special Collections & Archives


CHAMPIONSHIP HISTORY

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HOCKEY IN LEWISTON

Maine Nordiques (1973-1977)

Prior to the arrival of the first Mariners to Portland, the Maine Nordiques competed in the North American Hockey League (a defunct pro league not to be confused with the modern NAHL). The old NAHL lasted only as long as the Nordiques themselves. Most hockey fans are familiar with the former NHL team, the Quebec Nordiques and there was indeed a connection. Lewiston’s club was an affiliate for Quebec – which at the time played in the World Hockey Association (WHL).

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Lewiston MAINEiacs (2003-2011)

Although not a professional team, the MAINEiacs competed in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL), considered one of the top junior hockey leagues in the World. They are still the only U.S. based team to play in “the Q” for a full season, and they did so for eight. They won the league champion President’s Cup in 2007. The MAINEiacs have eight alumni that played in the NHL, including goaltenders Jonathan Bernier and Jaroslav Halak, and forward David Perron.

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