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Pirates Crush Sharks

January 15, 2010 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Portland Pirates News Release


Portland, Maine - Kyle Rank scored twice to lead the Portland Pirates to a 7-1 win over the Worcester Sharks in an American Hockey League game played tonight in front of 4,740 at the Cumberland County Civic Center.

Derek Whitmore, Mark Mancari and Tyler Ennis each added a goal and an assist to the Pirates attack while single scores went to T.J. Brennan and Travis Turnbull. Matt Generous added three assists. The Pirates improved to 20-15-5-2 with the win and evened the Unum Challenge at three wins apiece in the eight-game season series between the two teams.

Brandon Mashinter collected the lone Sharks goal, who dropped their second straight and are now 24-14-1-2 on the season.

Whitmore scored the lone goal of the opening period, striking for his eighth of the year midway through the period.

The Pirates jumped out quickly in the second as Mancari struck on the power play in the opening two minutes to give the home side a 2-0 advantage. Brennan (with his second in as many games) and Rank followed with two goals in 21 seconds to make it 4-0 nothing and chase Worcester starter Alex Stalock. Mashinter answered just 29 seconds later to get the Sharks on the board but Turnbull quickly restored the Portland four-goal lead heading into the third.

Rank, with his second of the game, and Ennis rounded out the scoring as the Pirates matched their biggest offensive output of the season.

The Sharks out shot the Pirates 34-28 in the game as Jhonas Enroth posted the win.

Alex Stalock started for the Sharks but was chased after the Pirates went up 4-0 in the second. He allowed four goals on 13 shots and was replace by Tyson Sexsmith, who allowed three goals on 15 shots.

The Allied Home Mortgage Three Stars of the game were 1. Rank; 2. Generous and 3. Whitmore.

The Pirates play their final game before the All-Star break on the road in Lowell tomorrow (Saturday) at 1:30 p.m. against the Devils. The game can be heard live on News Talk WLOB 95.5 FM and on-line at www.portlandpirates.com beginning with the pre-game show at 1:15 p.m.

The next Pirates home game will take place Saturday, January 23rd when the Devils visit the Cumberland County Civic Center for a 7 p.m. start. It's a Labatt Blue Light Hockey Night in Portland. Enjoy the full Labatt Blue Light experience. It's also a Casco Bay High School Pirates Production as Casco Bay High School students in the junior Achievement Company Program will create a logo, develop a business plan, finalize a mission statement and vision for the game. And, as part of Boy Scouts Night, the Pirates will honor the Pine Tree Council's top popcorn sellers during a pre-game ceremony. If you can't make it to the game you can see it live on Time Warner Cable (channels 9, 12 or 21 depending on your location). 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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