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Portland Pirates Weekly Report

November 21, 2005 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Portland Pirates News Release


BREAKING NEWS: The Mighty Ducks of Anaheim announced today that the National Hockey League (NHL) club has recalled left wing Chris Kunitz and goaltender Michael Wall from the Portland Pirates. In addition, the Ducks have reassigned center Ryan Getzlaf and right wing Corey Perry to Portland.

Last night, Pirates rookie goaltender Nathan Marsters made a career-high 41 saves to pace the Pirates to a 5-3 win against the Hartford Wolf Pack.

On Sunday, during the second intermission Megan Valente from Wells, ME was a winner of the Olympia Sports Kids Score-o contest. Her prize includes 3 or 4 night Caribbean Cruise for three courtesy of Hurley Travel Experts.

The new Portland Pirates Hall of Fame Display, presented by UnumProvident and made possible by Getetched.com is now on display in the Penalty Box Grill, located in the main lobby of the Cumberland County Civic Center.

Next home game: Wednesday, November 23rd vs. Manchester at 7:05 p.m. For tickets, call the Civic Center Box Office at (207) 775-3458.

UPCOMING PROMOTIONS

Wednesday, November 23rd vs. Manchester 7:05 p.m. - Casco Federal Credit Union Food Drive. All fans are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items to the game.

Saturday, November 26th vs. Lowell 7:05 p.m. - Three lucky fans will have the opportunity to win some cold hard cash during the $10,000 Dash For Cash that will take place during the first intermission.

Fun Management Group has announced a new product line, Portland Pirates Funpacks. Portland Pirates Funpacks contain Main Deck ticket vouchers to any Portland Pirates home game and exclusive Portland Pirates merchandise. All Funpacks come fully assembled in festive packaging and make a great holiday gift! For more information, or to purchase a Pirates fun pack visit www.funmangroup.com.

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

Tonight Ryan Shannon and Tim Brent will be hosting trivia from 6:30 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. at Bleachers Sports Pub on 118 Prebble Street in Portland.

On Wednesday, November 30th, Pirates players will present the "Goals for Success" program at Fort James School in Biddeford, ME from 1:15 p.m.-2:00 p.m.

LAST WEEK

Friday, November 18th vs. Lowell (4-3 W)

Kent Huskins, Igor Pohanka, Shane O'Brien and Bruno St. Jacques all scored their first goals of the season.

Saturday, November 19th vs. Providence (4-3 W)

Curtis Glencross scored the game-winning goal just 22 seconds into overtime.

Sunday, November 20th vs. Hartford (5-3 W)

Zenon Konopka scored two goals in the victory.

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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