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Bill Dodge Auto Group Named Official Sponsor of 2011-12 Pirates Regular Season

October 4, 2011 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Portland Pirates News Release


Portland, ME - The Portland Pirates of the American Hockey League have announced that Bill Dodge Auto Group has been named the official sponsor of the 2011-12 Pirates Regular Season.

"The Portland Pirates have been a staple of the Southern Maine community for nearly two decades, and we are proud to announce the forming of a grand partnership with another staple of our community - Bill Dodge Auto Group," said Pirates Managing Owner/CEO Brian Petrovek. "The Pirates have long strived to form successful, long-lasting partnerships with key members of our corporate community, and we are thrilled to welcome the Bill Dodge Auto Group family to ours."

Petrovek, Pirates head coach Ray Edwards and defenseman Dean Arsene met with the media and Bill Dodge Auto Group staff on Monday afternoon at the Bill Dodge Auto Group headquarters in Westbrook, Maine to announce the relationship and speak on behalf of the organization. Bill Dodge Auto Group will also be the official sponsor of the Pirates 20th Anniversary Season in 2012-13.

"The Bill Dodge Auto Group is very proud to be sponsoring the Portland Pirates this year," said Bill Dodge Auto Group General Manager John Mallia. "We are looking forward to a great relationship with the fans and the exciting season ahead. Go Pirates!"

Bill Dodge Auto Group is a Maine Family Business, and has been owned and operated by the Dodge Family since 1970. Focused on building long-term customer relationships, the organization supplies numerous benefits to those that seek their services, including a wide selection of pre-owned cars and trucks; new Kia, Hyundai, Buick, GMC, Cadillac, BMW, and Infiniti models; a highly experienced and personable service and sales staff; and a state-of-the-art collision center.

The Pirates will open their 19th season of competition, presented by Bill Dodge Auto Group, on the road against the Bridgeport Sound Tigers on Saturday, October 8th at 7 p.m. The high-flying action will open at home for the 34th season of AHL action at the Cumberland County Civic Center, on Saturday, October 15th when the Manchester Monarchs visit in a 7 p.m. start, featuring a JobsinME.com Magnetic Schedule giveaway. Individual tickets for the Pirates 2011-12 regular season are now on sale and fans can purchase their tickets to any of the 38 Pirates home games by visiting the Pirates ticket office, Cumberland County Civic Center box office (open Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.), or by visiting www.ticketmaster.com.

Now is the time to cash in on great savings by purchasing discounted ticket plans for the Pirates 2011-12 season. Ticket packages are available to meet all budgets and schedules. For the first time ever, Full Season Ticket Holders will receive a commemorative Season Ticket Holder Jersey from the Portland Pirates. To become a new Full Season Ticket Holder, or to upgrade your 20 or 12-game plan to a Full Season Ticket plan, contact the Pirates' Ticket Department at 207-828-4665 ext. 350.

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