Pirates Weekly - February 21

Published on February 22, 2011 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Portland Pirates News Release


Pirates Go Red Jersey Auction

Don't miss your chance to own a piece of Pirates history by participating in the Pirates Go Red Jersey Auction.

These one of a kind jerseys were worn by members of the Pirates during the Go Red with the Pirates Night, to benefit the American Heart Association Go Red for Women Campaign, held February 5th when the Pirates faced the Connecticut Whale at the Cumberland County Civic Center.

All jerseys are authenticated with an American Hockey League/Reebok Authentic Patch sewn onto the inside of the jersey. Purchaser will receive a letter of authenticity upon shipment.

UNUM Challenge/Pirates Date Night

The 5th Annual UNUM Challenge between the Portland Pirates and the Worcester Sharks takes place over the 12-game regular season series during the 2010-11 season. At each game in each city, one lucky fan will be chosen from the submitted entrees as the UNUM Challenge Fan of the Game.

Come to the game right after work and enjoy great food and beverage specials in the Civic Center's Penalty Box Grill, which will open at 4:30 p.m., as well as the following Pirates partners: Portland Pie Company, Rivalries, Siano's, Gritty's, Nosh Kitchen Bar, Binga's Stadium, Dogfish Cafe, Walters and Yosaku.

It's Pirates Date Night presented by WJBQ, WCYY and WBLM. Visit RiRa Irish Pub or G&R DiMillo's for dinner for two and two tickets to the game for only $19.99.

Individual tickets for the game are available by visiting ticketmaster.com, by calling 207-775-3458 or by visiting the Cumberland County Civic Center Box Office. Advance ticket prices are $13 for Quarter Deck, $16 for Main Deck and $17 for Premium Main Deck. Student/Senior pricing is $11 for Quarter or Main Deck tickets and $12 for Premium Main Deck seating. Purchase your tickets in advance and save on the $2 increase on all ticket prices for day of game purchases.

Team Photo Giveaway/Good Shepherd Food Bank Night

Join the Pirates in another Bud Light Hockey Night in Portland on Saturday, March 5th for another exciting night of AHL hockey. The Bridgeport Sound Tigers will be coming to town for game eight of the 10-game season series (Pirates lead 4-3).

The first 2,000 fans into the game receive a Pirates Team Photo courtesy of Brown Fox Printing.

All fans will receive two tickets to a future Pirates game for donating a non-perishable food item to the Good Shepherd Food Bank.

Individual tickets for the game are available by visiting ticketmaster.com, by calling 207-775-3458 or by visiting the Cumberland County Civic Center Box Office. Advance ticket prices are $13 for Quarter Deck, $16 for Main Deck and $17 for Premium Main Deck. Student/Senior pricing is $11 for Quarter or Main Deck tickets and $12 for Premium Main Deck seating. Purchase your tickets in advance and save on the $2 increase on all ticket prices for day of game purchases.

Heart Walk 2011

The Pirates invite fans, friends and family members to join our team as a member of the Salty Pete Pacers for the Southern Maine Heart Walk. This family-oriented event blends the benefits of physical activity, community involvement, and personal giving to help raise funds for research and education.

Second year defenseman T.J. Brennan is serving as the Pirates player representative for the Southern Maine Heart Walk. Brennan's grandmother passed away after suffering a heart attack when she was only 49 years old.

Heart disease is killing people from Maine in increasingly frightening numbers. Last year alone, over 4,000 Mainers died from heart disease. That's one in every 330 residents of our state. And more than 25,000 Mainers are living with heart disease. That's one in every 50. Odds are a few of them are people you know. A friend, a family member, a loved one.

Anthem Angels Program

The Portland Pirates and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Maine have teamed up this winter to create a unique program which recognizes Maine's community heroes.

"Anthem's Community Angels program recognizes everyday heroes - people in our local community who have led, created, or otherwise been instrumental in activities that help make our community better," said Brian Petrovek, Managing Owner/CEO of the Portland Pirates.

Examples of Anthem Community Angel activities include building a playground, raising money for local non-profit agencies, and involvement in youth athletics, etc.

The Pirates are now accepting nominations for the award. Click here to submit a nomination.

A total of three honorees will be chosen before the conclusion of the 2010-11 season. Each honoree will be recognized at a home game in an on-ice ceremony and will receive a number of prizes from Anthem and the Pirates, including a framed Pirates jersey. Anthem will also make a $500.00 donation in the honoree's name to the non-profit of his or her choice.

"The selfless efforts of volunteers across Maine make our state a better place," said Dan Corcoran, president and general manager, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Maine. "This program is one small way in which we can thank and recognize them for all that they do."

Sunday Family Five Packs

Sunday Family Five Pack provides you with 5 Main Deck Tickets, 5 Daily Scrolls and 5 free Chuck-a-Pies all for the discounted price of

$60 (valued at nearly $100 if purchased individually). Additional tickets can be added on to the package at a price of $18 each (includes game ticket, Scroll and Chuck-a-Pie vouchers).

Sunday Family Five Packs are available on March 6th (Springfield Falcons), March 13th (Manchester Monarchs) and April 10th (Springfield).

To order, call (207) 828-4665, ext. 350 or download our Sunday Family Five Pack Order Form.

You can also purchase Sunday Family Five Packs at the Civic Center Box Office on day of the game.

Wednesday Opening Faceoff

Courtney Foley (middle), a MetLife Auto and Home Agent from Portland, drops the opening face-off Wednesday night at the Cumberland County Civic Center between Pirates forward Brian Roloff and Trent Whitfield of the Providence Bruins.

Chuck-a-Pie Winner

Harold Erickson of Westbrook was a big winner Wednesday as he took home $300 in the Portland Pie Company Chuck-a-Pie contest held in the second intermission of the Pirates 7-0 win over the Providence Bruins.

Maine Restaurant Week

The 3rd annual Maine Restaurant Week is happening in Portland and all around Maine from March 1-12th and the Pirates are a proud sponsor of an important Restaurant Week fundraising event called the Incredible Breakfast Cook-off.

The Incredible Breakfast Cook-off is scheduled for Friday, March 4th from 7-9 a.m. at Sea Dog Brewing Company in South Portland. 100% of the event's proceeds will benefit Preble Street.

Here's the idea. Twelve of Maine's "Champions of Breakfast" are invited to the Sea Dog Brew Pub to compete. They line up side-by-side and serve small plates. Guests of the event (which sold out last year) choose whose breakfast reigns supreme. Last year Good Table Restaurant from Cape Elizabeth won top honors -- their Creme Brulee French Toast lived up to its "bring you to your knees delicious" description. They'll be back to defend their title and so will a large group of competitors, each vying for the top prize.

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