Pirates Rally For Late Victory
March 27, 2010 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Portland Pirates News Release
Portland, Maine - Travis Turnbull and Nathan Gerbe scored in the final six minutes of regulation to carry the Portland Pirates to a 2-1 win over the Springfield Falcons in an American Hockey League game played tonight in front of 5,416 at the Cumberland County Civic Center.
The two late goals allowed the Pirates to extend their points streak to seven games (5-0-1-1) and moved to Portland to 41-22-6-4 on the season. The win, combined with Norfolk's loss to the Worcester, allowed Portland to clinch a berth in the 2010 Calder Cup Playoffs and remain three points behind the Sharks for first in the Atlantic Division.
Geoff Paukovich broke a scoreless tie midway through the third period for Springfield's lone score. The Falcons dropped to 24-25-11-4 with the loss, which ended their six-game point streak (3-0-2-1).
J.P. Lamoureux posted the victory for the Pirates with a 27-save performance while Bryan Pitton took the loss allowing two goals on 24 shots.
The Allied Home Mortgage Three Stars of the Game were 1. Gerbe, 2. Lamouruex and 3. Pitton.
The Pirates complete weekend action tomorrow (Sunday) when the Hartford Wolf Pack visit the CCCC for a 4 p.m. start. The Pirates, the CCCC and their partners including NAPA Auto Parts, Beech Ridge Motor Speedway, Maine Indoor Karting, Northeast Mini Stock Tour, and NASCAR DAY 2010 present a Salute to Motorsports. You can win tickets to a NASCAR event in Loudon! Pirates will also honor High School State Champions from all sports. Brown Fox Printing presents a team photo giveaway and you can stick around after the game to get your photo signed by the players during a post game skate presented by Mercy Hospital and Weight Watchers.
Tickets for the game are available by calling (207) 775-3458, visiting the Cumberland County Civic Center Box Office or going on-line at portlandpirates.com.
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