Pirates Foiled In OT

Published on November 15, 2009 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Portland Pirates News Release


Bridgeport, CT - Mark Wotton scored with 1.7 seconds remaining in overtime to lift the Bridgeport Sound Tigers to a 5-4 win over the Portland Pirates in an American hockey League game played this evening in front of 3,337 at Arena at Harbor Yard.

The Pirates forced the extra five minutes by scoring twice in 68 seconds midway through the third period to erase a 4-2 Sound Tigers lead. Jeff Cowan, with his second of the game, and Travis Turnbull struck in quick succession to send the game into extra time.

Jesse Joensuu and Micheal Haley each scored a goal and an assist to lead the Sound Tigers while Tomas Marcinko and Brett Westgarth also scored for the Sound Tigers, who upped their record to 10-10-0-1 with the win.

Mark Mancari had the other Portland goal while Nathan Gerbe, who returned to the line-up after missing four games due to injury, collected two assists. The Pirates dropped to 6-11-1-0 with the loss.

Joensuu got the home side off to a quick start, scoring only 34 seconds into the game. The Pirates answered with a rare road power-play goal (only their third of the season) as Cowan connected for his sixth of the season to even the count. However, Bridgeport scored twice in two-and-a-half minutes to up their lead to 3-1 before Mancari struck to complete the scoring in the opening period. The Sound Tigers led 3-2 after one and 4-2 heading into the third, thanks to a goal midway through the period by Westgarth.

The Sound Tigers out shot the Pirates 35-31 in the game as Jhonas Enroth took the loss.

The Allied Home Mortgage Three Stars of the Game were 1. Wotton; 2. Haley and 3. Cowan.

The next Pirates home game takes place Tuesday when the Norfolk Admirals visit the CCCC for a 7 p.m. start. It's the first Two-for-Tuesday game of the season as fans can purchase two tickets for only $22. Plus, area establishments such as the new Bingas's Stadium's Smokehouse & Sports Bar and Brian Boru's will be offering great specials before and after the game in celebration of Pirates Tuesday action. Fans in attendance can play Portland Pirates Bingo! Simply purchase a Daily Scroll and you will receive a FREE Portland Pirates Bingo Card. Follow the game and mark down the numbers of the players who score, get an assist and get penalties! Match five numbers in a row and you win Portland Pirates Bingo and some fun Portland Pirates prizes!!! If that wasn't enough Tuesday is Sun Tan City Ladies Night with the Pirates. Ladies can get $2 off every ticket with a Sun Tan City coupon available at any Sun Tan City location. For complete ticket information visit www.portlandpirates.com or call 814-828-4665 ext. 350.

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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