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Pirates Announce Promotional Schedule

September 26, 2008 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Portland Pirates News Release


PORTLAND, ME - The Portland Pirates announced their promotional schedule today for the 2008-09 season. Single game tickets for the Portland Pirates 2008-09 regular season are on sale now. Tickets are available in person at the Civic Center Box Office and at Ticketmaster outlets or by calling the Civic Center Box Office at (207) 775-3458. Tickets to all Pirates' home games start as low as $9.

The Pirates open their 16th American Hockey League season on Saturday, October 11th against the Manchester Monarchs (Los Angeles Kings) at the Cumberland County Civic Center at 7:00 p.m. Fans will receive magnetic schedules and USA Summer Olympian Kevin Eastler will be at the game as part of the Opening Night festivities. The schedule of promotional nights for the 2008-09 season is listed below. Go to portlandpirates.com/promotions.asp for more details and updates.

Saturday, October 11th vs. Manchester 7pm
Labatt Blue Light Hockey Night in Portland
Magnetic Schedule Giveaway
U.S. Cellular promotional giveaway
2008 USA Summer Olympic Track and Field team Kevin Eastler
USA Hockey Member Appreciation Night

Sunday, October 19th vs. Providence 4pm
Post Game Team Skate and Autograph Session, sponsored by Weight Watchers and Mercy Hospital
Sudzie Family 5 Packs
Helluva Good Day for Hockey
Mainemoms.com Day

Friday, October 24th vs. Bridgeport 7pm
Word of Life
Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram Family Night with the Portland Pirates

Saturday, October 25th vs. Wilkes-Barre 7pm
Breast Cancer Awareness pink jerseys sponsored by Paradigm Window Solutions
Labatt Blue Light Hockey Night in Portland

Friday, November 7th vs. Springfield 7pm
United Way Night!
Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram Family Night

Saturday, November 8th vs. Philadelphia 7pm
Veterans Night Stars and Stripes jerseys sponsored by Martins Point Health Care
Labatt Blue Light Hockey Night in Portland

Friday, November 14th vs. Albany 7pm
Androscoggin Bank Colisée in Lewiston

Saturday, November 15th vs. Providence 7pm
U.S. Cellular Promotional Giveaway
Labatt Blue Light Hockey Night in Portland

Saturday, November 22nd vs. Hartford 7pm
Haley's Tire Ice Scrapers Giveaway
Labatt Blue Light Hockey Night in Portland

Wednesday, November 26th vs. Worcester 7pm
The Pirates welcome Sea Dogs Season Ticket Holders

Saturday, November 29th vs. Lowell 7pm
WCSH 6 Toys for Kids Drive to benefit the Salvation Army
Labatt Blue Light Hockey Night in Portland

Sunday, November 30th vs. Manchester 4pm
Post Game Team Skate and Autograph Session sponsored by Weight Watchers and Mercy Hospital
USA Hockey Member Appreciation Night
Mainemoms.com Day
Sudzie Family 5 Packs

Tuesday, December 9th vs. Manchester 7pm
Alfond Arena in Orono

Saturday, December 20th vs. Providence 7pm
$10,000 Dash for Cash
Labatt Blue Light Hockey Night in Portland

Sunday, December 21st vs. Worcester 4pm
12 Days of Christmas
USA Hockey Member Appreciation Night
Sudzie Family 5 Packs

Sunday, December 28th vs. Worcester 4pm
Team Photo Giveaway
Mainemoms.com Day
Sudzie Family 5 Packs

Wednesday, December 31st vs. Norfolk 5:30pm
Kids New Years with indoor fireworks display presented by U.S. Cellular

Saturday, January 3rd vs. Norfolk 7pm
Labatt Blue Light Hockey Night in Portland

Sunday, January 4th vs. Springfield 4pm
Post Game Team Skate and Autograph Session sponsored by Weight Watchers and Mercy Hospital
Mainemoms.com Day
Sudzie Family 5 Packs

Friday, January 9th vs. Lowell 7pm
Goodwill Night
Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram Family Night

Saturday, January 10th vs. Springfield 7pm
Unifirst Rally Towel Night
Labatt Blue Light Hockey Night in Portland

Sunday, January 11th vs. Springfield 4pm
Season Ticket Holder Party
Mainemoms.com Day
Sudzie Family 5 Packs

Saturday, January17th vs. Manchester 7pm
Labatt Blue Light Hockey Night in Portland

Monday, January 19th vs. Hartford 1pm
Matinee Game
Martin Luther King Jr. Day with Willie O'Ree and members of the NAACP
Post Game Team Skate and Autograph Session

Friday, January 23rd vs. Bridgeport 7pm
Bobblehead Giveaway #1
USA Hockey Member Appreciation Night
Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram Family Night

Saturday, January 24th vs. Bridgeport 7pm
Salute to Motorsports
Mad Science Night
Labatt Blue Light Hockey Night in Portland

Wednesday, February 4th vs. Worcester 7pm
Guitar Hero Night sponsored by WBLM, WJBQ and WCYY

Friday, February 13th vs. Worcester 7pm
Bobblehead Giveaway #2
L.L. Bean Night
Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram Family Night

Saturday, February 14th vs. Providence 7pm
Subway Night
Labatt Blue Light Hockey Night in Portland

Saturday, February 28th vs. Hartford 7pm
U.S. Cellular Promotional Giveaway
Buffalo Sabres warm up Jerseys
Mad Science Night
Labatt Blue Light Hockey Night in Portland

Sunday, March 1st vs. Lowell 4pm
Day of Hockey to benefit the Barbra Bush Children's Hospital presented by Bill Dodge Auto Group
Post Game Team Skate and Autograph Session sponsored by Weight Watchers and Mercy Hospital
Sudzie Family 5 Packs

Tuesday, March 10th vs. Binghamton 7pm
2-for-Tuesdays
WCYY Rocks the Pirates

Saturday, March 14th vs. Lowell 7pm
Androscoggin Bank Colisée in Lewiston
Lewiston Area Youth Hockey

Friday, March 20 vs. Hartford 7pm
Time Warner Cable Night-Pirates Hat giveaway
Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram Family Night

Saturday, March 21st vs. Hershey 7pm
State Farm Teddy Bear Toss
USA Hockey Member Appreciation Night!
Mad Science Night
Labatt Blue Light Hockey Night in Portland

Friday, March 27h vs. Lowell 7pm
Bobblehead Giveaway #3
Hall of Fame Induction Night
Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram Family Night


Saturday, March 28th vs. Manchester 7pm
Pirates wear Maine Mariners jerseys
Labatt Blue Light Hockey Night in Portland

Sunday, April 5th vs. Springfield 4pm
D.A.R.E.
Mainemoms.comDay
Sudzie Family 5 Packs

Friday, April 10th vs. Providence 7pm
Shirts off Their Backs
Fan Appreciation Night
Subway Night
USA Hockey Member Appreciation Night

*All promotions and promotional giveaways are subject to change.

Season ticket plans for the 2008-09 season are on sale now at the Pirates office, located at 94 Free Street in Portland. Fans can also purchase reserved seating ticket plans for 10 games, 20 games and the full season for as low as $70. The Pirates office is open Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Fans can also purchase tickets over the phone by calling (207) 828-4665 x350 or by emailing tickets@portlandpirates.com.

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