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Portland Pirates Weekly Report

February 28, 2005 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Portland Pirates News Release


THIS WEEK

The Pirates record stands at 24-25-3-5 as the team enters the week with two home contests against the Worcester IceCats.

NEXT HOME GAME: Thursday, March 3 vs. Worcester 7:05 p.m. - Ticket Redemption Night. All full and half season ticket holders can redeem any unused tickets for this game 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.

Brian Sutherby has four goals and one assist in five games against the IceCats this season.

Sunday, March 6 vs. Worcester 4:05 p.m. - Calder Cup Night! The Calder Cup will be on display during the Pirates game against the IceCats. The Calder Cup will travel over 12,000 miles over 19 cities on its 9th excursion around the league on its tour leading up to the Calder Cup Finals.

Owen Fussey has five points (3 goals, 2 assists) in six games against Worcester this year.

UPCOMING PROMOTIONS

Pepsi, Hannaford and the Portland Pirates have teamed up to present the "It's time to choose sides" promotion. Visit your local Hannaford Supermarkets to enter to win a pair of tickets to an upcoming home game plus a chance to win Pepsi and the grand prize, a great behind the scenes hockey experience.

Starting on March 4, Gritty's and the Portland Pirates will present the "Power Play" promotion. Sign up at any Hannaford Supermarket in the greater Portland area for a chance to win one of three terrific prize packs. The contest winners will be announced on Friday, March 11th and Tuesday, March 22nd on morning show with the Captain and Mark on WBLM 102.9FM.

This week, listen to 99.9FM "The Wolf" during the morning show with Dave and Michelle and during the afternoon drive with Amy Ryan for the "Ceiling Fans" promotion. The station will be giving out tickets to the Pirates game on March 12th versus the Philadelphia Phantoms.

Sunday, March 6th vs. Worcester 4:05 p.m. - The Calder Cup will be on display during the Pirates game versus the IceCats. The Calder Cup will travel over 12,000 miles over 19 cities on its 9th excursion around the league on its tour leading up to the Calder Cup Finals.

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 into the Portland Pirates Hall of Fame.

Friday, April 8th vs. Manchester 7:05 p.m. - $10,000 Dash for Cash Night sponsored by 102.9FM WBLM. In the first intermission, WBLM will sponsor a $10,000 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 Thursday, 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

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.

On Wednesday, March 2nd, Pirates players will participate in "Read Across America Day" at the Fairfield School in Saco, ME.

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 Thursday, March 10th, the Pirates will present their final Goals for Success program sponsored by Healthy Maine Partnerships and Pepsi at Manchester School in Windham from 1:30-2:30 p.m.

Also 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

The Pirates went 2-1-0-0 last week.

Friday, February 25 @ Providence (5-0 L)

Maxime Daigneault made 14 saves in his Pirates debut.

Saturday, February 26 @ Providence (5-1 W)

Brian Willsie scored his first professional hat trick in a four-point performance (3 goals, 1 assist).

Sunday, February 27 @ Bridgeport (3-2 W)

Jared Aulin scored two goals against the Sound Tigers and has four points in his last two games.

With back to back wins the Pirates continue to climb the Atlantic Division standings.



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