Pirates Weekly

Published on April 20, 2010 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Portland Pirates News Release


The opened their best-of-seven Atlantic Division Semifinal Series with consecutive home ice losses to the Manchester Monarchs. Manchester prevailed 2-1 in Game 1 in come- from-behind fashion on Friday and jumped out to a 3-0 first- period lead in Game 2 Saturday and hung on for a 3-1 victory to take a 2-0 lead in the series.

The Monarchs scored twice in the opening five minutes of the third period on their way to a 2-1 win over the Pirates in Game 1 of the series played Friday at the CCCC. John Zeiler and Bud Holloway struck in a 2:15 span to erase a 1-0 Pirates advantage. Derek Whitmore struck for the only Pirates goal.

Corey Elkins, Holloway and Trevor Lewis scored first period goals to lead the Monarchs to a 3-1 win over the Pirates in Game 2 of their Atlantic Division Semifinal Series played Saturday at the CCCC. All the Manchester offense came in a span of 5:34 seconds in the second half of the opening period. Whitmore netted the lone Pirates goal, his second of the series.

This Week:

The final five games of the Atlantic Division Best-of-Seven series between the Pirates and Monarchs could potentially be played this week. Games 3 and 4 will take place Monday and Tuesday in Manchester. If necessary, Game 5 of the series will return to the CCCC Thursday at 7 p.m. followed by Game 6 Saturday at 7 p.m. in Manchester and Game 7 Sunday at 7 p.m. at the CCCC.

Monday, April 19th and Tuesday, April 20th (Verizon Wireless Arena), 7 p.m.

J.P. Lamoureux was between the pipes for the Pirates in Games 1 and 2. The rookie goaltender turned aside 58 of the 62 shots he faced (.932 save percentage) in the two games.

Both Portland goals in the series were scored on the power play by Whitmore.

Portland's leading scorer, Mark Mancari, was held without a shot in the first two games of the series.

The Pirates surrendered a playoff franchise-record tying 21 shots in the second period of Game 2. Portland allowed 21 shots in a twice previously in the post season.

The two loses extended the Pirates playoff losing streak to six games.

Holloway netted the game winner in Games 1 and 2 of the series. The second year forward lead the Monarchs in scoring during the regular season with 47 points in 75 games.

Manchester goalie Jonathan Bernier allowed only two goals on 46 shots in the first two games.

Recent Pirates Transaction:

04/16/2010 Nathan Gerbe (LW), Returned on loan from Buffalo (NHL)

04/15/2010 Beau Erickson (G), Released from PTO

04/15/2010 Todd Ford (G), Signed to PTO

Pirates Events:

Thursday, April 22nd

Game 5 Atlantic Division Semifinals vs. Manchester, 7 p.m.

Time Warner Cable Thunderstick Night

The road to the 2010 Calder Cup continues with Game 5 of the Pirates best-of-seven series against the Manchester Monarchs at 7 p.m. at the Cumberland County Civic Center, if necessary. The first 3,000 fans in attendance will receive Thundersticks courtesy of Time Warner Cable. Tickets for Pirates Playoff Hockey powered by Time Warner Cable are available by calling (207) 775-3458 of by visiting the Cumberland County Civic Center Box Office.

Sunday, April 25th

Game 7 Atlantic Division Semifinals vs. Manchester, 7 p.m.

If necessary, Pirates Playoff Hockey powered by Time Warner Cable continues Sunday night when the Pirates meet the Monarchs in Game 7 of their best-of-seven Atlantic Division Semifinal Series at 7 p.m. at the Cumberland County Civic Center. Tickets for Pirates Playoff Hockey powered by Time Warner Cable are available by calling (207) 775-3458 of by visiting the Cumberland County Civic Center Box Office.

2010-11 PIRATES SEASON TICKETS

$50 Gets You the Best Seats in the House. Pirates 2010-11 Season Ticket Packages are now available. Due to popular demand, the Pirates will play all 40 of their home games in 2010-11 at the Cumberland County Civic Center. Plus, Season Ticket prices remain unchanged for the second straight season! Pirates Season Ticket Holders enjoy numerous benefits including a substantial savings off the Box Office price, guaranteed seat location, flexible payment options, never waste a ticket and much, much more. Plus, full Season Ticket Holders receive five free Flex Tickets for each seat purchased and the ability to reserve premium giveaway items prior to general public distribution. To reserve your 2010-11 Season Ticket simply call the Pirates Office at 207-828-4665 ext. 350, visit the Pirates Office at 94 Free Street or go on- line at www.portlandpirates.com.

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