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Pirates Topped By Admirals In Overtime

November 17, 2009 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Portland Pirates News Release


Portland, Maine - Brandon Bochenski scored midway through overtime to lift the Norfolk Admirals to a 2-1 victory over the Portland Pirates in an American Hockey League game played tonight in front of 3,858 at the Cumberland County Civic Center.

Bochenski's goal, his League leading 11th of the season, came on a power play and moved the Admirals to 9-8-1-0 on the season. Radek Smolenak netted the other Norfolk goal, tying the game in the final minute of the second period.

Kyle Wanvig registered the lone Pirates goal, who suffered their second consecutive overtime loss to move to 6-10-1-0 on the season.

The Pirates led 1-0 after one. The two teams were tied at two heading into the third.

Portland out shot the Admirals 25-20 in the game as JP Lamoureux took the loss.

The Allied Home Mortgage Three Stars of the Game were 1. Bochenski; 2. Lamoureux and 3. Norfolk goalie Dustin Tokarski.

The Pirates return to action tomorrow (Wednesday) night when they travel to Worcester to meet the Sharks at 7:05 p.m. 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 close out this week's action with home games Friday and Saturday at the Cumberland County Civic Center. Friday at 7 p.m. against the Worcester Sharks it's Veterans Night, Student Achiever Night and the UNUM Challenge. The Pirates will be honoring and recognizing all of those individuals who have served in our armed forces with a special ticket offer; the Pirates also welcome the Student Achievers from schools around Maine. Plus, the Unum Challenge between the Pirates and the Sharks is underway and includes every game in the regular season series between the two teams. At each game in each city, one lucky fan is chosen from the submitted entrees as the Unum Challenge Fan-of-the-Game. Each fan wins a replica jersey and receives five tickets to a future game. Saturday at 7 p.m. when the Admirals make a return visit to the CCCC, you can meet the Maine Red Claws, enter for a chance to win the Pirates Treasure Chest and help the Good Shepherd Food Bank with a donation. It's Labatt Blue Light Hockey Night in Portland and we invite fans to join the Pirates and get the full Labatt Blue Light experience. In addition, the Pirates welcome the newest professional sports team in Portland, the Maine Red Claws NBA Development Team. Come meet the players, the Sun Tan City Dancers and the mascot, "Crusher", before they embark on their inaugural season. All hands on deck for Treasure Chest Night as Salty Pete's Treasure Chest in the main lobby will be filled with over $500 worth of prizes from the Pirates and participating sponsors. Simply fill out a customer service survey at the Customer Service Table in the main lobby for a chance to win. The Good Shepherd Food Bank will also be accepting donations for local charities and in return Pirates fans will receive a ticket for a future home game. Can't make it to the game? Catch it live on Time Warner Cable (depending upon location, TWC-TV is usually found on channels 9, 12 or 21).

Tickets for both games are available by calling (207) 775-3458, visiting the Cumberland County Civic Center Box Office or going on-line at www.portlandpirates.com.

Ticket plans for the 2009-2010 season are available at the Pirates office, located at 94 Free Street in Portland. The Pirates office is open Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For all the information about Pirates 2009-2010 ticket plans and 2010 Time Warner Cable AHL All-Star Classic visit www.portlandpirates.com or call (207) 828-4665 Ext. 350 to speak with one of the Pirates account executives.



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