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September 29, 2010 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Portland Pirates News Release


Pirates Cancel Saturday Pre-Season Game

The Portland Pirates of the American Hockey League announced today that they have canceled their pre-season game against the Manchester Monarchs scheduled to be played this Saturday at the Portland Ice Arena.

"Due to the Sabres' decision to extend the stay of many prospects and veterans further into training camp and participate in the NHL exhibition schedule, the Pirates' training camp has been reduced in duration," said Pirates Managing Owner/CEO Brian Petrovek. "As a result, we will not have the necessary number of players here in Portland this weekend to conduct an exhibition game at the Portland Ice Arena as previously planned. We look forward to introducing the 2010-2011 Portland Pirates to our fans on opening night, October 9 at 7 pm at the Civic Center."

A Pirates representative will contact all fans who purchased advance tickets for the game to arrange a refund.

The Pirates open their 18th season of competition, the 34th season of AHL action at the Cumberland County Civic Center, on Saturday, October 9th when the Manchester Monarchs visit the Cumberland County Civic Center for a 7 p.m. contest. Join the Pirates for the first Bud Light Hockey Night in Portland game of the season. The first 2,500 fans into the game receive a free Pirates magnetic schedule courtesy of JobsInME.com, the "Official Job Board" of the Pirates and the first 5,000 fans receive a Pirates Preview Section from the Portland Press Herald. Tickets for the home opener, as well as each of the 39 other Pirates home games, are on sale now at the Cumberland County Civic Center Box Office or on-line at ticketmaster.com.

Now is the time to cash in on great savings by purchasing discounted ticket plans and advance tickets for the Pirates 2010-11 season. Ticket packages are available to meet all budgets and schedules. Call a Pirates Ticket representative today to see how you can see what you've been missing!

$50 Gets You The Best Seat in the House: Pirates 2010-11 Season Ticket Packages are now available. Season Ticket prices remain unchanged for the second straight season! Pirates Season Ticket Holders enjoy numerous benefits including guaranteed seat location, great savings compared to Box Office prices, flexible payment options and Season Ticket Holders never waste a ticket. For a limited time, Premium Main Deck Tickets are available at Main Deck Pricing! To reserve your 2010-11 Season Tickets call the Pirates office at 207-828-4665 x350.

Sabres Trim Camp Roster By 14 Players

BUFFALO, NY - Buffalo Sabres GM Darcy Regier announced Wednesday the Sabres have trimmed their training camp roster by 14 players. This leaves the Sabres with 35 players remaining in camp: 19 forwards, 12 defensemen and four goaltenders.

Heading to Portland are: forwards Jacob Lagace, Maxime Legault, Dennis McCauley, Brian Roloff, Felix Schutz, Colin Stuart (pending waivers), Corey Tropp, Travis Turnbull and Derek Whitmore (pending waivers); defensemen Alex Biega, Tim Conboy (pending waivers) and Nick Crawford.

In addition, two players were also returned to their junior teams: forward Marcus Foligno (Sudbury, OHL) and defenseman Brayden McNabb (Kootenay, WHL).

Pirates Home Opener October 9th

The Pirates open their 18th season of competition, the 34th season of AHL action at the Cumberland County Civic Center, on Saturday, October 9th when the Manchester Monarchs visit the Cumberland County Civic Center for a 7 p.m. contest.

Join the Pirates for the first Bud Light Hockey Night in Portland game of the season. The first 2,500 fans into the game receive a free Pirates magnetic schedule courtesy of JobsInME.com, the "Official Job Board" of the Pirates and the first 5,000 fans receive a Pirates Preview Section from the Portland Press Herald.

Advance ticket prices are $13 for Quarter Deck, $16 for Main Deck and $17 for Premium Main Deck. Student/Senior pricing is $11 for Quarter or Main Deck tickets and $12 for Premium Main Deck seating. Purchase your tickets in advance and save on the $2 increase on all ticket prices for day of game purchases.

Discount tickets and ticket packages can also be purchased by calling 207-828-4665 ext. 350.

Pirates Individual Game Tickets on Sale Now

The Portland Pirates of the American Hockey League have individual tickets for all 40 games to be played at the Cumberland County Civic Center during the 2010-11 season currently on sale to the general public at the Civic Center Box Office and on-line at ticketmaster.com.

Advance ticket prices are $13 for Quarter Deck, $16 for Main Deck and $17 for Premium Main Deck. Student/Senior pricing is $11 for Quarter or Main Deck tickets and $12 for Premium Main Deck seating. Purchase your tickets in advance and save on the $2 increase on all ticket prices for day of game purchases.

Don't miss your chance to beat the rush and get your individual game tickets for premium game night giveaways such as the three collectible mini-bobblehead games on December 7 (Jhonas Enroth), January 25 (Tyler Ennis) and March 8 (Nathan Gerbe); the Time Warner Cable Pirates hat giveaway on March 13 or the Five County Credit Union Pirates t-shirt giveaway on December 18.

Discount tickets and ticket packages can also be purchased by calling 207-828-4665 ext. 350.

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