The Pirates posted a 1-1-1-0 record in three "road- games
last week. The highlight of the three-game set was a 6-3 win
over the Rochester Americas at HSBC Arena in Buffalo on
Thursday. The win ended Rochester's franchise-record tying
11 game winning streak.Portland, now 6-10-1-0 on the season, has a busy week ahead with four games in five days. The Pirates face the Norfolk Admirals on Tuesday at the CCCC, before traveling to Worcester to play the Sharks at the DCU Center in the first half of a home-and-home series Wednesday. The two teams complete the series Friday at the CCCC before Portland wraps up this week's action on home ice Saturday against Norfolk.
Last week's play began with a 6-1 loss in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton against the Penguins on Wednesday. Mark Mancari netted the lone Pirates goal, spoiling John Curry's shutout bid with less than three minutes remaining in regulation.
The following night the Pirates played at HSBC Arena in Buffalo, NY and posted a 6-3 victory over the Rochester Americans. Paul Byron ignited a four-goal second period with a shorthanded score to help lift Portland to victory and end the merks' winning streak. Philip Gogulla, Derek Whitmore, Cody McCormick and Kyle Wanvig also scored in the second for the Pirates. Mancari rounded out the Portland goal scoring and joined Gogulla and McCormick with a goal and an assist in the game. Tyler Ennis added a pair of helpers to the Pirates cause. The Amerks outshot the Pirates 26-24 in the game as Jhonas Enroth, re-assigned to Portland earlier in the day, posted the victory.
Sunday the Pirates suffered a 5-4 overtime loss to Bridgeport. The Pirates forced the extra five minutes by scoring twice in 68 seconds midway through the third period to erase a 4-2 Sound Tigers lead. Jeff Cowan, with his second of the game, and Travis Turnbull struck in quick succession to send the game into extra time. Mancari also scored a goal for Portland, extending his goal-scoring streak to three games, while Nathan Gerbe, in his first game back after missing four games due to injury, collected two assists. Mark Wotton secured the extra point for the Sound Tigers, scoring with 1.7 seconds remaining in overtime.
This Week:
The Pirates start a four-game stretch against two teams in a span of five days. Tuesday the Pirates face the Norfolk Admirals (8-8-1-0) at the CCCC in a 7 PM faceoff. Wednesday the Pirates travel to Worcester to face the Sharks (8-8-0-1) at the DCU Center at 7:05 PM, before returning home to face the Sharks at the CCCC Friday night at 7 PM. The week's action concludes against the Admirals at the CCCC Saturday night at 7 PM. For ticket information and complete details visit www.portlandpirates.com.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009 vs. Norfolk Admirals (CCCC), 7 PM.
The game will be the first of two meetings between the Pirates and the Admirals this week.
Norfolk forward Brandon Bochenski is tied for 10th in AHL scoring with 10 goals and seven assists for 17 points in 17 games. His 10 goals, two of which came against the Pirates in the first meeting between the two teams on October 23rd, are tied for the most in the League.
Riku Helenius is sixth in the AHL in goals against average with a 1.80 mark
The two teams close out their four-game season series this Saturday (November 21st) at 7 PM at the CCCC.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009 @ Worcester Sharks (DCU Center), 7:05 PM
Worcester heads into this week's action in the midst of a five-game losing streak. The Sharks have been out-scored 23-8 during the losing streak
Heading into Wednesday's game the Sharks have lost four straight at home
Danny Groulx leads the Sharks in scoring with two goals and 12 assists for 14 points in 17 games. The veteran defenseman is tied for fifth in scoring among AHL defenders.
Logan Couture, re-assigned to Worcester from San Jose on Monday, is one of the top rookie scorers in the League. In only eight games the London, Ontario native has collected five goals and eight assists for 13 points.
The two teams complete a home-and-home series this Friday (November 20th) at 7 PM at the CCCC.
