Pirates Weekly

Published on November 24, 2009 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Portland Pirates News Release


November 23rd-29th

The Pirates won three of their four games last week and captured seven of a possible eight points in the process. Further to that, the Pirates have registered at least one point in the standings in each of their last six games, going 4- 0-2-0 during the stretch.

Last week's play began with a 2-1 OT loss Tuesday night against the Norfolk Admirals. Kyle Wanvig netted the lone Pirates goal, but it wasn't enough as Brandon Bochenski scored midway through overtime to lift the Admirals to a 2-1 victory in front of 3,858 at the Cumberland County Civic Center.

The following night the Pirates played at the DCU Center in Worcester, MA and posted a 5-3 victory over the Sharks. Mark Mancari scored twice for the Pirates including the game winner. Tyler Ennis added a goal and two assists for the Pirates while Derek Whitmore and Jeff Cowan rounded out the goal scoring. Nathan Gerbe also collected two helpers. The Sharks outshot the Pirates 32-29 in the game as J.P. Lamoureux posted the victory.

Friday the Pirates completed a home-and-home series against the Sharks as Gerbe scored a goal and an assist to lead the Pirates to a 3-1 win. Cowan and Philip Gogulla also scored for the Pirates while Lamoureux turned aside 32 shots in a first star performance. Ennis added two assists as the Pirates posted back-to-back victories for the first time this season.

Saturday the Pirates wrapped up a stretch of four games in five days as Matt Generous and Drew Schiestel scored their first career goals on the way to a 4-2 win over Admirals. Felix Schutz, with his first of the season, and Cody McCormick also scored for the Pirates, who posted their third straight win.

The Pirates completed a stretch of seven games in 11 days capturing 10 of a possible 14 points to move to 9-10-2-0 on the season.

This Week:

The Pirates play the first three games of a four-game road stretch. Friday the Pirates face the Hartford Wolf Pack (11-8-0-1) at the XL Center at 7 PM faceoff. Saturday they travel to Lowell to face the Devils (12-6-3-0) at the Tsongas Arena at 7:00 PM, before completing the weekend in Springfield against the Falcons (10-6-3-1) at the MassMutual Center Sunday at 3 PM. All three games can be heard live on News Talk WLOB 95.5 FM and on-line at www.portlandpirates.com beginning with the pre-game show 15 minutes prior to the opening faceoff.

Friday, November 27, 2009 @ Hartford Wolf Pack (XL Center), 7 PM

The Wolf Pack (11-8-0-1) is ranked fourth among the Atlantic Division and have won seven out of their last 10 games.

Forward Corey Locke is first among AHL scorers with 30 points in 20 games.

Rookie goalie Chad Johnson ranks ninth among AHL goalies, with 29 goals allowed in 397 shots.

Saturday, November 28, 2009 @ Lowell Devils (Tsongas Arena), 7 PM

Lowell ranks first in the Atlantic Division with a 12-6-3-0 record and have won five straight on home ice

Forward Vladimir Zharkov has 20 points in 21 games and is ranked 12th among AHL scorers.

Former Pirates goalie Mike McKenna ranks 15th among AHL goalies with 2.27 goals against average.

Sunday, November 29, 2009 @ Springfield Falcons (MassMutual Center), 3 PM

Springfield (10-6-3-1) ranks third in the Atlantic Division and have won six out of their last 10 games.

Forward Charles Linglet has earned 23 points in 20 games, and is ranked third among AHL scorers.

Springfield has won both games against Portland this season.

Recent Pirates Transaction:

11/22/2009

Hans Benson (RW)

Released from PTO

11/19/2009

Matt Caruana

Signed to PTO

Upcoming Pirates Events:

December 4th vs. Providence Bruins: Pirates bring the show on the road to Lewiston

The Pirates host the Providence Bruins in Lewiston at the Androscoggin Bank Colisee. Get a FREE flex ticket for every ticket purchased! For tickets call the Androscoggin Bank Colisee Box Office at 207-783-2009 ext. 208 or visit www.thecolisee.com.

December 5th vs. Providence: WCSH Toys for Kids, Labatt Blue Light Hockey Night and

Time Warner Cable Game

The Pirates are teaming up with WCSH Channel 6 for Toys for Kids. Bring a new unwrapped toy to the game and receive a FREE pair of tickets to an upcoming Pirates home game. Toys for Kids go a long way in helping make a happier holiday season for those children who otherwise might go without. It's another Labatt Blue Light Hockey Night in Portland. Join the following friends of Labatt Blue Light and the Pirates to continue your Labatt experience; Binga's Stadium ($3 Labatt drafts before and after all Pirates games), Brian Boru ($2.40 Labatt drafts on Saturday nights), Frosty Pint (Saturday $2.50 Labatt Drafts and Labatt Light bottles), and Spring Point Tavern ($2 Labatt drafts every Saturday night). If you can't make it to the game you can catch it live on Time Warner Cable Sports. For channel listings in your area, visit www.yourtownscable.com.

Pirates Promotions:

SUBWAY Flex Books - Flex Books made fresh by SUBWAY are packs of five or 10-ticket vouchers that can be used for any Pirates 2009-2010 regular season home game (subject to availability). This season, SUBWAY will provide one (1) promotional coupon valid for one (1) FREE 6" sub for each set of five flex tickets purchased. Fans that purchase a 10-pack will receive two (2) SUBWAY coupons. Coupons are available while supplies last. For more information call a Portland Pirates Ticket Representative at 207-828-4665 ext. 350

Sudzie Family Five Packs - Are available for Sunday games during the 2009-10 season and provide you with five Main Deck Tickets, five Hot Dogs or Pizza Slices, five Sodas, and one "Daily Scroll" all for the discounted price of $60. This season, with each purchase of a Sudzie Family Five Pack, fans will receive a coupon for one (1) free Sudzie Minuteman exterior wash (valued at $11). In total, that's a value of $123 - and you don't even need to pay the babysitter! For more information call a Portland Pirates Ticket Representative at 207-828-4665 ext. 350

The 2010 Time Warner Cable AHL All-Star Classic will be held at the CCCC Jan. 18-19th .Tickets for the 2010 Time Warner Cable AHL All-Star Classic - which include admission to both the 2010 AHL All-Star Skills Competition at 8 p.m. on Monday, January 18th and the 2010 AHL All-Star Game at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, January 19th, as well as an official commemorative All-Star Classic event program - are $49 (rows 1-12 in all sections) and $42 (rows 13-24 in all sections). Buy your tickets now and come join us for a weekend of excitement!

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