Pirates Weekly

Published on April 12, 2011 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Portland Pirates News Release


Pirates Playoff Hockey

Portland Pirates Playoff Hockey MISSION: 16W, powered by Time Warner Cable gets underway with the Game 1 of the Atlantic Division Semifinals Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Cumberland County Civic Center.

The Pirates and Connecticut Whale will meet in the best-of-seven series.

All fans at the game will receive thundersticks courtesy of Time Warner Cable and the Portland Press Herald will be handing out Rally Cards to make sure the building is rocking!

Plus, Bring your non-winning Maine State Lottery ticket to the Cumberland County Civic Center Box Office either in advance or on the day of the game and receive a FREE Pirates playoff ticket with the purchase of a ticket of equal or greater value.

Game 2 of the series will be played Saturday at 7 p.m. at the Civic Center. It's Maine State Lottery Night and the 2,000 fans will receive a Maine State Lottery raffle ticket, with the grand prize winner receiving a year's worth of Powerball tickets. Two secondary prizes will be awarded to a pair of lucky fans. Plus, bring your non-winning Maine State Lottery ticket to the Cumberland County Civic Center Box Office either in advance or on the day of the game and receive a FREE Pirates playoff ticket with the purchase of a ticket of equal or greater value. In addition, all fans at the game will receive thundersticks courtesy of Time Warner Cable and the Portland Press Herald will be handing out Rally Cards!

Games 5 and 7 of the series, if necessary will be played at the Civic Center on April 21st and 25th.

Individual tickets for all first round home games are available by visiting ticketmaster.com, by calling 207-775-3458 or by visiting the Cumberland County Civic Center Box Office. Adult advance ticket prices are $14 for Quarter Deck, $17 for Main Deck and $18 for Premium Main Deck. Student/Senior pricing is $12 for Quarter or Main Deck tickets and $13 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.

Cash in on the value of a Pirates Season Ticket and you could save up to 37% compared to the Box Office price and enjoy the luxury of your own reserved seat for all of the exciting Pirates home action during 2011-12 American Hockey League season. It's still only $50 to get the best seat in the house and convenient, interest free payment options are available.

To order your Season Ticket Package and Join the Crew for the Pirates 2011-12 season please visit the Season Ticket Holder Table located in the main lobby during any remaining Pirates home game, call 207-828-4665 ext. 350.

Yearend Player Awards

The Pirates presented their annual team award winners in a ceremony following Sunday's game against the Springfield Falcons at the Cumberland County Civic Center.

Marc-Andre Gragnani was chosen as a double winner selected by the fans as the Most Popular Player as well as the Unsung Hero. For the second straight season Mark Mancari was selected as the Pirates Most Valuable Player, presented by Maine Medical Center. Luke Adam won the Jack Button Memorial Award, presented annually to honor Buffalo's top prospect. The Award is named in honor of the late Jack Button, who was a member of the Washington Capitals Hockey Department from 1979 until his death in 1996. Derek Whitmore was selected for the Tom Ebright Award, presented to the player who best exemplifies what it means to be a member of the Portland Pirates, as envisioned by team founder, the late Tom Ebright. Whitmore was also recognized for being selected as the Pirates IOA/American Specialty AHL Man of the Year Award winner for a third straight season. Mark Parrish was chosen by his teammates as the Player's Player Award winner. Parrish was identified by his peers as a player they felt represents the team's character and values while Paul Bryon was named the Sparkplug of the Year, presented by Mister Sparky, and the Allied Home Mortgage Three Star Award winner.

Each season, the Pirates honor a special partner who has shown exemplary partnership and support during the year. This season, the Pirates honored C5 Sports as their 2011 Partner of the Year.

UNUM Challenge Winner

Congratulations to Edward Schenks Jr. who was the grand prize winner of the UNUM Challenge after becoming the first person in five seasons to exactly guess the number of shots (728) taken between the Pirates and the Sharks during their 12-game season series. Edward was awarded a Pirates jersey and a gift bag from UNUM.

Schenks Jr. (left) is congratulated by Steve Alpern (right) UNUM Community Relations during the Pirates Player Award Ceremony.

Shirts Off Their Backs

Congratulations to the lucky fans who won the Shirt Off The Back of members of the Pirates during the Pirates regular season finale Sunday against the Springfield Falcons.

Heart Walk 2011

The Pirates invite fans, friends and family members to join our team as a member of the Salty Pete Pacers for the Southern Maine Heart Walk. This family-oriented event blends the benefits of physical activity, community involvement, and personal giving to help raise funds for research and education.

Second year defenseman T.J. Brennan is serving as the Pirates player representative for the Southern Maine Heart Walk. Brennan's grandmother passed away after suffering a heart attack when she was only 49 years old.

Heart disease is killing people from Maine in increasingly frightening numbers. Last year alone, over 4,000 Mainers died from heart disease. That's one in every 330 residents of our state. And more than 25,000 Mainers are living with heart disease. That's one in every 50. Odds are a few of them are people you know. A friend, a family member, a loved one.

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