Portland Pirates Weekly Report

Published on December 12, 2005 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Portland Pirates News Release


With the 4-3 shootout win on Saturday night in Lowell, the Pirates jumped back into a tie for first place with Manchester at the top of the Atlantic Division.

Today Ryan Getzlaf was named the WJAB Player of the Week. Getzlaf will join the "The Morning Jab" on WJAB 1440AM/95.5FM on Wednesday morning at 8:00 a.m.

Next home game: Saturday, December 17th vs. Albany at 7:05 p.m. For tickets, call the Civic Center Box Office at (207) 775-3458.

UPCOMING PROMOTIONS

Give the gift of hockey! The Portland Pirates Holiday Pack includes 5 Main Deck tickets and a Pirates/Olympia Sports T-shirt for only $50 and is on sale now! For more information, call the ticket office at 828-4665!

Saturday, December 17th vs. Albany at 7:05 p.m.

Fans will receive valuable coupons to Subway upon entering the game.

Sunday, December 18th vs. Albany at 4:05 p.m.

Fans will receive a special giveaway courtesy of Irving Oil upon entering the game. At the conclusion of the game, there will be a "Skate with the Team" brought to you by MainelyKids.com. Fans can meet their favorite players and request autographs.

During the Pirates games on December 17th and 18th, fans are encouraged to make a contribution to the Stories of Light Campaign to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Voting is underway for the 2006 Rbk Hockey AHL All-Star Classic! Fan Balloting began Friday, December 9, at noon EST, exclusively on the official Web site of the AHL, theahl.com. Fans have the opportunity to vote for the most deserving AHL players by visiting theahl.com and completing the official AHL All-Star Fan Ballot. On-line fan balloting at theahl.com will end at 11:59 p.m. EST on Sunday, January 8, 2006. By completing the official ballot, fans will be entered to win various prizes, including the grand prize of a team-signed authentic 2006 AHL All-Star jersey. Ten second-prize winners will each win an autographed commemorative magazine from the event, and 10 third-prize winners will each receive an official 2006 Rbk Hockey AHL All-Star Classic T-shirt.

IN THE COMMUNITY

Wednesday, December 14th - Pirates players will present the "Goals for Success" program at Wells Jr. High School in Wells, ME from 1:00 p.m.-1:45 p.m.

Wednesday, December 14th - Pirates players will be at the Hannaford Supermarket next to the Maine Mall from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, December 15th - The Pirates players will be at Bull Feeney's from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Visit the restaurant in Portland to enter for your chance to win a trip for two to Dublin, Ireland! The contest runs through December 21st.

LAST WEEK

Friday, December 9th vs. Manchester (3-1 L)

Igor Pohanka scored his 4th goal of the season.

Saturday, December 10th vs. Lowell (4-3 SOW)

Corey Perry scored the game-winning goal in the sudden-death shootout.

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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