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Portland Pirates and Time Warner Cable Announce TV Series

October 23, 2008 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Portland Pirates News Release


PORTLAND, ME - The Portland Pirates and Time Warner Cable announced today a Saturday Night television series that will include eight live broadcasts of Pirates games throughout the state of Maine during the 2008-09 season.

In addition to the Pirates live broadcast schedule, the games will also be re-aired locally during the week on select dates and will be replayed on Time Warner Cable SportsNet-Buffalo, in Buffalo, New York. The Pirates first television game this Saturday, will be re-aired in the Buffalo market on Time Warner Cable SportsNet-Buffalo on Tuesday, October 28th at 7:00 p.m. and again on Thursday, October 30th at 8:30 p.m.

Through this relationship, the Portland Pirates, Buffalo Sabres and Time Warner Cable will continue develop television content to enhance the experience for hockey fans throughout the state of Maine. Time Warner Cable Sports will televise a minimum of eight regular-season games live on TWC-TV on the following dates:

Saturday, October 25 vs. Wilkes-Barre 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, November 15 vs. Providence 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, November 22 vs. Hartford 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, January 10 vs. Springfield 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, January 24 vs. Bridgeport 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, February 14 vs. Providence 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, February 28 vs. Hartford 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, March 21 vs. Hershey 7:00 p.m.

All games will be broadcast live starting at 7:00 p.m. on Time Warner Cable's TWC-TV (Channel 22 in Cumberland and York Counties and channel 9 or 12 in other areas). Time Warner Cable digital customers will also be able to watch the Pirates games at their leisure on Time Warner Cable's local TWC On Demand. Please check www.yourtownscable.com for availability.

The Pirates broadcast team will include "The Voice of the Pirates" Greg Glynn (play-by-play) and Ryan Messick (color) along with other contributing analysts and guests. The games will also be simulcast on the U.S. Cellular Pirates Radio Network.

"We're proud to continue our television series with our friends at Time Warner Cable," said Brian Petrovek, Pirates Managing Owner and CEO. "The platform that has been provided has enabled us expose the speed, strength and skill of our players to fans from throughout the state. In addition, the re-airing of games in the Buffalo market enhances the relationship we have with our NHL partner and is the beginning of many more great opportunities for the fans in both markets."

"Time Warner Cable is pleased to continue our relationship with the Portland Pirates and the hockey fans in the state of Maine," said Peter DeWitt, Communications & Public Affairs Director for Time Warner Cable. "The Pirates organization represents our commitment to cover local sports and provide the best service possible to our customers."

Time Warner Cable is the second-largest cable operator in the U.S., with technologically advanced, well-clustered systems located mainly in five geographic areas - New York state (including New York City), the Carolinas, Ohio, southern California (including Los Angeles) and Texas. As of December 31, 2007, Time Warner Cable served approximately 14.6 million customers who subscribed to one or more of its video, high-speed data and voice services.

The Pirates 16th AHL season continues this weekend with two exciting home games. On Friday, the Pirates host the Bridgeport Sound Tigers at 7:00 p.m. The Pirates welcome members of the Word of Life Christian Center and it will be Forecaster Friday Family Night. Take the family to the game for only $35. Fans can redeem the coupon at the Civic Center Box Office.

On Saturday night, Labatt Blue Light Hockey Night in Portland, the Pirates welcome the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins for the first meeting between the two teams since the 2008 Eastern Conference Finals. It will be Breast Cancer Awareness Night as the Pirates wear pink jerseys sponsored by Paradigm Window Solutions. This will be the first of eight games televised on Time Warner Cable Sports this season. Game time is set for 7:00 p.m.

Portland Pirates Hockey is fun, exciting and affordable entertainment where fans can watch and get to know tomorrow's NHL stars today. Pirates season ticket plans are on sale now by calling (207) 828-4665 x350.

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