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April 20, 2009 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Portland Pirates News Release


PIRATES PLAYOFF HOCKEY- POWERED BY Portland Pirates vs. Providence Bruins Atlantic Division Semifinal Schedule Bruins Lead Series, 2-1

Game 1- Wednesday, April 15th PORTLAND 3, Providence 0 Game 2- Friday, April 17th PORTLAND 1, Providence 2 Game 3- Sunday, April 19th PORTLAND 1, Providence 5 Game 4- Thursday, April 23rd 7:00 pm @ PORTLAND Game 5- Friday, April 24th 7:05 pm @ Providence *Game 6- Sunday, April 26th 4:00 pm @ PORTLAND *Game 7- Tuesday, April 28th 7:05 pm @ Providence *If necessary

Pirates Playoff Hockey - Powered by Time Warner Cable. Tickets are available for all potential Pirates home playoff games from Game "1" (Round 1, Home Game 1) to the last potential home playoff game, Game "16" (Round 4, Home Game 4). Tickets can be purchased in person at the Cumberland County Civic Center Box Office or by phone (207) 775-3458.

The Pirates also offer great group rates for the playoffs! Enjoy the playoff action with a group of friends, family or co-workers at a discounted rate. For more information, call the Pirates offices at (207) 828-4665 ext. 350. UPCOMING EVENTS... AHL to Host Online Chat with Pirates forward Nathan Gerbe On Wednesday, April 22nd, the American Hockey League's Rookie of the Year, Pirates forward Nathan Gerbe will be part of a live online chat hosted by www.theahl.com. The chat begins at 2:00 p.m.

Gerbe was selected by the Buffalo Sabres in the fifth round of the 2005 NHL draft and played three seasons at Boston College, reaching the NCAA title game each year. Last season, he led the nation in scoring and was named the MVP of both the Hockey East tournament and the Frozen Four as he powered the Eagles to an NCAA championship. More

FOLLOW THE TEAM ON THE ROAD... During the first round of the playoffs, fans can watch or listen to Pirates games LIVE on the internet courtesy of AHL Live. Click the AHL Live icon on the left side of the Pirates home page to watch the game for $8 or listen for FREE! In the local Portland area, fans can also listen to the game (following Sea Dogs baseball) on the U.S. Cellular Pirates/Radio Network. The U.S. Cellular Pirates/Radio Network includes the Pirates flagship station, The Home of Bob and Tom, 1400AM and 1490AM (Portland) and affiliates WEZR 1240 AM (Lewiston-Auburn), WTME 780 AM (Rumford) and WKTQ 1450 AM (South Paris).

This season the Pirates also offer fans the opportunity to listen to the game any where in the world over the phone courtesy of TEAMLINE. More

The Stadium Restaurant and Sports Bar will televise all Pirates road playoff games! Sports Bar is located at 504 Congress Street in Portland.

All games will be broadcast courtesy of AHL Live and displayed on screens throughout the restaurant and bar. The events are free and open to the public.

SEASON TICKETS FOR 2009-10 ON SALE NOW!

Season tickets for the Portland Pirates 2009-2010 American Hockey League regular season are on sale now! Full season, half season and flex plans can be purchased with a $50 per ticket deposit by visiting the Pirates office at 94 Free Street in Portland or by calling (207) 828-4665 x350. The Pirates plans for next season include lower ticket prices and a re-scaling of the seating bowl at the Cumberland County Civic Center. More

PIRATES ON THE AIR...

Glynn on WJAB 96.3FM On Monday afternoon, Greg Glynn "The Voice of the Portland Pirates" will join "The PM Jab" with host Chris Sedenka at 4:45 p.m. Glynn will talk about the first three game of the series and preview Game 4 against the Providence Bruins.

Dineen on WJAB 96.3FM On Tuesday morning, Portland Pirates head coach Kevin Dineen will join "The Morning Jab" with Shoe and Joe at 9:00 a.m. Dineen will reflect on the first three games of the playoff series against the Bruins and provide fans with a preview of the Pirates game plan against Providence in Game 4.

Dineen on WBLM 102.9 FM This Thursday, Portland Pirates head coach Kevin Dineen will join the Captain and Celeste on WBLM 102.9FM at 8:30 a.m. Tune in to hear Dineen's thoughts prior to Game 4.

Weinrich on WJAB 96.3FM Assistant Coach Eric Weinrich will make his weekly appearance on "The PM Jab" with Chris Sedenka on Thursday at 4:45 p.m. Tune in for your chance to win free tickets to an upcoming Pirates playoff game!

PIRATES SCHEDULE

Tuesday 10:30 a.m. Practice (PIA)

Wednesday 10 a.m. Practice (PIA)

Thursday 10 a.m. Pre-game skate (CCCC) Game 4: 7 p.m. vs. Providence Friday 10 a.m. Pre-game skate (Dunkin' Donuts Center) Game 5: 7:05 p.m. @ Providence Saturday TBD- Practice (CCCC)

Sunday 8 a.m. Pre-game skate (CCCC) Game 6: 4 p.m. vs. Providence

Note: All Pirates practices and pre-game skates are free and open to the public.

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