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Pirates Announce Corporate Partnerships

August 27, 2002 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Portland Pirates News Release


PORTLAND, ME - The Portland Pirates announced today a list of eighteen corporate partners that will once again join in sponsorship of the team for the upcoming season. The list includes local companies Atlantic Sportswear, Bangor Savings Bank, C.N. Brown, Coach USA/Maineline, the Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority, the Eastland Park Hotel, Leavitt and Parris, Lilly's Limousine, Mercy Hospital, Paul G. White Tile, Unum Provident and WJAB radio and national companies Aetna US Healthcare, IKON Office Solutions, KFC, Modern Woodmen of America, Remax and Unifirst.

"In order for the Pirates to be successful, we need the support of many constituencies-first and foremost, the fans, but corporate partners are also critical," said Brian Petrovek, Pirates' President/CEO. "Today, we are announcing the first wave of returning relationships for the upcoming season. These companies have been with the Pirates in the past, some for many years. All provide us with both financial and value in kind support that is crucial to the growth of our business and to the delivery of a first-class product to our fans."

Each corporate partner supports the Pirates in a unique way. The Eastland Park Hotel houses Pirates' players during training camp and throughout the season and is the preferred hotel for visiting AHL teams. Paul G. White Tile Company is a long-time sponsor of the Pirates' magnetic schedule giveaway. C.N. Brown is the sponsor of Fan Appreciation Night held on the last home game of each season and the ever-popular "Shirts of their Backs" promotion with proceeds benefiting the Muscular Dystrophy Association.

The Pirates begin the 2002-03 season on Friday, October 11th when they host the Norfolk Admirals at 7:05 p.m. Full-season and partial season ticket packages for the 2002-03 season are on sale now. Some plans start as low as $80. Fans can receive more information by logging on to the Pirates' web site, www.portlandpirates.com, or by calling the Pirates' offices at (207) 828-4665.



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