Portland Pirates Weekly Report

February 14, 2005 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Portland Pirates News Release


THIS WEEK

The Pirates post a 20-24-3-4 record heading into the three games this week.

NEXT HOME GAME: Thursday, February 17 vs. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 7:05 p.m. - Ticket Redemption Night. A reminder to all full and half season ticket holders who wish to redeem any unused tickets: Tickets can be redeemed at the Civic Center Box Office at any time.

Replacement tickets for this game will be for the best available within the original price range.

The Pirates are led by Boyd Gordon who has scored three goals in his last ten games and has the team lead with 13 goals this season. Friday, February 18 @ Springfield 7:30 p.m.

Graham Mink has five points (3 goals, 2 assists) in four games against the Falcons this season.

Saturday, February 19th vs. Providence 7:05 p.m. - Hannaford Thunder Stick Night! The first 3,000 fans will receive a set of thunder sticks courtesy of Hannaford Supermarkets.

Shaone Morrisonn has one goal and four assists against his former team this season.

The Pirates have joined with local artist and avid hockey fan Greg Sturniolo to introduce a unique series of five original works of art with a closed edition of prints depicting the sport of hockey. The original art and prints will be unveiled to the public for the first time at a public opening at the Jameson Gallery on 305 Commercial Street on March 10th from 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. A percentage of the proceeds from the opening will be donated to the Portland Pirates Foundation. The event is free and open to the public.

PIRATES SCHEDULE

Monday, Feb. 14 7:05 p.m. 2005 Dodge AHL All-Star Classic

Tuesday, Feb. 15 All-Star Break

Wednesday, Feb. 16 1:00 p.m. Practice (CCCC)

Thursday, Feb. 17 7:05 p.m. vs. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton

Friday, Feb. 18 7:30 p.m. @ Springfield

Saturday, Feb. 19 7:05 p.m. vs. Providence

UPCOMING PROMOTIONS

Saturday, February 19th vs. Providence 7:05 p.m. - Hannaford Thunder Stick Night! The first 3,000 fans will receive a set of thunder sticks courtesy of Hannaford Supermarkets.

Saturday, March 12th vs. Philadelphia 2:05 p.m. - Maine Credit Union League Team Photo Night. All fans will receive a 2004-05 Pirates team photo courtesy of the Maine Credit Union League.

Saturday, March 26th vs. Manchester 7:05 p.m. - Hall of Fame Night presented by Bank of America. The Pirates will honor their 8th Inductee, Ryan Mulhern to the Portland Pirates Hall of Fame.

For tickets to upcoming games, call the Civic Center box office at 775-3458.

The 8th Annual "Evening with the Pirates" presented by Key Bank will take place on Tuesday, March 15, 2005 from 5:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at The Stadium Restaurant and Sports Bar. This year's event will support the Pirates new exhibit at the Children's Museum of Maine opening next spring.

A reminder to all full and half season ticket holders who wish to redeem any unused tickets: Tickets can be redeemed at the Civic Center Box Office at any time. Replacement tickets for these games will be the best available within the original price range. The following games are redemption games for the 2004-2005 season:

February 17th vs. Wilkes-Barre Scranton 7:05 p.m.

March 3rd vs. Worcester 7:05 p.m.

April 8th vs. Manchester 7:05 p.m.

IN THE COMMUNITY

Tomorrow, catch the Pirates Head Coach Tim Army on WJAB at 8:00 a.m. on the "The Morning Jab" on WJAB 95.5FM and 1440AM.

On Wednesday, listen to Nolan Yonkman on 99.9FM "The Wolf" with Dave and Michelle during the morning show at 7:30 a.m.

Also on Wednesday, meet up with Pirates players Jean-Francois Fortin and Garret Stroshein at 4:00 p.m. at the Portland Harbor Hotel for the opening of its freshly carved outdoor ice bar. The hotel's courtyard Garden, where guests enjoy outdoor dining in the summer months, will be transformed into a winter wonderland. The ice bar, hand-carved by Jeff Landry, Executive Chef of Eve's restaurant, will be open Wednesday through Saturday 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. through the end of the month, or as long as temperatures allow.

Louis Robitaille will be on WBLM 102.9FM this Friday at 8:00 a.m. with the Captain and Mark.

Hear Tim Army's wife, Sue Army this Friday at 7:52 a.m. and 5:25 p.m. on WMGX 93.1FM and WPOR 101.9FM.

Listen every weekday at 7:20 a.m. and 4:20 p.m. for the "Voice of the Pirates" Greg Glynn with your Portland Pirates daily report on WJAB 95.5FM and 1440AM.

This Saturday, the Pirates will be at the Hannaford locations in Brunswick and in Saco from 12:30- 2:00 p.m. with the WBLM "Street Team." The players will be signing autographs and giving away tickets every ten minutes!

LAST WEEK

Friday, February 11th @ Albany (2-0 L)

Kirk Daubenspeck made 27 saves in the Pirates loss to the River Rats.

Saturday, February 12th @ Hartford (3-2 L)

Louis Robitaille scored his first goal of the season on Saturday in Hartford.



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