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Mancari Gets Buffalo Call

March 6, 2010 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Portland Pirates News Release


Syracuse, NY - The Portland Pirates of the American Hockey League announced this afternoon that Mark Mancari has been recalled by the Buffalo Sabres of the National Hockey League.

The 25 year-old forward will be available to the Sabres tomorrow (Sunday) when they are in New York to face-off against the Rangers.

At the time of his recall, Mancari led the Pirates in scoring with 22 goals and 40 assists for 62 points in 61 games. His point total is tied for the sixth most in the AHL and his 40 assists are tied for the seventh most in the League.

The recall represents Mancari's second this season. He played one game with the Sabres against the New York Rangers on December 12th without registering a point. In total, the London, Ontario native has played 11 NHL games collecting a goal and two assists for three points.

The Pirates (35-19-5-3) continue a three-game road trip tonight (Saturday) at 7:30 p.m. when they are in Syracuse to face the Crunch. The trip ends Sunday in Buffalo, NY with a game against the Rochester Americans at 4 p.m. Both games can be heard live on New Talk WLOB 95.5 and on line at portlandpirates.com beginning with the pre-game show 15 minutes prior to the opening face-off.

The next Pirates home game takes place Friday, March 12th when the Manchester Monarchs visit the CCCC for a 7 p.m. start. Come experience the first ever Adopt-A-Pet Night at the Pirates sponsored by Camp Bow Wow. Bring in dog food, toys and blankets to help local shelters and receive a pair of tickets to a future Pirates game. Fans will even get a chance to see dogs up close for adoption. In addition, all Gritty's Mug Club members are invited to stop by Gritty's in Portland, Freeport or Lewiston and receive 2 FREE Pirates tickets and special discount for any additional tickets purchased courtesy of the Pirates and Gritty's. For information on how to become a Mug Club member visit www.grittys.com.

Saturday, March 13th the Pirates take on the Binghamton Senators on Retro Night. The Pirates will wear 1993-1994 AHL championship jerseys, sponsored by Bath Savings Institution, and after the game fans will be able to bid on select jerseys at portlandpirates.com. 1993-94 team members Kent Hulst and Jeff Nelson will be in attendance at the game and the Portland Press Herald will be distributing a reprint of the front page from the Press Herald following the Calder Cup-clinching game. Special 1993-94 ticket pricing is in effect for the game, $8 for Quarter Deck and $10 for Main Deck. It's also a Labatt Blue Light Hockey Night in Portland with Labatt Blue Light specials at Binga's Stadium, Brian Boru, Frosty Pint and Spring Point Tavern before and after the game. Salty Pete's Treasure Chest filled with over $500 in prizes will be up for grabs. Fill out a survey at Customer Service to win. The game can also be seen live on Time Warner Cable Sports.

Sunday, March 14th Pirates fans are encouraged to show their support for local charities by bringing teddy bears to the game. As a part of this annual charity event, fans will celebrate the first Pirates goal of the game by tossing their teddies onto the ice.All Teddy Bears collected will be donated to local charities, including The Center for Grieving Children and Mid Coast Hospital. It's also a Sudzie Family Five Pack Game. Five Main Deck tickets, five hot dogs or pizza slices, five sodas, one Daily Scroll game program, and one free Sudzie Minuteman exterior car wash all for only $60. That's less than half the $123 value.

Tickets for all three games are available by calling (207) 775-3458, visiting the Cumberland County Civic Center Box Office or going on-line at portlandpirates.com.



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