Pirates Weekly

Published on April 13, 2010 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Portland Pirates News Release


The Pirates solidified second place in the Atlantic Division in the final weekend of the 2009-2010 AHL Regular Season to set up a first round playoff series against the Manchester Monarchs. Portland posted a 1-2-0-0 record to close out the campaign and finished the Regular Season with a 45-24-7-4 record. Weekend opening losses to Manchester (4-3 on Friday) and Lowell (5-2 on Saturday) were followed by a season finale 5-2 victory over the Worcester Sharks on Sunday.

Alec Martinez scored the game winner on a power play midway through the third period as the Monarchs shaded the Pirates 4-3 Friday at the Verizon Wireless Arena. Marc-Andre Gragnani, Paul Byron and Brad Larsen scored for the Pirates, who saw their 11-game point streak (8-0-2-1) come to an end with the loss.

Ben Walter collected a goal and an assist to lead Lowell to a 5-2 win over the Pirates Saturday night at the Cumberland County Civic Center. Cody McCormick and Gragnani scored for the Pirates, who, despite the loss, clinched second in the Atlantic Division as a result of Manchester's 2-0 loss to Bridgeport.

Mark Mancari and McCormick each collected a goal and an assist to lead the Pirates to a 5-2 win over the Worcester Sharks at the Cumberland County Civic Center on Sunday. Philip Gogulla, Felix Schutz and Byron also scored for the Pirates while Brad Larsen collected two assists.

This Week:

The Pirates head into the post season and a first round match up against the Manchester Monarchs. The first two games of the best-of-seven series will be played Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. at the Cumberland County Civic Center.

Friday, April 16th and Saturday, April 17th (Cumberland County Civic Center), 7 p.m.

Manchester finished the regular season with a 43-28-3-6 record, good enough for third in the Atlantic Division.

The Pirates posted a 7-2-1-0 record against the Monarchs this season. Six of the 10 games between the two teams were decided by one goal, three of which ended in a shootout. All three shootout games were won by the Pirates.

Mark Mancari was the highest scorer in the season series with four goals and seven assists for 11 points in eight games. Five of Brad Larsen's 13 goals came against the Monarchs.

Bud Holloway led the Monarchs in scoring against the Pirates with three goals and three assists for six points in 10 games.

Recent Pirates Transaction:

04/09/2010 Mark Mancari (RW), Returned on loan from Buffalo (NHL)

04/08/2010 Jacob Lagace (RW), Signed to ATO

04/08/2010 Luke Adam (LW), Signed to ATO

04/08/2010 Mark Mancari (RW), Recalled from loan by Buffalo (NHL)

04/07/2010 Beau Erickson (G), Signed to PTO

04/05/2010 Todd Ford (G), Released from PTO

Pirates Events:

Friday, April 16th

Game 1 Atlantic Division Semifinals vs. Manchester, 7 p.m.

Time Warner Cable Thunderstick Night

The road to the 2010 Calder Cup begins with Game 1 of the Pirates best-of-seven series against the Manchester Monarchs at 7 p.m. at the Cumberland County Civic Center. All fans in attendance will receive Thundersticks courtesy of Time Warner Cable. Tickets for Pirates Playoff Hockey powered by Time Warner Cable are available by calling (207) 775-3458 of by visiting the Cumberland County Civic Center Box Office.

Saturday, April 17th

Game 2 Atlantic Division Semifinals vs. Manchester, 7 p.m.

MaineJobs.com Cowbell Night

Pirates Playoff Hockey powered by Time Warner Cable continues Saturday night when the Pirates meet the Monarchs in Game 2 of their best-of-seven Atlantic Division Semifinal Series at 7 p.m. at the Cumberland County Civic Center. The first 1,000 fans into the game will receive a cowbell courtesy of MaineJobs.com. Tickets for Pirates Playoff Hockey powered by Time Warner Cable are available by calling (207) 775-3458 of by visiting the Cumberland County Civic Center Box Office.

2010-11 PIRATES SEASON TICKETS

$50 Gets You the Best Seats in the House. Pirates 2010-11 Season Ticket Packages are now available. 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, never waste a ticket 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.

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