Portland, Maine - The Portland Pirates of the American Hockey League announced today that they have released Hans Benson from a Professional Tryout Agreement.Benson played 10 games for the Pirates, collecting 35 minutes in penalties. The 26 year-old is expected to play for the Cincinnati Cyclones in their ECHL game on Wednesday.
The Pirates (9-10-2-0) return to action with four straight on the road beginning Friday in Hartford at 7 p.m.
The next Portland home game will take place Friday, December 4th in Lewiston at the Androscoggin Bank Colisee against the Providence Bruins at 7 p.m. Purchase a ticket for the game and receive a free ticket to a future Pirates game. Tickets are available at the Androscoggin Bank Colisee Box Office or by calling 207-783-2009 ext. 208 or by visiting www.thecolisee.com.
Ticket plans for the 2009-2010 season are available at the Pirates office, located at 94 Free Street in Portland. The Pirates office is open Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For all the information about Pirates 2009-2010 ticket plans and 2010 Time Warner Cable AHL All-Star Classic visit www.portlandpirates.com or call (207) 828-4665 Ext. 350 to speak with one of the Pirates account executives.
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