IceCaps, Pirates to Compete for Eimskip Port-to-Port Challenge Cup
Published on January 13, 2015 under American Hockey League (AHL)
St. John's IceCaps News Release
The St. John's IceCaps, Portland Pirates and international shipping company Eimskip today announced details of the inaugural Eimskip Port-to-Port Challenge between the American Hockey League Atlantic Division rivals.
Eimskip, which has offices in both port cities, is the title partner of the Eimskip Port-to-Port Challenge Cup which will be awarded to the team that finishes with the best win-loss record in the remaining nine contests between the IceCaps and Pirates.
The IceCaps launch a three-game home series this week versus the Pirates starting on Wednesday. Games will follow on Friday and Saturday night. Puck drop for all games is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. E.T. Catch all the action with broadcaster Brian Rogers at www.stjohnsicecaps.com and 930 AM This is Newfoundland Labrador, or watch online at www.ahllive.com. Pregame show begins a half hour before puck drop.
The complete Eimskip Port-to-Port Challenge Cup schedule is as follows (all times NST):
- Wednesday, January 14: Portland Pirates @ St. John's IceCaps - 7:30 p.m.
- Friday, January 16: Portland Pirates @ St. John's IceCaps -7:30 p.m.
- Saturday, January 17: Portland Pirates @ St. John's IceCaps - 7:30 p.m.
- Friday, February 6: Portland Pirates @ St. John's IceCaps - 7:30 p.m.
- Saturday, February 7: Portland Pirates @ St. John's IceCaps - 7:30 p.m.
- Sunday, February 22: St. John's IceCaps @ Portland Pirates - 8:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, February 25: St. John's IceCaps @ Portland Pirates - 8:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, March 25: St. John's IceCaps @ Portland Prates - 8:300 p.m.
- Friday, March 27: St. John's IceCaps @ Portland Pirates - 8:30 p.m.
Tickets to all remaining IceCaps home games are still available. Purchases can be made in person at the Mile One Centre box office, by phone at 709-576-7657 or online at www.mileonecentre.com.
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