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Booi Named Pirates Athletic Trainer

August 1, 2011 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Portland Pirates News Release


Portland, ME - The Portland Pirates of the American Hockey League announced that Mike Booi has been named the team's new Athletic Trainer.

"I am elated to have this great opportunity to work for the Pirates and for a superb National Hockey League organization in Phoenix," Booi said. "Portland is such a well-known and successful hockey city and I am really looking forward to establishing this new relationship in an ideal setting."

Booi joins the Pirates after spending the previous season in the ECHL with the Greenville Road Warriors. Prior to his time in Greenville, Booi worked for the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga as the Athletic Trainer for the school's wrestling program. The 29-year old native of Lake Odessa, MI completed his undergraduate studies at Michigan State University, earning a degree in Kinesiology and received his Master's Degree in Athletic Training at the University of Kentucky where he worked with the Wildcats football team. Booi will administer and oversee all player related medical duties for Portland and assist the Phoenix Coyotes with medical services during the NHL training camp period.

Now is the time to cash in on great savings by purchasing discounted ticket plans and advance tickets for the Pirates 2011-12 season. Ticket packages are available to meet all budgets and schedules. In addition, six guaranteed home dates have been released and groups can secure their seats today by calling a Pirates representative (207-828-4665 X350).

Season Tickets are now on sale with great seats still available for the 2011-2012 season. 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 207.282.4665 ext. 350.



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