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March 30, 2010 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Portland Pirates News Release


The Pirates swept all three games last week to extend their winning streak to four games their points streak to eight games (6-0-1-1). All three games were closely played contests with Portland coming out on top against Providence (2-0), Springfield (2-1) and Hartford (3-2). The Pirates improved to 42-22-6-4 on the season and clichéd a berth in the 2010 Calder Cup playoffs. They remain in second place, three points behind Worcester for first place in the Atlantic Division.

J.P. Lamoureux turned aside 17 shots for his second shutout of the season as the Pirates blanked the Providence Bruins 2-0 Friday night at the Dunkin' Donuts Center. Paul Byron and Mark Mancari supplied the offense for the Pirates. Portland held the Bruins scoreless in their last three games at the Dunkin' Donuts Center, a span of 181:38, and have an overall shutout streak against the Bruins of 191:36.

Travis Turnbull and Nathan Gerbe scored in the final six minutes of regulation to carry the Pirates to a 2-1 win over the Springfield Falcons Saturday at the Cumberland County Civic Center. The win, combined with Norfolk's loss to Worcester, allowed Portland to clinch a berth in the 2010 Calder Cup Playoffs.

Kyle Wanvig's breakaway goal in the final minute of the second period turned out to be the game winner as the Pirates knocked off the Hartford Wolf Pack 3-2 Sunday at the CCCC. Derek Whitmore and Mike Weber also scored for the Pirates, who posted their fourth straight win and extended their points streak to eight games (6-0-1-1). The victory helped Portland improve to 42-22-6-4.

This Week:

The Pirates return to action Friday in Springfield (7:30 p.m.) and Saturday in Bridgeport (7 p.m.) before completing the weekend back home at the CCCC Sunday at 4 p.m. against the Providence Bruins.

Friday, April 2, 2010 @ Springfield (MassMutual Center), 7:30 p.m.

Springfield is 24-26-11-4 on the season and has been eliminated from playoff contention.

The Falcons followed a six-game point streak (3-0-2-1) with a current four-game winless streak (0-2-1-1).

Charles Linglet is tied for fifth in AHL scoring with 74 points in 75 games. His 55 assists are third most in the League.

The Pirates are 4-2-0-1 against the Falcons this season, including a come-from-behind 2-1 victory at the CCCC on Saturday.

Saturday, April 3, 2010 @ Bridgeport (Arena at Harbor Yard), 7 p.m.

The Sound Tigers head into this week's action looking to assure themselves a post season berth. Bridgeport is 36-29-4-6 and tied with Lowell for fourth in the Atlantic Division. The Sound Tigers are in a position to finish as one of the final two seeds in the Atlantic or East Divisions.

Goaltending has supported Bridgeport all season long. The Tandem of Nathan Lawson and Scott Munroe are both ranked among the top-10 goaltenders in the AHL.

The Pirates are 3-3-1-0 against the Sound Tigers this season but have gone winless at Harbor Yard Arena (0-2-1-0)

Sunday, April 4, 2010 vs. Providence (CCCC), 4 p.m.

Providence, 33-35-5-1, heads into this week's action still mathematically alive for the post season. They are seventh in the Atlantic, nine points out with six games remaining.

Andy Wozniewski is enjoying a career year. The veteran defenseman is ninth among AHL defensemen with 10 goals and 33 assists for 43 points in 67 games. His goal, assist and point total are all new career highs.

The Pirates enter the game with a shutout streak of 191:36 against the Bruins and own a 4-2-0-1 record in the season series.

Mikko Lehtonen leads the Bruins in scoring with 23 goals and 27 assists for 50 points in 72 games.

Recent Pirates Transaction:

03/28/2010 Mark Mancari (RW), Recalled from loan by Buffalo

03/28/2010 Nathan Gerbe (LW), Recalled from loan by Buffalo

03/27/2010 Tyler Ennis (C), Recalled from loan by Buffalo

Pirates Events:

Sunday, April 4th vs. Providence 4 p.m.

Celebrate Easter with the Pirates. Good Shepherd Food Bank & Student Achiever Game Join the Pirates on Easter Sunday as the Easter Bunny visits the CCCC. In the spirit of the holiday, the Good Shepherd Food Bank will be excepting non-perishable food donations for local charities. In return for your generosity, Pirates fans will receive two tickets to the Pirates April 11th game against the Worcester Sharks. The Pirates will also welcome all Student Achievers and their families from across the state to the game. If you would like more information about the Pirates Student Achiever Program visit portlandpirates.com. It's also a Sudzie Family Five Pack Game. Five Main Deck tickets, five hot dogs or pizza slices, five sodas, one Daily Scroll game program, and one free Sudzie Minuteman exterior car wash for only $60. 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.

2010-11 PIRATES SEASON TICKETS

Pirates 2010-11 Season Ticket Packages are now available. Fans can enjoy the high flying and hard hitting enjoyment of Pirates hockey and become a Pirates Ticket Holder for as little as $144. Due to popular demand, the Pirates will play all 40 of their home games in 2010-11 at the Cumberland County Civic Center. Plus, Season Ticket prices remain unchanged for the second straight season! Pirates Season Ticket Holders enjoy numerous benefits including a substantial savings off the Box Office price, guaranteed seat location, flexible payment options, free combination passes to Funtown Splashtown and much, much more. Plus, full Season Ticket Holders receive five free Flex Tickets for each seat purchased and the ability to reserve premium giveaway items prior to general public distribution. To reserve your 2010-11 Season Ticket simply call the Pirates Office at 207-828-4665 ext. 350, visit the Pirates Office at 94 Free Street or go 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! For more information call a Portland Pirates Ticket Representative at 207-828-4665 ext. 350.

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