A shaky start to the Pirates’ postseason (Portland Press Herald)

As the Pirates sat back, Monarchs went forward (Portland Press Herald)

Monarchs top Pirates in playoff opener (Manchester Union Leader)

Pirates let game one get away (Main Hockey Journal)

Pirates offense receives a boost (Main Hockey Journal)

Monarchs Nip Pirates in Game 1 (PortlandPirates.com)

Monarchs Holloway Win (MonarchsHockey.com)