Pirates Visit Winthrop Middle School

November 8, 2006 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Portland Pirates News Release


PORTLAND, ME - Today Portland Pirates players Tim Brent and Bruno St. Jacques visited the Winthrop Middle School in Winthrop, Maine to present the Pirates "Goals for Success" program sponsored by Healthy Maine Partnerships and Pepsi. The players interacted with the kids on subjects such as making smart decisions and setting goals for their future. After the presentation, the students were given a chance to meet the players, get autographs and every kid received a free kid's ticket to an upcoming Pirates home game.

The "Goals for Success" program was created to help educate kids about the importance of leading healthy lifestyles and to influence them to set goals and to make correct choices in their lives. The Pirates speak to the group about their own experiences as professional athletes, their goals, and what healthy choices they have made to achieve success in their careers. Over the five years of this program, the Pirates have reached over 7,000 Maine students.



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