Pirates Weekly

January 20, 2010 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Portland Pirates News Release


The Pirates went 2-1 in their three games played last week. After opening action with a 2-1 loss to Lowell Tuesday night at the CCCC, Portland responded with back-to-back victories. The Pirates enjoyed an explosive 7-1 victory over Worcester Friday night and then wrapped up the weekend with a 3-2 shootout win over Lowell Saturday afternoon.

Portland has only one game this week as they host Lowell Saturday at the CCCC in a 7 p.m. faceoff.

In their first game last week, Portland was beaten by Lowell 2-1. Patrick Davis and Alexander Vasyunov scored power-play goals to lead the Devils and Mike McKenna helped the two goals stand with 29 saves. For Portland, T.J. Brennan netted his first career AHL goal to account for the Pirates offense. The Pirates outshot the Devils 30-22 in the game as Jhonas Enroth took the loss.

On Friday the Pirates skated away with an emphatic 7-1 victory over Worcester. Kyle Rank scored twice and added an assist while Derek Whitmore supplied a goal and two assists. Mark Mancari, Tyler Ennis and Travis Turnbull also enjoyed a multipoint game with a goal and an assist to the Pirates attack. Brennan rounded out the goal scoring and Matt Generous added three assists. The Sharks outshot the Pirates 34-28 in the game as Enroth posted the win.

Saturday, the Pirates traveled to Lowell to face the Devils again and posted a 3-2 shootout win. Philip Gogulla and Nathan Gerbe scored in regulation for the Pirates, while Michael Swift and Ben Walter scored for the Devils. Paul Byron and Gerbe scored in the shootout for the Pirates, but it was Mancari's shootout game-winner and a three saves on three shots by Enroth that earned the victory.

This Week:

The Pirates will host the Lowell Devils at the CCCC Saturday night at 7 p.m.

Saturday, January 23, 2010 vs. Lowell (CCCC), 7 p.m.

This will be the sixth of 10 meeting between the Pirates and the Devils this season.

Lowell ranks third in the Atlantic Division with 54 points.

Heading into this week's action Lowell was the top power-play team in the AHL at 23.5 percent.

Although they don't feature a player among the top-35 scorers in the League, the Devils are the second highest scoring team in the AHL.

Recent Pirates Transaction:

01/14/2010

Matt Caruana (C)

Released from PTO

Pirates Events:

Saturday, January 23rd vs. Lowell Devils, 7 PM

Casco Bay High School Pirates Productions, Boy Scout Night & Labatt Blue Light Hockey Night

Saturday is Labatt Blue Light Hockey Night in Portland! Come enjoy the full Labatt Blue Light experience. Join the following friends of Labatt Blue Light and the Portland Pirates to continue your Labatt experience before and after all Pirates games at Binga's Stadium ($3 Labatt drafts before and after all Pirates games), Brian Boru (Saturday nights $2.40 Labatt drafts), Frosty Pint (Saturday $2.50 Labatt Drafts and Labatt Light bottles), and Spring Point Tavern ($2 Labatt drafts every Saturday night).

This year Casco Bay High School students involved in the Junior Achievement Company Program are producing the game sponsored by UNUM. As part of Junior Achievement Business Services, these students will create a logo, develop a business plan and finalize a mission statement and vision for the game. The Pirates will also welcome Boy Scouts from across Maine. As part of Boy Scout Night, the Pirates will honor the Pine Tree Council's top popcorn sellers during a pregame ceremony. Can't make it to the game? See it live on Time Warner Cable (depending upon location, TWC-TV is usually found on channels 9, 12 or 21). For channel listings in your area, visit www.yourtownscable.com.

Pirates Promotions:

Holiday 6 Packs - The Holidays have passed but you can still cash in on the great savings of a Holiday Six Pack, presented by Olympia Sports until January 30th. For only $59 you can get 6 Flex Tickets with a Pirates T-Shirt. For an additional $20 you can add a Pirates hat plus 2 additional Flex Tickets. For more information call 828-4665 ext. 350 or visit portlandpirates.com.

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.



American Hockey League Stories from January 20, 2010


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