Pirates Weekly

Published on November 30, 2009 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Portland Pirates News Release


The Pirates played three road games last week posting 2-0- 1-0 record and extending their point streak to nine games (6-0-3-0) and their road point streak to five games (3-0-2-0). The weekend action began on Friday in Hartford as the Wolf Pack topped the Pirates 4-3 in OT. The Pirates answered the OT loss with back-to-back wins in less than 24 hours beating the Devils 4-1 in Lowell on Saturday followed by a 3-2 win in Springfield on Sunday afternoon.

The Pirates will play four games in five days this week. The stretch begins Wednesday when they travel to Manchester to face the Monarchs. Friday, Portland travels to Lewiston and the Androscoggin Bank Colisee for a game against the Providence Bruins. Saturday the same two teams meet at the Civic Center before the Pirates wrap up action with an afternoon game in Worcester on Sunday.

Last week's play began Friday in Hartford where Felix Schutz (with his second in as many games), Tyler Ennis and Nathan Gerbe scored in a 6:45 span early in the third period to reverse a 2-0 disadvantage into a 3-2 lead. However, the Wolf Pack, who led 2-0 after the first and second periods, scored with 12.5 seconds remaining in regulation and 1:12 into overtime to escape with a 4-3 victory.

Saturday the Pirates rebounded as Jeff Cowan, Matt Caruana, Brad Larsen and Cody McCormick all scored on the way to 4-1 win over the Lowell Devils. Ennis added a pair of assists in the game. Caruana and Larsen both scored their first goals as a member of the Pirates.

The Pirates completed the weekend in Springfield Sunday afternoon as Schutz enjoyed his first career two-goal game in leading Portland to a 3-2 win. Paul Byron also scored in the game and Jhonas Enroth, in his second consecutive start after serving as the back-up for the previous five games, made 17 third- period saves to preserve the victory and help the Pirates extend their current streak of success.

This Week:

Wednesday the Pirates complete a four-game road trip when they face the Manchester Monarchs (15-6- 1-2) at the Verizon Wireless Arena at 7 PM. Friday the Pirates travel to Lewiston to face the Bruins (11- 11-1-0) at the Androscoggin Bank Colisee at 7 PM before the two teams meet one another again Saturday at the CCCC at 7 PM. The Pirates complete the week Sunday afternoon in Worcester against the Sharks (13-10-0-1) in another installment of the Unum Challenge. For ticket information and complete details visit www.portlandpirates.com.

Wednesday, December 2, 2009 @ Manchester Monarchs (Verizon Wireless Arena), 7 PM

Manchester leads the Atlantic Division with 33 points

The Monarchs are on a three-game winning streak and have collected points in seven of their last 10 games (6-3-0-1)

The Monarchs have been exceptional on home ice with a 9-1-0-1 record

Jonathan Bernier sports the third best goals against average in the AHL at 1.75

The game marks the second of 10 between the two teams. Monarchs won the first meeting (October 17th @ Manchester) by a 4-0 count

Friday, December 4, 2009 vs. Providence Bruins (Androscoggin Bank Colisee), 7 PM

Providence sits last in the tlantic Division heading into this week's games

Andy Wozniewski is tied for the League lead among defensemen with 22 points in 23 games. His six goals are tied for the second most among blue liners

Third of eight meetings between the two teams, who split the first two games. Bruins won the last game by a 7-2 margin on home ice on October 18th

Saturday, December 5, 2009 vs. Providence Bruins (CCCC), 7 PM

Sunday, December 6, 2009 @ Worcester Sharks (DCU Center), 3:05 PM

Unum Challenge continues with the Pirates holding a 2-0 advantage in the eight-game series

Sharks have won five straight heading into this week's action

Defenseman Danny Groulx leads the Sharks in scoring with 19 points in 24 games

Logan Couture is among the top rookie scorers in the league with 17 points in only 12 games

Recent Pirates Transaction:

None

Pirates Events:

December 4th, Pirates bring the show on the road to Lewiston - The Pirates host the Providence Bruins in Lewiston at the Androscoggin Bank Colisee. Tickets are on sale now and you can receive a FREE Pirates flex ticket for every ticket purchased for the game! Make sure you stay after game while Jerboa Jump performs live in the Shipyard Lounge! For tickets call the Androscoggin Bank Colisee Box Office at 207-783-2009 Ext. 208 or on-line at www.thecolisee.com.

December 5th, WCSH Toys for Kids & Labatt Blue Light Hockey Night in Portland - 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

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