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February 8, 2010 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Portland Pirates News Release


The Pirates extended their season-long winning streak to six games with three wins last week. The week began with a 6-1 victory over the Manchester Monarchs to close out a five- game home stand and finished with road wins in Providence (3-0 on Friday) and Lowell (4-3 in a shootout on Saturday). The three wins allowed the Pirates to move to within three points of the Devils for third in the Atlantic Division with a 27-16-5-2 record.

The Pirates play a pair of home games this week, facing off against the Syracuse Crunch on Friday and the Adirondack Phantoms on Saturday at the Cumberland County Civic Center. Both games are at 7 p.m.

Last week's action began with Portland's first ever morning start as the Pirates and Manchester Monarchs met in an 11 a.m. start at the CCCC. Mark Mancari powered the offense with four assists in a convincing 6-1 win. Jeff Cowan and Tyler Ennis each scored twice in the victory while singles went to Brad Larsen and T.J. Brennan.

The Pirates continued their winning ways on Friday in the first of two straight road games. Jhonas Enroth made 38 saves in recording his fourth shutout of the season as Portland blanked the Providence Bruins 3-0 at the Dunkin' Donuts Center. Felix Schutz and Ennis each registered a goal and an assist in the win while Derek Whitmore rounded out the scoring.

Portland completed the week with a perfect 3-0 record by shading the Lowell Devils 4-3 in a shootout on Saturday at the Tsongas Arena. J.P. Lamoureux, in his first start since January 10th, stopped all four Devils attempts in the shootout to post the victory. Marc-Andre Gragnani and Ennis were successful for the Pirates in the shootout as Portland posted a sixth straight victory and moved to with three points of the Devils for third in the Atlantic Division. Kyle Rank, Mancari and Kyle Wanvig scored in regulation for the Pirates. Travis Turnbull collected two assists.

This Week:

The Pirates are on home ice this week hosting the Syracuse Crunch Friday at 7 p.m. and the Adirondack Phantoms Saturday at 7 p.m. at the CCCC.

Friday, February 12, 2010 vs. Syracuse (CCCC), 7 p.m.

This will be the first of two meeting between the Pirates and the Crunch this season.

Heading into this week's games, Syracuse (22-23-3-3) stood tied with Adirondack for fourth in the East Division. Both teams have 50 points.

Derek MacKenzie leads the Crunch in scoring with 13 goals and 21 assists for 34 points in 34 games. Heading into this week's action the veteran forward was in the midst of an 11-game point scoring streak in which he has registered eight goals and nine assists.

The Crunch are 10-15-2-2 on the road this season.

Saturday, February 13, 2010 vs. Adirondack Phantoms (CCCC), 7 p.m.

The Phantoms are 23-23-2-2 on the season.

The game will mark the second and final regular season meeting between the two teams. The Pirates shaded Adirondack 2-1 back on January 9th.

2010 All-Star Jon Matsumoto leads the team in scoring with 19 goals and 22 assists for 41 points in 50 games.

The Phantoms are 11-14-0-2 on the road this season.

Recent Pirates Transaction:

2/5/10 Matt Caruana, Signed PTO

Pirates Events:

Wednesday, February 10th

Pirates Player ppearance @ Shaw's Falmouth

Drew Schiestel and Philip Gogulla (players subject to change without notice) will be appearing at Shaw's to sign autographs from 5-6 p.m.

Friday, February 12th vs. Syracuse 7 p.m.

WCYY Guitar Hero Night & Maine Chevy Towel Giveaway

WCYY presents the 2nd annual Guitar Hero Night. Come test your Guitar Hero skills and you could qualify for the final round and play in front of all the Pirates fans on the scoreboard. The grand prize winner will won tickets to the Breaking Benjamin, 3 Days Grace and Flyleaf show being held at the Cumberland County Civic Center on Sunday, February 14th! The first 1,000 fans will also receive a rally towel courtesy of the Maine Chevy Dealers. Tickets for the game are available by calling (207) 775-3458, visiting the Cumberland County Civic Center Box Office or going on-line at www.portlandpirates.com.

Saturday, February 13th vs. Adirondack 7 p.m.

Positive 89.3 Night & Treasure Chest Night

Saturday is Labatt Blue Light Hockey Night in Portland! Come get 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). All hands on deck for Treasure Chest Night. One game a month the Pirates will have Salty Pete's Treasure Chest in the main lobby filled with over $500 worth of prizes from the Portland Pirates and participating sponsors. Simply fill out a survey at the Customer Service booth in the main lobby for your chance to win. If you can't make it to the game you can see it live on Time Warner Cable. Tickets for the game are available by calling (207) 775-3458, visiting the Cumberland County Civic Center Box Office or going on- line at www.portlandpirates.com.

Pirates Promotions:

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

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



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