IceCaps, Pirates to Compete for Eimskip Port-to-Port Challenge Cup
January 13, 2015 - 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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