Pirates Slide Past Monarchs

March 21, 2010 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Portland Pirates News Release


Lewiston, Maine - Todd Ford made 36 saves in his Portland debut and Mark Mancari accounted for the all the offense as the Pirates slipped past the Manchester Monarchs 2-1 in an American Hockey League game played today in front of 3,074 at the Androscoggin Bank Colisee.

Nathan Gerbe registered two assists as the Pirates upped their record to 39-22-6-4 on the season and extended their point streak to five games (3-0-1-1).

Oscar Moller spoiled Ford's shutout bid with only seven seconds remaining regulation for the lone Monarchs goal.

Manchester dropped to 35-26-3-6 with the loss, their sixth straight at the hands of the Pirates.

The two teams played through a scoreless opening period. Mancari opened the scoring midway through the second period when he capitalized on a five-on-three advantage to give the Pirates a 1-0 lead after two. Mancari made it 2-0 Portland midway through the third with another power-play goal before Moller struck in the final 10 seconds with Manchester enjoying a six-on-four advantage to complete the scoring.

The Monarchs out shot the Pirates 37-21 in the game. The Allied Home Mortgage Three Stars of the Game were all from the Pirates. Ford was the first, Mancari the second and Gerbe the third.

The Pirates return to action Friday night when they travel to Providence to meet the Bruins in a 7:05 p.m. start. 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 6:45 p.m.

The Pirates return home for games Saturday and Sunday at the Cumberland County Civic Center. Saturday when the Pirates face at the Springfield Falcons at 7 p.m. Chris Jensen will be inducted as the 13th member of the Pirates Hall of Fame, presented by Unum. The Hall of Fame was created to honor those individuals who have played a significant role in Pirates history. In addition, the Pirates will welcome Boy Scouts from around the area, along with their families and friends. There will be a post-game skate for the Scouts, followed by a movie on the video board and sleepover in the arena.

Sunday the Pirates, the CCCC and their partners including NAPA Auto Parts, Beech Ridge Motor Speedway, Maine Indoor Karting, Northeast Mini Stock Tour, and The NASCAR Foundation present a Salute to Motorsports when the Hartford Wolf Pack visit for a 4 p.m. contest at the CCCC. 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 both games 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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