Portland Pirates Weekly Report

Published on October 31, 2005 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Portland Pirates News Release


The first place Pirates improved their record to 6-2-0 and extended their winning streak to five games with wins this weekend against Philadelphia and Binghamton.

Today Nathan Marsters was nominated for the Koho/AHL Goalie of the month. Marsters is 5-0 in a Pirates uniform and ranks second among AHL goaltenders with a 1.60 GAA.

Ryan Shannon was nominated for the CCM Vector/AHL Rookie of the Month. This past weekend, Shannon extended his point streak to eight games with two goals on Friday and an assist on Saturday.

Next home game: Saturday, November 5th vs. Lowell at 7:05 p.m. For tickets, call the Civic Center Box Office at (207) 775-3458.

UPCOMING PROMOTIONS

Saturday, November 5th vs. Lowell - Saturday is "Hockey Night in Portland." Saturday night games feature a full night experience, including pre-game specials at local restaurants and special promotions at the game.

Saturday, November 12 vs. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton - Gold medalist swimmer and Portland native, Ian Crocker will be at the game to meet fans and promote his new DVD "Unfiltered". Saturday will also be Salvation Army Kettle Kick-off Night.

Ticket plans are still available for the 2005-06 season at the Pirates office, located at 531 Congress Street in Portland. Ticket plans start at just $50. The office is open Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Fans can also purchase tickets over the phone by calling (207) 828-4665 or by e-mailing tickets@portlandpirates.com.

IN THE COMMUNITY

Last week the entire Pirates team took a tour of the Barbara Bush Children's Hospital at Maine Medical Center. As part of the tour, the players met the patients and staff during the first of many trips for Pirates players to the hospital this season.

Ryan Shannon will join the AHL chat room on this Thursday at 2:00 p.m. To join the chat room, visit www.theahl.com.

On Monday, November 14th meet some of the Pirates players at O'Naturals Restaurant on Exchange St. in Portland from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

LAST WEEK

Friday, October 28th vs. Philadelphia (5-2 W)

Ryan Shannon and Dustin Penner scored twice as the Pirates posted a 5-2 victory over the defending Calder Cup Champions, the Philadelphia Phantoms.

Saturday, October 29th vs. Binghamton (3-2 W)

Pirates goaltender Nathan Marsters was sharp in goal with 27 saves, improving his record to 5-0.

This season, fans can watch all Portland Pirates games live on the internet by visiting www.portlandpirates.com and clicking on B2 Networks logo. All games are also broadcast live on the U.S. Cellular, Big Jab, Pirates Radio Network WJAB 1440AM/95.5FM, 1220AM ESPN Radio, WTME 780AM and WKTQ 1450AM. Tune in 15 minutes prior to face-off for the Pirates pre-game show with Brian Demoree and the voice of the Portland Pirates, Greg Glynn. New this season on WJAB1440AM/95.5FM, don't miss the expanded pre-game show for all Saturday night home games starting at 6:00 p.m. Fans can submit questions to be answered on the air by e-mailing onair@portlandpirates.com.

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