Pirates Announce Ticket Plans for 2009-10

Published on February 19, 2009 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Portland Pirates News Release


PORTLAND, ME - The Portland Pirates announced ticket plans today for the 2009-2010 American Hockey League regular season. Full season, half season and flex plans will go on sale on Monday, February 23, 2009. The Pirates plans for next season include lower ticket prices and a re-scaling of the seating bowl at the Cumberland County Civic Center. Starting Monday, ticket packages can be purchased with a $50 per ticket deposit by visiting the Pirates office at 94 Free Street in Portland, by calling (207) 828-4665 x350 or online at www.portlandpirates.com/tickets.

With 25 games remaining in the Pirates' 2008-2009 AHL regular season schedule, the energy and excitement of the Pirates new affiliation with the Buffalo Sabres has never been higher. This season, the team has generated attendance numbers averaging in excess of 4,500 per game, including the largest home crowd in franchise history of 11,144 fans on Tuesday, February 10th at HSBC Arena in Buffalo, NY.

ABOUT THE OVERHAUL...

- The most expensive tickets in the building (formerly Captain's Deck/center ice) have been reduced by 25% from $20 to $15

- Seats in the Quarter Deck have been reduced by over 7% from $13 to $12

- Seats in the Main Deck have been reduced by over 11% from $17 to $15

- NEW! Tickets in any section of the Civic Center purchased by college students with a valid ID will be just $10

- Full season ticket subscription will include 36 games

- Half season ticket subscription will include 20 games

- There will be a $2.00 charge per ticket purchased on the day of game

Individual Ticket Prices

Main Deck Quarter Deck

Adult Ticket (Advance) $15 $12

Adult Ticket (Day of game) $17 $14

Youth, Student and Senior (Advance) $10 $10

Youth, Student and Senior (Day of game) $12 $12

"In recognition of the unprecedented economic challenges facing our fan base, we feel our new ticket sales plan eliminates price as a barrier to experiencing, the excitement of Pirates hockey at the Civic Center in person. Our pricing adjustments are consistent with our mission to provide our fans with affordable entertainment and with more favorable payment options. The value of a Pirates ticket has never been greater. With our new lower ticket prices we expect to host more fans at the Civic Center next season." said Pirates Managing Owner/CEO Brian Petrovek.

SEASON TICKETS

Season tickets plans, presented by Pine Tree Networks, for the 2009-2010 season are highlighted by the re-scaling of the seating bowl, resulting in lower ticket prices for seats formerly in the Captain's Deck. A ticket in the Captain's Deck during the 2008-09 season has been $20 ($21 day of game). That same seat next year will be just $15 in advance ($17 day of game). A ticket in the Quarter Deck during the 2008-09 season has been $13 ($14 day of game). That same seat next season will be just $12 in advance ($14 day of game). Full and half season ticket plans will continue to provide fans with the "Never-A-Wasted Ticket" policy. This policy allows fans to redeem any unused season ticket for a ticket to any regular season home game throughout the 2009-10 season. Additionally, the Pirates will also continue to offer the discounted 5 game ($1 savings) and 10 game ($2 savings) Flex Ticket Packs.

A full season ticket subscription will feature 36 Pirates home games at the Cumberland County Civic Center. The Pirates will also play two home games at HSBC Arena in Buffalo, NY and two home games at the Androscoggin Bank Colisee in Lewiston, ME. The Pirates will also offer a half season (20 games) ticket package for the 2009-10 season.

Season Ticket Packages

HALF SEASON ADULT YOUTH/SENIOR/STUDENT

(20 GAMES) MAIN DECK $260 (Save $40) $160 (Save $20)

QUARTER DECK $200 (Save $20) $160 (Save $20)

FULL SEASON

(36 GAMES) MAIN DECK $486 (Save $72) $288 (Save $36)

QUARTER DECK $360 (Save $72) $288 (Save $36)

TICKET PLAN HIGHLIGHTS

- Season ticket plans start as low as $160

- Flex Packs as low as $45, Group plans start at $10 per ticket (for a group of 10 or more)

- Fans that submit a deposit for a full season ticket plan by March 27, 2009 will receive one free ticket for the Pirates first home game of the 2009 Calder Cup Playoffs for each seat deposit

- Full season subscribers who purchase in full by May 29, 2009 will be entered to win an all expense paid trip to Buffalo, New York to watch the Pirates play a home game at the HSBC Arena during the 2009-10 season

- College Students with a valid college ID will be able to purchase tickets at the same price as a youth or senior ticket

At the Cumberland County Civic Center, families will once again be able to take advantage of the family friendly, alcohol-free Funtown Splashtown Family Fun Zone hosted by Jolly John.

GROUP TICKETS

Group ticket rates have also been slashed for 2009-10. Additionally, the number of people to qualify for a group rate has been reduced from 15 people to 10 people. Group rates are available in both the Quarter and Main Deck.

Group Ticket Packages (10 people or more)

Main Deck Quarter Deck

$12 $10

GROUP TICKETS HIGHLIGHTS

- Tickets for the most popular seating area at center ice (formerly the Captain's Deck) have been reduced by over 29% from $17 to $12

- Tickets for the action-packed seating areas behind the goals and in the corners, (formerly Main Deck seats) have been reduced by 23% from $13 to $10

- The number of people to qualify for a group rate has been reduced from 15 people to 10 people

- Groups of 50 or more that purchase tickets will receive 10 Free Flex tickets in the corresponding price range for every 50 tickets they buy on a given night

- Groups of 50 or more will receive one free popcorn voucher for every ticket purchased, redeemable at any concession stand in the Civic Center at that game

- Each member of a group will be eligible to win valuable prizes in an exclusive "Group Enter-to-Win" raffle each game

- Group leaders will also receive four (4) FREE Main Deck Flex Ticket Vouchers for any 2009-2010 Pirates regular season home game and other great benefits

RE-SCALING OF THE LOWER BOWL

The re-scaling of the Civic Center lower bowl (see image below) has led to an increase in the total number of Quarter Deck seats (the least expensive seating section), while maintaining the affordable level of pricing in the Main Deck and the elimination of the most expensive tickets (formerly Captain's Deck). For example, a person sitting in the Captain's Deck in 2008-09 would pay $20, but in 2009-10 the same seat will be just $15, saving fans 25%.

By re-scaling the bowl, the most popular seats at center ice have been reduced by $25%. Additionally, the action-packed lower seating areas behind the goals and in the corners (formerly Main Deck seats), have also been reduced by 23% from $13 to $10. The expanded Quarter Deck seating area allows fans access to premium seats at lower prices.

Information about the Pirates promotion schedule, the 2009-2010 Labatt Blue Light Saturday Night is Hockey Night in Portland series, will all be announced in mid-September prior to the sale of individual game tickets. Individual game tickets for the 2009-2010 season go on sale in late September.

For all the information about the Pirates 2009-2010 ticket plans, benefits and prices, visit www.portlandpirates.com or call (207) 828-4665 x350 or email zdavis@portlandpirates.com to receive information or to speak with one of the Pirates' account executives.

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