Pirates Sign Two Forwards

Published on April 8, 2011 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Portland Pirates News Release


Portland, ME - The Portland Pirates of the American Hockey League announced today that they have signed forwards Joe Whitney and Shawn Szydlowski to amateur tryouts.

Whitney joins the Pirates after a four-year career, highlighted by two National Titles (2008 and 2010), at Boston College. In 161 games the 23 year-old Reading, MA native recorded 40 goals and 102 assists for 142 points, tied for 29th on the school's career points list and he is one of only 15 players in Boston College history to record 100 or more career assists. The 5-foot-6, 172-pound forward scored five goals and 26 assists for 31 points in 39 games in 2010-11 to finish his collegiate career.

Szydlowski comes to the Pirates after four years with the Erie Otters in the Ontario Hockey League. The 20 year-old St. Clair Shores, MI native capped off his junior career with a career season in 2010-11, registering 41 goals and 37 assists for 78 points in 61 games. In 258 games with the Otters the 6-foot, 208-pound forward scored 94 goals and 103 assists for 197 points.

In another roster move, the Pirates released Matt Duffy from his tryout agreement. The Windham, ME native played two games for the Pirates without registering a point.

Portland will return to action on the road for two games starting tonight in Providence against the Bruins in a 7:05 p.m. start. Saturday Portland will be in Albany to meet the Devils at 7 p.m. The two games can be heard live on News Talk 95.5 WLOB and on-line at PortlandPirates.com beginning with the pre-game show at 6:45 p.m.

The Pirates will be back in action at the Civic Center on Sunday for the regular season finale when the Springfield Falcons come to town for a 4 p.m. faceoff. The first 2,500 through the gate will receive a free Pirates T-shirt courtesy of Five County Credit Union. The Shirts Off Their Backs promotion will come to a conclusion on Sunday, as a select number of lucky fans will win a player's jersey right off their back at the end of the game. In addition, players will be recognized at the end of the game in the Creative Awards Team Awards Ceremony. Fans can also take advantage of the final Sunday Family Five Pack game where they can purchase five Main Deck Tickets, five Daily Scrolls, and five Chuck-a-Pies for only $60 (valued at $100 if purchased individually).

Tickets for the game, as well as each of the remaining Pirates home games, are on sale now by calling 207-775-3458, visiting the Cumberland County Civic Center Box Office or on-line at ticketmaster.com.

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