Portland Pirates Weekly Report

Published on April 11, 2005 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Portland Pirates News Release


THIS WEEK

The Pirates post a 32-33-6-6 record as they head into the final week of the season.

NEXT HOME GAME: Friday, April 15th vs. Springfield 7:05 p.m. (Radio: WLOB 1310AM)

Boyd Gordon has nine points (3 goals, 6 assists) in his nine games against the Falcons this season.

Saturday, April 16th @ Lowell 7:00 p.m. (Radio: WLOB 1310AM)

Brian Willsie has five points (3 goals, 2 assists) in six games against the Lock Monsters.

Sunday, April 17th @ Providence 4:05 p.m. (Radio: WLOB 1310AM)

Brian Willsie and Trent Whitfield both have 10 points against the Bruins this season.

UPCOMING PROMOTIONS

Friday, April 15th vs. Springfield 7:05 p.m. - Fan Appreciation Night presented by WJBQ 97.9 FM. Don't miss the last home game of the regular season as the Pirates thank the fans for their support. At this game, the winners will be chosen for "Shirts off Their Backs" as each player will give his game-worn jersey away to a lucky fan in attendance. The night will also feature the 2004-05 Player Awards. It will also be "Go Red" Night to support the American Heart Association. The first 1,000 kids will receive a red glow stick courtesy of KeyBank and the American Heart Association. Fans are encouraged to wear red and support the Pirates and the American Heart Association.

For tickets to the Pirates final home game, call the Civic Center box office at 775-3458.

Pirates jerseys are on sale! For a limited time, replica jerseys are on sale for $65 (originally $90) and authentic jerseys are on sale for $125 (originally $150), plus all 2004-05 game worn jerseys are $75 off!

IN THE COMMUNITY

Last Friday, Pirates players Nolan Yonkman, Tomas Fleischmann and Maxime Ouellet participated in the Heroes Parade in downtown Portland. The players joined in the parade along with the New England Patriots to honor local Maine soldiers returning from overseas, veterans of our armed services and members of Maine's Congressional delegation. 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.

Tomorrow is the Cracker's Kids Club Party! The party will be at the Children's Museum of Maine located at 142 Free St. next to the Portland Museum of Art. The hour long party starts at 4:00 p.m. Pirates players Boyd Gordon, Brooks Laich, Shaone Morrisonn and Darcy Verot will help Cracker's celebrate with the kids.

On Wednesday, April 13th, Pirates players Chris Bourque and Louis Robitaille will be at the Hannaford Supermarket in West Falmouth, ME from 5:00-7:00 p.m. The players will sign autographs and give away tickets to the Pirates final home game on April 15th.

On Thursday, April 14th, Pirates players Nolan Yonkman and Jared Aulin will present the Pirates eighth and final "Goals for Success" program of the year at the Oxford Elementary School in Oxford, ME from 2:00- 3:00 p.m. The program is sponsored by Healthy Maine Partnerships and Pepsi.

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

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 Friday, April 22nd, The Pirates invite you to the "christening" of the Pirates new exhibit at the Children's Museum of Maine.

The Portland Pirates Foundation has announced that the date for the 2nd Annual Crackers Golf Classic presented by Time Warner Cable. The event will be held at The Woodlands Club on October 3rd. This year it will be attended by the entire Pirates team and other Portland celebrities. Last year, the inaugural Crackers Golf Classic benefited the Casco Bay Hockey Association (CBHA). The Crackers Golf Classic is named for the Pirates long-time mascot, Crackers the parrot.

LAST WEEK

This past Friday was $10,000 Dash for Cash Night sponsored by The Portland Regional Chamber and 102.9FM WBLM. Alan Schoppee from Portland won the contest by collecting the most dollar bills in 102.9 seconds.

The Pirates posted a 1-1-1-1 record last week.

Wednesday, April 6th @ Manchester (5-4 OTL)

Brian Willsie scored two goals in the game against the Monarchs.

Friday, April 8th vs. Manchester (4-1 L)

Jason Ulmer scored the Pirates lone goal on an assist from Jeff Paul.

Saturday, April 9th @ Worcester (5-4 SOL)

Maxime Daigneault made 30 saves.

Sunday, April 10th @ Lowell (3-2 W)

Chris Bourque notched his first professional point with an assist on the Pirates goal by Boyd Gordon.

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