
Portland Pirates Weekly Report
March 7, 2006 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Portland Pirates News Release
The Cumberland County Civic Center will be rockin' this weekend! On Friday and Saturday night the Hershey Bears make their only visit to Portland this season. Many of the current Bears are familiar faces from last season's Pirates squad including, Tomas Fleischmann, Jared Aulin, Chris Bourque, Graham Mink and Louis Robitaille. Following the 2004-2005 season, the Washington Capitals relocated their primary minor league affiliate to Hershey, Pennsylvania, ending an 12 year relationship with the Portland Pirates. The first place Pirates are now the primary affiliate of the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim.
"Our fan support has been incredible this year and we are just as excited as they are about this weekend. I think these games are going to be a good test for our team and we are looking forward to the challenge," said Pirates captain Aaron Gavey.
Tickets are going fast, don't be left out! For tickets, call the Civic Center Box Office at (207) 775-3458.
Today Ryan Shannon was named the Pirates Player of the Week. On Wednesday morning, Shannon will join "The Morning Jab" on WJAB 1440AM/95.5FM at 8:00 a.m.
UPCOMING PROMOTIONS
Friday, March 10th vs. Hershey Bears at 7:05p.m. - State Farm Ice Scraper Night and Amato's Future Stars Friday - The first 1,000 fans attending the night's game will receive a free ice scraper from State Farm Insurance.
Saturday, March 11th vs. Hershey Bears at 7:05p.m - L.L.Bean Night! L.L.Bean provides a 100% satisfaction guarantee on their quality products. The Pirates are offering their own guarantee on L.L.Bean Night. For this game only, if you are not completely satisfied with the quality of the hockey game or the overall experience, then the Pirates will replace your ticket with a complimentary ticket for April 2nd or April 9th. No questions asked. It's that simple. That's a Pirates guarantee.
SPECIAL OF THE WEEK! Order two Pirates t-shirts online and get one free!
UPCOMING EVENTS
Wednesday, March 15th - Hannaford Appearance - From 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. two Pirates Players will be at the Hannaford store in Falmouth on 65 Grey Rd. The players will meet with fans and give tickets away every 10 minutes!
Thursday, March 16th - Hannaford Appearance - From 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. two Pirates Players will be at the Hannaford store in Portland on 295 Forest Ave. The players will meet with fans and give tickets away every 10 minutes!
Join the Pirates for the 2006 Southern Maine Heart Walk!
Fans, you can help the Pirates in the fight against heart disease and stroke by joining the official Portland Pirates team, the "Pirates Plank Walkers". For more information, call the Pirates at (207) 828-4665.
LAST WEEK
The first place Pirates are on pace to break the franchise record for points in a season (104) set back during the 1994-95 season.
Friday, March 3rd vs. Norfolk (4-3 L)
Ryan Shannon extended his point-scoring streak to seven games.
Sunday, March 5th vs. Springfield (6-2 W)
Garett Bembridge scored two goals.
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. This Saturday, tune in an hour early for the Hockey Night in Portland Pre-game Show with Brian Demoree and the voice of the Portland Pirates, Greg Glynn.
American Hockey League Stories from March 7, 2006
- Amerks Edge Knights In Shootout, 4-3 - Abbotsford Heat
- O'Sullivan nets team-record third hat trick - Houston Aeros
- Admirals Fall to Peoria 4-0 - Milwaukee Admirals
- Portland Pirates Weekly Report - Portland Pirates
- Pizza Pizza Skills Competition results - Hamilton Bulldogs
- Another Peoria player earns spot on St. Louis roster - Peoria Rivermen
- Monarchs "At Your Service" Nets Over $50,000 - Manchester Monarchs
- Sound Tigers snippets - Bridgeport Islanders
- B-Sens season tickets on sale Wednesday; Senators unveil fifth anniversary logo - Binghamton Senators
- Senators sign winger Dusty Jamieson to 25-game PTO; Kompon released - Binghamton Senators
- Kozak back to Pack - Connecticut Whale
- Falcons Prepare For Rats On Wednesday - Springfield Falcons
- Wolves Seeking Greener Pastures - Chicago Wolves
- Predators Recall Tootoo, Zanon - Milwaukee Admirals
- Mystery bobblehead to be unmasked this Friday - Grand Rapids Griffins
- Chicago in town, 1/2 Price at Center Ice - Houston Aeros
- Three Road Games This Week Before a Sunday Home Date - Peoria Rivermen
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