AHL Portland Pirates leaving Maine for Springfield

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AHL - #AHLOnThisDate December 23, 1977: Paul Evans scores four goals as the Maine Mariners defeat Springfield, 8-3, in Portland. Evans helped the Mariners to #CalderCup titles in 1978, 1979 and 1984.

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Former Portland Pirates owner working to bring new hockey team to city

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25 years ago, the Portland Pirates captured their first and only Calder Cup

Pirates COO says selling team was business decision