Pirates Weekly

Published on October 25, 2010 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Portland Pirates News Release


Breast Cancer Awareness Jersey Auction

The Portland Pirates are proud to offer fans a chance to own a one of a kind Portland Pirates authentic commemorative jersey.

Each jersey was worn during the 2010 Breast Cancer Awareness Night in Portland, when the Pirates faced the Bridgeport Sound Tigers.

All jerseys are authenticated with an American Hockey League/Reebok Authentic Patch sewn onto the inside of the jersey. The jersey also features a Maine Medical Center sponsor logo on the right chest. Purchaser will receive a letter of authenticity upon shipment.

Bidding ends at 3:00 PM ET on Saturday, October 30th.

Pirates Support Breast Cancer Awareness Month

The Maine Medical Center's Breast Care Center presented a check on behalf of the Portland Pirates to the American Cancer Society's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk in the amount of $4,132 during the second intermission of the Pirates game against the Bridgeport Sound Tigers on Saturday night at the Cumberland County Civic Center.

The funds represented a donation from ticket sales to the game.

Pictured above, from left to right, are Jennifer Simpson (Making Strides), Sara Lawson Link (Maine Medical Center's Breast Care Center), Carol Bridges (Making Strides) and Tess Hakkila (Making Strides).

Home Games November 5th and 6th

Welcome the Pirates back from their long venture south when they arrive back at the Civic Center for a weekend home slate starting Friday, November 5th when the Adirondack Phantoms come to town for a special 7:30 p.m. face off. Tickets for this game can be purchased at ticketmaster.com, by calling 207-775-34558 or by visiting the Cumberland County Civic Center Box Office. Bring a donation to Goodwill and receive two free tickets to a future Pirates game. Also, as part of the pre-game, a check presentation will be made to the United Way of Greater Portland representing funds raised through the Pirates involvement in the current United Way Campaign. The Phantoms are the American Hockey League affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers, and feature one of the toughest squads in the AHL as they lead the league with 198 penalty minutes in nine games.

The brief home-stand concludes the next night on Saturday, November 6th when the Pirates take on the Atlantic Division rival Providence Bruins for a 7:00 p.m. start. Tickets for this game can be purchased at ticketmaster.com, by calling 207-775-34558 or by visiting the Cumberland County Civic Center Box Office. It's a Bud Light Hockey Night in Portland and we invite your to come out to see the future stars of the Buffalo Sabres and Boston Bruins, as they battle in the first of 12 games this season. The game is also the nine to be televised live on Time Warner Cable's service areas throughout Maine and New Hampshire

where ever TWC-TV is available (depending upon location, TWC-TV is usually found on channels 9, 12 or 21). For programming information and channel listings in your area, visit TWCTv.net.

Advance ticket prices are $13 for Quarter Deck, $16 for Main Deck and $17 for Premium Main Deck. Student/Senior pricing is $11 for Quarter or Main Deck tickets and $12 for Premium Main Deck seating. Purchase your tickets in advance and save on the $2 increase on all ticket prices for day of game purchases.

Discount tickets and ticket packages can also be purchased by calling 207-828-4665 ext. 350.

Salute to Veterans Night

The Pirates are hosting a Veteran's Day Weekend game in collaboration with Martin's Point Health Care and News Talk WLOB 95.5 FM in recognition of all the men and women who have served as members of the United States Armed Forces.

Additional game night partners include Bangor Savings Bank and Maine Military Community Services.

Military organizations who would like to get involved with the event should contact Zachary Davis at 207-828-4665 ext. 306.

Tickets can be purchased at ticketmaster.com, by calling 207-775-3458 or by visiting the Cumberland County Civic Center Box Office.

Coming to town for the event on Saturday, November 13th will be the East Division's Albany Devils (AHL affiliate of the New Jersey Devils) for the first of only two meetings for the season.

The game will be televised live on Time Warner Cable's service areas throughout Maine and New Hampshire where ever TWC-TV is available (depending upon location, TWC-TV is usually found on channels 9, 12 or 21). For programming information and channel listings in your area, visit TWCTv.net.

Season Ticket Packages Still Available

There's still time to cash in on the savings of a Pirates Season Ticket Package.

Half and Mini-Ticket plans are available that will keep you in the heat of the action during the 2010-11 season. Half Season Ticket Holders enjoy the flexibility to select the games of their choice while maintaining many of the benefits of being a Pirates Full Season Ticket Holder. Mini Season Ticket Holders can take advantage of the savings and versatility of a 12-game plan - perfect for those with busy schedules and tight budgets.

For more information on Pirates Season Ticket Plans visit portlandpirates.com or call the Pirates office at 207-828-4665 ext. 350.

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Pirates Recap

Riding the momentum of strong play on home-ice, the Pirates have obtained first place in the Atlantic Division. Shining brightest during the week was the brilliant goaltending of David Leggio. Leggio earned two victories in as many starts to keep the Pirates home record perfect.

Leggio stopped 35 shots and stood tall through nine rounds of a shootout, to lead Portland to a 3-2 victory over Manchester on Tuesday. Friday night in Springfield did not yield the result the Pirates were looking for as the Falcons scored six unanswered goals to bury Portland by a 6-2 margin. Capping off the week, the largest home crowd of the season (5,505) was sent home happy as Leggio again was on top of his game with 36 saves in a 2-1 Pirates victory on the third annual Breast Cancer Awareness Night, presented by Maine Medical Center.

The team will be heading south this week for a four-game roadtrip to Virginia and North Carolina to take on the East Division's Norfolk Admirals and Charlotte Checkers, and will be back home November 5th when the Adirondack Phantoms come to town.

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