Friday, November 20, 2009 vs. Worcester Sharks (CCCC), 7 PM
Saturday, November 21, 2009 vs. Norfolk Admirals (CCCC), 7:00 PM
Recent Pirates Transaction:
11/15/2009
Tyler Ennis (C)
Returned on loan from Buffalo (NHL)
11/14/2009
Tyler Ennis (C)
Recalled by Buffalo (NHL)
11/12/2009
Jhonas Enroth (G)
Returned on loan from Buffalo (NHL)
11/12/2009
Justin Donati (C)
Released from PTO
11/12/2009
Ryan Nie (G)
Released from PTO
11/11/2009
Justin Donati (C)
Signed to PTO
Pirates Events:
Tuesday, November 17 - Two for Tuesday's: Bingo Night at the Portland Pirates - Pirates fans can purchase a pair of tickets for only $22 for Tuesday's game against the Norfolk dmirals! Also make sure to visit local restaurants, like Bingas's Stadium's Smokehouse & Sports Bar, Brian Boru's and others for discount drink specials on Tuesday evenings when there is a Pirates game. Plus, join us for Pirates Bingo! Fans can follow the game and mark down the numbers of the players who score, get an assist and get penalties. Match five numbers in a row and win Portland Pirates Bingo and some fun Portland Pirates prizes!!! It's also Sun Tan City Ladies Night where ladies get two dollars off every ticket with a Sun Tan City coupon available at any Sun Tan City location. For more information call a Portland Pirates Ticket Representative at 207-828- 4665 ext. 350.
Friday, November 20 - Veterans Night, Student Achiever Night, UNUM Challenge - The Pirates will be honoring and recognizing all of those individuals who have served in our armed forces with a special ticket offer. Also the Pirates welcome the Student Achievers from schools around Maine. Plus, the Unum Challenge between the Pirates and the Worcester Sharks is underway and includes every game in the regular season series between the two teams. At each game in each city, one lucky fan is chosen from the submitted entrees as the Unum Challenge Fan-of- the-Game. Each fan wins a replica jersey and receives five tickets to a future game. For more information visit http://www.portlandpirates.com/UnumChallenge.asp .
Saturday, November 21 - Meet the Maine Red Claws, Treasure Chest Night and Good Shepherd Food Bank Night - Saturday is Labatt Blue Light Hockey Night in Portland! Join the Portland Pirates and get the full Labatt Blue Light experience. The Portland Pirates welcome the newest professional sports team in Portland, the Maine Red Claws NBA Development Team. Come meet the players, the Sun Tan City Dancers and the mascot, "Crusher-, before they embark on their inaugural season. All hands on deck for Treasure Chest Night. One game a month the Pirates will have Salty Pete's Treasure Chest in the main lobby filled with over $500 worth of prizes from the Pirates and participating sponsors. Simply fill out a customer service survey at the Customer Service Booth in the main lobby for a chance to take home over $500 worth of prizes courtesy of Salty Pete and the Portland Pirates. The Good Shepherd Food Bank will be excepting donations for local charities and in return Pirates fans will receive a ticket for a future home game. Can't make it to the game? Catch it live on Time Warner Cable (depending upon location, TWC-TV is usually found on channels 9, 12 or 21). For channel listings in your area, visit www.yourtownscable.com. The broadcast will begin live at 7:00 p.m.
Pirates Promotions:
SUBWAY Flex Books - Flex Books made fresh by SUBWAY are packs of five or 10-ticket vouchers that can be used for any Pirates 2009-2010 regular season home game (subject to availability). This season, SUBWAY will provide one (1) promotional coupon valid for one (1) FREE 6" sub for each set of five flex tickets purchased. Fans that purchase a 10-pack will receive two (2) SUBWAY coupons. Coupons are available while supplies last. For more information call a Portland Pirates Ticket Representative at 207-828-4665 ext. 350
Sudzie Family Five Packs - Are available for Sunday games during the 2009-10 season and provide you with five Main Deck Tickets, five Hot Dogs or Pizza Slices, five Sodas, and one "Daily Scroll" all for the discounted price of $60. This season, with each purchase of a Sudzie Family Five Pack, fans will receive a coupon for one (1) free Sudzie Minuteman exterior wash (valued at $11). In total, that's a value of $123 - and you don't even need to pay the babysitter! For more information call a Portland Pirates Ticket Representative at 207-828-4665 ext. 350
The 2010 Time Warner Cable AHL All-Star Classic will be held at the CCCC Jan. 18-19 th.Tickets for the 2010 Time Warner Cable AHL All-Star Classic - which include admission to both the 2010 AHL All-Star Skills Competition at 8 p.m. on Monday, January 18th and the 2010 AHL All-Star Game at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, January 19th, as well as an official commemorative All-Star Classic event program - are $49 (rows 1-12 in all sections) and $42 (rows 13-24 in all sections). Buy your tickets now and come join us for a weekend of excitement!
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