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Pirates Get Mixed Results

November 18, 2002 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Portland Pirates News Release


PORTLAND, ME - The Portland Pirates earned three of a possible six points in an overtime loss, a shutout win and a loss in the second of three straight three-in-three weekends this month. After their third overtime setback of the season, this one against Providence, the Pirates blanked Lowell before losing by a goal to Springfield. The Pirates are in fourth place in the American Hockey League's North Division with a record of 6-5-2-3. They begin their final three-in-three stretch of the month on Friday when they visit the Worcester IceCats.

LAST WEEK:

Friday, November 15, 2002: Providence 6, Pirates 5 OT

After grabbing a 1-0 lead on a first-period powerplay goal by Graham Mink, the Pirates allowed four straight goals to the Bruins to trail 4-1 midway through the third period. The Pirates began their comeback with a Mark Murphy powerplay tally and added even-strength markers from Jason Doig (first as a Pirate) and Ivan Ciernik to tie the game at four with less than three minutes remaining. The Bruins responded with a Martin Samuelsson goal with just 1:15 remaining but again the Pirates had an answer. With Sebastien Charpentier off for an extra attacker, Colin Forbes scored with less than eight seconds remaining to send the game to overtime. The Bruins got the game-winner when Zdenek Kutlak scored at 3:28, giving each team in a win in the season series.

Saturday, November 16, 2002: Pirates 3, Lowell 0

The Pirates picked up their AHL-leading third shutout of the season and second against Lowell. It was also a game for first goals. Nate Forster scored his first of the year on a first period powerplay. The Pirates maintained the 1-0 lead until the third period when Matt Pettinger earned his first goal of the year on another powerplay. Ivan Ciernik notched an empty-net goal in the final minute. Maxime Ouellet earned his first shutout of the season and first as a Pirate.

Sunday, November 17, 2002: Springfield 2, Pirates 1

The Pirates returned home to host a Springfield team that had won three of its last four games. After a scoreless first period and a nearly scoreless second, Ramzi Abid got the visitors on the board, poking home the rebound of a Peter Fabus' shot. Trent Whitfield replied for the Pirates just 48 seconds later. He converted the rebound of his own shot to tie the game at one after two. The Falcons got the game-winner in the third when Boyd Kane's deflected shot slipped by Charpentier at 9:15. Each team has now won a game in the season series with the road team winning each game.

IF IT'S NOVEMBER, IT MUST BE A THREE-IN-THREE WEEKEND FOR THE PIRATES

Friday, November 22 at Worcester, 7:05 pm

The Pirates return to Worcester for the second time this season. The IceCats earned a 3-2 win in the first meeting of the season between the two teams back on October 19th. Trent Whitfield and Colin Forbes scored that night for Portland. The Pirates are 37-32-8 all-time against the IceCats, including a mark of 19-17-3 at Worcester's Centrum Centre. The IceCats begin the week in third place in the North Division with a record of 8-6-1-1.

Saturday, November 23 vs. Lowell, 7:05 pm

The Lock Monsters make their second appearance of the season in Portland on Saturday. The Pirates have held them without a goal for 121:36. After dropping a 4-2 decision in the first meeting on October 25th, the Pirates have shutout the Monsters by 5-0 and 3-0 scores. The Pirates are 18-21-6 all-time against the Lock Monsters including a mark of 9-12-1 at home. Lowell begins the week in fifth place in the North Division with a mark of 6-9-1-0. They will visit Manchester on Wednesday and host Cincinnati on Friday before visiting Portland.

Sunday, November 24 vs. Worcester, 4:05 pm

The Pirates and IceCats square off again in the finale to the weekend. It is Worcester's first of four visits to Portland this season. The Pirates are 18-15-5 all-time versus Worcester on home ice. Last season, the Pirates went 3-1-0-0 against the IceCats at home. In addition to its game against the Pirates on Friday, Worcester will host Cincinnati on Saturday.

SHIP'S LOG:

· Center Trent Whitfield set a new team season-high last weekend for consecutive games with a point. He had points in all three games and has now scored in six straight games (3-5-8).

· Goaltender Maxime Ouellet earned his first shutout of the season with 29 saves in a 3-0 win over the Lowell Lock Monsters on Saturday, November 16th. He begins the week ranked ninth in AHL goal-against average with a 2.31 mark.

· The Pirates penalty killers have stopped sixteen straight man-advantage chances against and 31 of the last 32, a success rate of 96.9%.

· The Pirates have scored the first goal of the game in 12 of 16 contests this season.

TRANSACTIONS:

11/11/02 DELETE Brian Sutherby (C), recalled from loan by the Washington Capitals (NHL)

ON THE AIR:

All Pirates' games can be heard live on the Pirates Radio Network. Sports Radio, WJAB, am-1440 and fm-95.5 serve as the flagship stations. Games may also be heard on WKTQ am-1450, South Paris; WTME am-790 Rumford and 1220 AM, ESPN Radio in Sanford.

GAME HOTLINE:

Members of the media can receive a recap of each Pirate game, home or away, by calling the Pirates' office at (207) 828-4665 and dialing 3-2-2 when the automated attendant picks up. Recaps will include scoring, goaltenders, shots, powerplays, attendance and any records or notables. Up to date Pirates' news is also available at www.portlandpirates.com.

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