Defenseman Eric Weinrich, a veteran of 19 National Hockey League seasons, is expected to join the Portland Pirates' coaching staff. Weinrich, who lives in Yarmouth, was unavailable for comment Thursday night. However, Portland Pirates Coach Kevin Dineen confirmed Weinrich, who grew up in Gardiner and played at North Yarmouth Academy and the University of Maine, has been hired by the Anaheim Ducks to be one of his assistants.