Pirates Announce 2011 Clear Day Roster

March 8, 2011 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Portland Pirates News Release


Portland, ME - The Portland Pirates, in conjunction with the American Hockey League, announced today the 22 players listed on the team's 2011 clear day list. The list designates the players eligible to compete in the 2011 Calder Cup Playoffs.

According to AHL by-laws, only those 22 players listed on a team's Clear Day Roster are eligible to compete in the remainder of the 2010-11 AHL regular season and in the 2011 Calder Cup Playoffs, unless emergency conditions arise as a result of recall, injury or suspension. Teams may also add signed junior players or players on amateur tryout contracts after their respective junior or college seasons are complete.

The following players will be eligible to participate for the Pirates in the 2011 Calder Cup playoffs:

Goaltenders: Jhonas Enroth, David Leggio

Skaters: Luke Adam, Alex Biega, T.J. Brennan, Paul Byron, Tim Conboy, Nick Crawford, Matt Ellis, Igor Gongalsky, Marc-Andre Gragnani, Maxime Legault, Mark Mancari, Dennis McCauley, Mark Parrish, Dennis Persson, Brian Roloff, Drew Schiestel, Colin Stuart, Corey Tropp, Travis Turnbull and Derek Whitmore

The Pirates will be back in action tonight (Tuesday) at 6:30 p.m. when the two-time defending Calder Cup champion Hershey Bears visit the Civic Center. Fans can complete their collection with the third of three limited edition collectible Pirates bobbleheads. The first 2,000 into the game receive a Nathan Gerbe bobblehead, presented by WJBQ. It is also Pirates Date Night presented by WJBQ, WCYY, and WBLM. Visit RiRa Irish Pub or G&R DiMillo's for dinner for two and two tickets to the game for only $19.99. Fans can also take advantage of great food and beverage specials in the Civic Center's Penalty Box Grill, which will open at 4:30 p.m., as well as the following Pirates partners: Portland Pie Company, Rivalries, Gritty's, Nosh Kitchen Bar, Binga's Stadium, Dogfish Café, Walters, and Yosaku.

Tickets for the game, as well as each of the remaining Pirates home games, are on sale now by calling 207-775-3458, visiting the Cumberland County Civic Center Box Office or on-line at ticketmaster.com.



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