Portland Pirates Weekly Report

Published on February 21, 2005 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Portland Pirates News Release


THIS WEEK

The Pirates post a 22-24-3-5 record heading into three road games this weekend.

Friday, February 25th @ Providence 7:05 p.m.

Brian Sutherby has five points (2 goals, 3 assists) in his four games against the Bruins this season.

Saturday, February 26th @ Providence 7:05 p.m.

This is game was originally scheduled for January 23, but due to inclement weather the game was postponed.

Sunday, February 27th @ Bridgeport 4:05 p.m.

Boyd Gordon has excelled this season against the Sound Tigers with two goals and one assist in the three previous meetings.

NEXT HOME GAME: Thursday, March 3rd vs. Worcester 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.

UPCOMING PROMOTIONS

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.

Friday, April 8th vs. Manchester 7:05 p.m. - $25,000 Dash for Cash Night sponsored by 102.9FM WBLM. In the first intermission, WBLM will sponsor a $25,000 Dash for Cash.

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.

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.

IN THE COMMUNITY

Last Wednesday, Pirates players Jean-Francois Fortin and Garret Stroshein attended the opening of the outdoor ice bar at the Portland Harbor Hotel. 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.

On Saturday, Garret Stroshein and Michel Periard were at the Hannaford supermarket in Saco, ME while Chris Hajt and Jakub Cutta met up with fans at the Hannaford location in Brunswick, ME. At both locations, the players signed autographs and gave away tickets every ten minutes.

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.

Thursday morning tune in to the morning show on FRANK 107.5 FM with Bill and Shelly with special guest Garret Stroshein.

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

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.

On Wednesday, March 2nd, Pirates players will participate in "Read Across America Day" at the Fairfield School in Saco, ME. On Thursday, March 10th, Pirates players, Boyd Gordon, Tomas Fleischmann and Jakub Klepis will be guest bartenders at David's Restaurant in Portland from 5:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m.

LAST WEEK

Thursday, February 17th vs. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (1-0 W)

Kirk Daubenspeck made 41 saves to earn his third shutout of the season.

Friday, February 18th @ Springfield (3-2 SOL)

Boyd Gordon and Trent Whitfield had the Pirates goals.

Saturday, February 19th vs. Providence (3-2 W)

Jean-Francois Fortin scored his first goal of the season as the Pirates continue to gain ground on Providence in the Atlantic Division standings.

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