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Monarchs Crown Pirates With OT Win

December 26, 2009 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Portland Pirates News Release


Portland, Maine - David Kolomatis scored just 31 seconds into overtime to lift the Manchester Monarchs to a 2-1 win over the Portland Pirates in an American Hockey League game played tonight in front of 4,134 at the Cumberland County Civic Center.

David Meckler also scored for the Monarchs, who improved to 22-9-1-2 with the victory.

Brad Larsen scored the lone Pirates goal. Portland slipped to 16-12-4-2 with the loss.

The Pirates led 1-0 after one on Larsen's deflection less than five minutes into the opening period. That goal stood until midway through the third when Meckler evened the count to set the stage for Kolomatis and his game winner.

The Pirates out shot the Monarchs 28-22 in the game as Jhonas Enroth took the loss.

The Allied Home Mortgage Three Stars of the game were 1. Kolomatis; 2. Manchester goalie Jonathan Bernier and 3. Enroth.

The Pirates get back at it Thursday night when the Worcester Sharks visit the Cumberland County Civic Center. The Pirates and the CCCC are proud to bring you the annual Kid's New Year's Game featuring New England's largest indoor fireworks display following the 5:30 pm contest. The UNUM Challenge between the Pirates and Sharks continues with Portland leading the eight-game series 2-0-0-1. At each game in each city, one lucky fan is chosen from the submitted entrees as the UNUM Challenge Fan of the Game. Each fan wins a replica jersey and receives five (5) tickets to a future game. Special youth ticket pricing is in effect for the game with Main Deck and Quarter Deck tickets only $9 in advance and $10 day of game. Tickets for the game are available by calling (207) 775-3458, visiting the Cumberland County Civic Center Box Office or going on-line at www.portlandpirates.com.

Ticket plans for the 2009-2010 season are available at the Pirates office, located at 94 Free Street in Portland. The Pirates office is open Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For all the information about Pirates 2009-2010 ticket plans and 2010 Time Warner Cable AHL All-Star Classic visit www.portlandpirates.com or call (207) 828-4665 Ext. 350 to speak with one of the Pirates account executives.



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