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Yeah_cheers_thanks t1_iw5f14r wrote

How are the games? I usually go to a few Mariners games a year but good seats are more difficult to find. I also like Lewiston so this could be a good option.

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LordHamburguesa1 OP t1_iw5hm54 wrote

Ya know, it’s not too bad. It’s NAHL so it’s junior hockey, but they won 5-1 so it was exciting. And bonus, you don’t have to go into Portland!

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Vormison t1_iw5cth8 wrote

I keep meaning to go there as I live in Poland.

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Freeman0032 t1_iw5nens wrote

there is no team in Portland anymore?

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LordHamburguesa1 OP t1_iw5nr59 wrote

There still is, the Maine Mariners.

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appleshit8 t1_iw6x4be wrote

Is either experience similar to the Pirates?

Does downvote mean no?

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mamunipsaq t1_iw83tl7 wrote

As far as the level of play goes, the Pirates played in the AHL, which is professional hockey a step below the NHL.

The Mariners play in the ECHL, which is the professional league a step below the AHL.

The Lewiston team plays in the NAHL, which is tier II junior hockey, similar to Junior A in Canada. So that's a step below the OHL/WHL/QMJHL (the league the Maniacs used to play in).

Lewiston will be younger players (16-21), but both leagues are probably pretty comparable skill wise, and they're both fun. It's hockey! Grab a beer and go cheer for our local teams!

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appleshit8 t1_iwgw12u wrote

Appreciate the info! But I'm thinking more atmosphere wise, like the foam pucks and tshirt cannons and having it just be a really fun overall experience to bring even non hockey fans to

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