Brett MacLean News

Brett MacLean, a former member of the Phoenix Coyotes and Winnipeg Jets, couldn't wait to get started on his playoff beard.

Brett MacLean: Played five games for the Jets last season, taken back via waivers by the Phoenix Coyotes before a month of the season had gone by.

When Brett MacLean left Oshawa in 2008, after two-plus incredible seasons with the Generals, there were likely many ways he envisioned returning to the General Motors Centre to the adoring fans.

"Winning is addictive," Portland veteran center Alexandre Bolduc said. "Once you're winning, and you see that what you're doing works, it rubs off on everyone." Bolduc and Andy Meile each scored goals during the first 15 minutes Saturday night and rookie goalie Mark Visentin made 39 saves to make sure their goals stood up as the Pirates eked out a ... (more)