Pirates Slide Past Whale

Published on April 14, 2011 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Portland Pirates News Release


Portland, ME ‚¬" The Portland Pirates stormed out to a 3-0 lead in the first period and held on the rest of the way to post a 3-2 victory over the Connecticut Whale in Game One of the American Hockey League Divisional Semifinals played tonight in front of 2,171 at the Cumberland County Civic Center.

Luke Adam, Corey Tropp, and Colin Stuart all scored for the Pirates as they snapped an eight-game postseason losing streak dating back to the 2008-09 playoffs. Mark Voakes contributed two assists on the night in helping Portland jump out to a 1-0 series lead.

Blake Parlett and Dale Weise each netted goals for the Whale in a comeback effort that fell short.

In a three minute span during the first period, the Pirates blitzed the Whale to quickly establish a three-goal advantage started by an Adam power-play goal at the 13:47 mark. Tropp extended the lead to two 58 seconds later, and Stuart notched a power-play goal of his own at 16:40 to give the hosts a comfortable lead heading into the first intermission. Connecticut started its comeback effort five minutes into the second period on a tip-in goal by Parlett. Weise cut the lead to one with less than seven minutes remaining, but the Pirates and goaltender David Leggio held on the rest of the way for a key victory.

The Whale outshot the Pirates 25-23, as Leggio earned the victory for Portland in his first career AHL postseason start. Dov Grumet-Morris received the loss in net for Connecticut, also his first career AHL postseason start.

The Allied Home Mortgage Three Stars of the game were all from Portland: 1. Stuart, 2. Adam and 3. Voakes.

The Pirates continue their pursuit of the 2011 Calder Cup in the best-of-seven series against the Connecticut Whale on Saturday, April 16th at 7 p.m. at the Cumberland County Civic Center. Following Saturday ‚¬â„¢s Game 2 clash, Pirates Playoff Hockey MISSION: 16W, powered by Time Warner Cable will head to the XL Center in Hartford, CT for Games 3 and 4 on Sunday, April 17th at 6 p.m. and Tuesday, April 19th at 7 p.m. Advance tickets are $18 for Adult Premium Main Deck, $17 for Adult Main Deck and $14 Adult Quarter Deck. Advance tickets for Youth/Senior/Student in the Premium Main Deck are $13 and $12 in the Main Deck or Quarter Deck. Get your tickets at the Civic Center Box Office, by calling (207) 775-3458 or at portlandpirates.com.

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