Pirates Weekly

Published on December 27, 2010 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Portland Pirates News Release


MetLife Auto and Home Rally Towel Night

Tomorrow (Tuesday) is MetLife Auto and Home Rally Towel Night. The first 2,500 fans will receive a Pirates rally towel, courtesy of MetLife Auto and Home. Snoopy will also make an appearance at the game, and kids can meet and have their pictures taken with the famous Peanuts beagle.

The Pirates and USA Hockey are proud to offer all USA Hockey Members, their families and friends the ability to buy discounted tickets to this game. The Pirates will offer this to all USA Hockey Members in the state of Maine. Click here to order your discount tickets.

All Gritty's Mug Club Members can take advantage of exclusive special discounts. Click here to find out how you can become a Gritty's Mug Club Member.

It's a Pirates Student Achiever Night. The Pirates Student Achiever Program is a collaborative effort between the Pirates and over 250 New England schools rewarding students for their hard work in and out of the classroom at six designated games throughout the 2010-2011 season. Find out how your student can become a Student Achiever by calling 207-828-4665 ext. 307.

Come to the game right after work and enjoy great food and beverage specials in the Civic Center's Penalty Box Grill, which will open at 4:30 p.m., as well as the following Pirates partners: Rivalries, Siano's, Gritty's, Nosh Kitchen Bar, Binga's Stadium, Dogfish Café, Walters and Yosaku.

The Pirates will also be welcoming a number of participating teams from the Maine High School Hockey Invitational Tournament to the game.

Individual tickets for the game are available by visiting ticketmaster.com, by calling 207-775-3458 or by visiting the Cumberland County Civic Center Box Office. 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.

Tuesday Night is Date Night

Looking for a night out with that special someone in your life' Why not take advantage of Pirates Date Night, presented by WJBQ, WBLM and WCYY, on Tuesday'

For only $19.99 you and a guest can dine at RiRa Irish Pub, Siano's Brick Oven Restaurant or G&R Dimillo's and enjoy great menu specials. Plus you'll receive two tickets to the Pirates Tuesday game against the Providence Bruins at 6:30 p.m.

Visit any of the three participating establishments above and enjoy your evening on the town.

Maine at Work, Pirates Feature

Fans, check out the Maine at Work feature in the Portland Press Herald on Monday, January 3rd when Bob Keyes reports on his day as a member of the Pirates.

Keyes, an arts and entertainment reporter at the Press Herald and a local rec league goaltender, was signed by the Pirates to an Amateur Tryout on December 7th and spent a day as the Pirates third goaltender, which included participating in the game day skate.

Don't miss his Maine at Work column in the January 3rd edition of the Portland Press Herald.

New Year's Celebration

Before heading out to your own New Year's Party, bring the whole family to the Cumberland County Civic Center on December 31st at 5:30 p.m. and watch the hometown Pirates take on the Atlantic Division rival Connecticut Whale.

WGME 13 and WJBQ present the annual Kid's New Year's Game. The game, an expected sellout, will mark the 16th season the Pirates have celebrated New Year's featuring New England's largest indoor fireworks display at the conclusion of the game.

Tickets for the game are available by visiting ticketmaster.com, by calling 207-775-3458 or by visiting the Cumberland County Civic Center Box Office. 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.

Holiday Packs Available

Holiday 6-Packs, presented by Olympia Sports, are back just in time for the holiday season.

Available at the Pirates Office and at the Customer Service Table on game nights from now until January 29th, the plan features six Main Deck Flex Vouchers, a Pirates t-shirt and 20% off any one item at Olympia Sports all for only $59 (valued at $110 if purchased individually). Add two additional Flex Tickets and a Pirates hat for only $20 more.

Holiday 6 Packs, presented by Olympia Sports, can be purchased online or by calling (207) 828-4665 x350. You can also download and print the Holiday 6 Pack Order Form and mail (94 Free Street, Portland, Maine 04101) or fax (207-773-3278) your order to the Pirates office.

For more information or to purchase your package, call 207-828-4665 ext. 350 or visit portlandpirates.com.

Pirates Merchandise On-Line

Pirates Lighthouse Puck

Pirates fans, check out c5sportsonline.com for Pirates merchandise. Pirates short and long sleeve tees, pucks, mugs, souvenir swords, ball caps, winter hats, lanyards and more will be available with a simple click of your mouse 24 hours a day.

Located at MHG Ice Centre in Saco, C5 Sports is Southern Maine's premier "hockey only" pro shop. From equipment to apparel, sharpening, to SRS stick repair, C5 Sports will help you with your on and off-ice needs.

Pirates Recap

The American Hockey League announced Sunday that the Pirates game against the Worcester Sharks, scheduled to be played at the DCU Center in Worcester, Mass., was postponed due to impending inclement weather.

The game has been rescheduled for Tuesday, January 18, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. ET.

Results:

December 26th @ Worcester, PPD

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