Pirates Weekly

Published on March 3, 2008 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Portland Pirates News Release


This Tuesday, join the Portland Pirates team the 2008 Evening with the Pirates - A Night of Grog, Grub & Games presented by Ameriprise Financial hosted by comedian Bob Marley. The event will take place from 6-10 p.m. at the Holiday Inn by the Bay in Portland. The evening will include silent and live auctions, gaming (for entertainment only), live buccaneer music from the Calypso Cowboys, a treasure chest raffle with lots of booty, plenty of grog from Pepsi and Gritty McDuff's and grub from some of downtown Portland's finest galleys.

And be sure to dress in your finest Pirate attire - there will be booty for the best Pirate costume! You won't want to miss this fun filled evening, - an event of the Portland Pirates Foundation to benefit The Barbara Bush Children's Hospital at Maine Medical Center. For more information or to buy tickets, click here.

LOOKING AHEAD...

Home Sweet Home!

For the first time since 2002, the Pirates will play three consecutive home games over during a three day span.

Friday, March 7 vs. Bridgeport 7:05 p.m.

Join the Pirates for State Farm Good Neighbor Night. Fans will receive bottle coozies and carabineers courtesy of State Farm. Friday night is Press Herald Night!

Check out Thursday's Press Herald for your coupon and take the family for just $35!

Saturday, March 8 vs. Bridgeport 7:05 p.m.

It's L.L.Bean Night with the Pirates. For this game only, if fans are not completely satisfied with the quality of the hockey game or the overall experience, then the Pirates will replace their ticket with one complimentary ticket to the Pirates home game on March 21st at 7:05 p.m.

Sunday, March 9 vs. Hershey 4:05 p.m.

Maine Medical Center Night

Join Maine Medical Center at the Civic Center as they honor their employees. Fans will receive a Pirates Rally Card on the way into the arena.

To get tickets to a Pirates home game visit the Pirates website or call the Cumberland County Civic Center Box Office at (207) 775-3458 between 9:30 a.m.- 5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday.

GREAT DEALS!!!

St. Jacques at Subway Resturants

Bruno St. Jacques will be at the Subway Resturants location at 498 Congress Street in Portland Wednesday, February 27th from 6 p.m.- 7 p.m. Bruno will be signing autographs and fans will have the chance to purchase the St. Jacques Subway Pack at both Subway Resturant locations. The Pirates and Subway Restaurants have teamed up to bring you the best deal in town- The St. Jacques Subway Pack. This great offer features:

4 Main Deck Flex Tickets (value of $17 each)

4 Regular 6" Fresh Value Meals (value of $6 each)

1 Bruno St. Jacques autographed puck (value of $10)

That's a value of over $100! This is a limited time offer good through March 24th.

BUY NOW!

USA vs. Sweden

Tickets are on sale now for the U.S. Men's National Team vs. Sweden on Sunday, April 27, at 7 p.m. (EDT) at the Cumberland County Civic Center in Portland, Maine. For individual or group tickets call Brian Fitzmaurice at (207) 828-4665 ext. 307 or e-mail bfitzmaurice@portlandpirates.com

Get the Shirts off Their Backs!

The raffle for this year's "Shirts Off Their Backs" began at Sunday's home game. Fans have the opportunity to purchase raffle tickets to win the jerseys worn by the players on Fan Appreciation Night, April 11th.

Shipyard Ticket Giveaways

Visit any of these locations to win free Pirates tickets! Dogfish Bar+Grille: Thursdays in January and February- 1 set of tickets per hour 5 p.m. - 8 pm.

The Stadium: Thursdays in January and February- 1 set of tickets per hour 8 p.m.- 11 p.m.

3 Dollar Dewey's: Sundays in January and February- 3 sets of tickets per week.

The Stockhouse: Thursdays in January and February- 1 set of tickets per hour 8 p.m.- 11 p.m.

Bull Feeney's: Wednesdays in January and February- 1 set of tickets per hour 8 p.m. - 12 a.m.

Rivalries: Saturdays in February and March -1 set of tickets per hour 7p.m. - 10 p.m.

Shaw's Rewards Card Offer

Shaw's and the Pirates are proud to present a great ticket offer this season. Get $12 Main or Quarter Deck tickets for any Pirates regular season Home Game this season (a savings of up to $6 per ticket) when you present your Shaw's Rewards Card at the Box Office Window.

Seats on the Glass

Want to be closer to the action? The Portland Glass "Seats on the Glass" contest will allow forty (40) lucky winners to experience the excitement of Pirates hockey with a front row seat.

Forty winners will receive four (4) rink side seats to a Portland Pirates home game during the 2007-2008 season. Winners will also receive a complimentary Daily Scroll and their chance to have their picture displayed on the Pirates video scoreboard. The winners will be notified at least two weeks in advance for their selected game.

Fans, don't forget to stop by Costa Vida before Pirates games. Bring in your Pirates ticket stub to get great discounts. Located on Western Ave in South Portland - Home of the official Burrito of the Portland Pirates.

Looking for a new and exciting way to enjoy Pirates Hockey? Grab a seat in the new Funtown Splashtown Family Fun Zone hosted by Jolly John, an alcohol-free seating and entertainment area in section AA of the Cumberland County Civic Center. The fans who sit in this section enjoy special entertainment, giveaways, mascot visits and other great promotions.



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