Pirates Weekly

Published on March 15, 2010 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Portland Pirates News Release


The Pirates collected three of a possible six points in play last week, beginning a three-game set with a 4-0 victory over the Manchester Monarchs on Friday at the Cumberland County Civic Center. Saturday Portland dropped a 6-2 decision to the Binghamton Senators at the CCCC before completing the week on the losing end of a 5-4 shootout game against the Springfield Falcons on Sunday at the CCCC. The Pirates finished the week in second place in the Atlantic Division with a 36-22-5-4 record. Brad Larsen and Tyler Ennis each scored a goal and an assist and Jhonas Enroth turned aside all 29 shots he faced as the Pirates beat the Manchester Monarchs 4-0 Friday night. Jeff Cowan and Paul Byron also scored for the Pirates, who ended a three game losing streak with the win. The victory moved Portland four points ahead of the Monarchs in the race for second in the Atlantic Division. Craig Schira and Zack Smith each scored a goal and an assist to lead the Binghamton Senators to a 6-2 win over the Pirates Saturday night at the Cumberland County Civic Center. Nathan Gerbe and Travis Turnbull replied for the Pirates. The loss was also costly in the fact that Enroth was injured early in the game and did not return. Sunday against Springfield, Chad Wiseman scored the lone shootout goal and Jean-Philippe Levasseur turned aside all five shots he faced as the Falcons rallied from a two-goal third period deficit to beat the Pirates 5-4 in a shootout. Derek Whitmore, Jeff Cowan, Paul Byron and Philip Gogulla scored for the Pirates while Kyle Rank and Mike Kostka (who extended his assists streak to five games) each collected two assists. Portland dropped to 36-22-5-4 with the loss. This Week: The Pirates finish off a stretch of four home games in five days Tuesday night at 7 p.m. at the Cumberland County Civic Center against the Lowell Devils. Friday Portland heads to Manchester to take on the Monarchs followed by a rematch against the Devils in Lowell on Saturday. The Pirates wrap up the week Sunday at 4 p.m. at the Androscoggin Bank Colisee in Lewiston in a game against the Monarchs. Tuesday, March 16, 2010 vs. Lowell (CCCC), 7 p.m. Lowell heads into this week's action with a 34-25-4-4 record and sits four points behind Portland for second place in the Atlantic Division. Former Pirates goalie Mike McKenna is ranked tied for fifth in the AHL with a 2.32 goals against average. His .926 save percentage is tied for third best among all AHL goalies. Defenseman Matt Taormina is seventh among rookie scorers with 41 points in 62 games. Ben Walter's 20 goals is tops on the team. Portland leads the 10-game season series with a record of 4-3-0-0 with three of the games decided in the Pirates favor in either overtime or a shootout. Friday, March 19, 2010 @ Manchester (Verizon Wireless Arena), 7:30 p.m. Manchester heads into this week's games sporting a 34-24-3-5 record and tied with Lowell for third in the Atlantic. The Monarchs are winless in their last three games (0-2-1-0). Jonathan Bernier is at the top of almost every goaltending statistic in the League. His eight shutouts and .937 save percentage lead the League while his 2.08 goals against average ranks third. The Pirates are 5-1-1-0 against the Monarchs this season including a 4-0 win in their last meeting on March 12th in Portland. Saturday, March 20, 2010 @ Lowell (Tsongas Arena), 7 p.m. Sunday, March 21, 2010 vs. Manchester (Androscoggin Bank Colisee in Lewiston), 4 p.m. Recent Pirates Transaction: 3/13/10 Mark Mancari, loaned to Portland by Buffalo (NHL) 3/14/10 Todd Ford, signed to PTO Pirates Practice: All practices at the Cumberland County Civic Center unless otherwise noted. As schedules are subject to last-minute changes, please call the Pirates office ahead of time at 207-828-4665 ext. 313 to confirm location and time. Monday, March 15th - 9:40 a.m. PIA Tuesday, March 16th - 7 p.m. (Game vs. Lowell) Wednesday, March 17th - 10 a.m. Thursday, March 18th - 9:40 a.m. PIA Friday, March 19th - 7:30 p.m. (Game @ Manchester) Saturday, March 20th - 7 p.m. (Game @ Lowell) Sunday, March 21st - 4 p.m. (Game vs. Manchester @ Lewiston) Pirates Events: Tuesday, March 16th vs. Lowell 7 p.m. Two for Tuesday, Sun Tan City Ladies Nights & Bingo Night at the Pirates Pirates fans can purchase a pair of tickets for only $22 for any Tuesday night game! Also on Tuesday night games make sure to visit local restaurants, like Binga's Winga's at the Stadium for special discounts, Rivalries for 2 for 1 wings, $2.50 draft beers at Dogfish, and 1/2 price pitchers and a 10" pizza special at the Portland Pie Company! Also make sure to listen to "Portland Pirates Two for Tuesday's" on WBLM for exclusive ticket offers as well as visit the Empire for Clash of the Titans after you watch the "Titans of hockey clash at the Cumberland County Civic Center". Tuesday is Sun Tan City Ladies Nights. Ladies can get an additional $2 off each ticket purchased for any Tuesday night game with a coupon available at any Sun Tan City location! Plus, more specials are available from Sun Tan City at every Tuesday game. And don't forget to bring your ticket back to Sun Tan City after the game for 33% off any product purchase. Every Tuesday play Portland Pirates Bingo! Complete an entry form at Customer Service and receive a Portland Pirates Bingo Card! Fans can follow the game and mark down the numbers of the players who score, earn an assist, or receive penalties! Match five numbers in a row and YOU win some great Portland Pirates prizes! Tickets for the game are available by calling (207) 775-3458, visiting the Cumberland County Civic Center Box Office or going on-line at portlandpirates.com. Sunday, March 21st vs. Manchester 4 p.m. @ Androscoggin Bank Colisee in Lewiston Goodwill and NAPA Auto Parts present the Pirates in Lewiston The Pirates host the Manchester Monarchs in Lewiston at the Androscoggin Bank Colisee at 4 p.m. sponsored by Goodwill and NAPA Auto Parts. The first 1,500 fans through the gates receive Thundersticks courtesy of Goodwill. Plus, donate an item to Goodwill and receive a pair of tickets to a future Pirates fame. Purchase 10 or more tickets for the game and receive an equal amount of tickets to one Pirates first round playoff game FREE. The Pirates will also host area Boy Scouts, their friends and family. All Scouts in attendance will receive the commemorative Pirates Scout Patch. Call 207-828-4665 to purchase your discount Scout tickets. For game tickets call the Androscoggin Bank Colisee Box Office at 207-783-2009 ext. 208 or visit www.thecolisee.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! 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. It's a 2010 Time Warner Cable AHL All-Star Classic Season in Portland! Come See What You've Been Missing! WWW.PORTLANDPIRATES.COM

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