Portland Pirates Weekly Report

March 20, 2006 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Portland Pirates News Release


WHAT'S NEW!

The Atlantic Division leading Pirates are one of just six teams that have clinched a playoff berth.

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

The Pirates remain in first place in the Atlantic Division with 92 points and are just 4 wins away from tying the franchise record for wins in a season (46) set back in the 1994-95 season.

Next home game: Sunday, April 2nd vs. Albany at 4:05 p.m. For tickets, call the Civic Center Box Office at (207) 775-3458.

UPCOMING PROMOTIONS

Sunday, April 2nd - 4:05 PM vs. Albany River Rats - Team Photo Night and the $10,000 DASH FOR CASH! The Maine Credit Union League will provide a 2005-2006 Portland Pirates team photo to each fan in attendance. In addition, fans can sign up in the lobby for the chance to compete in the popular $10,000 Dash for Cash promotion brought to you by Modern Woodmen of America.

Saturday, April 8th - 7:05 PM vs. Lowell Lock Monsters - Time Warner Cable and AAA Member Appreciation Night! Every fan in attendance will receive a Portland Pirates/Time Warner Digital Phone mini-stick. In addition, 1,000 fans will receive a tote bag from AAA of Northern New England.

IN THE COMMUNITY

During the month of March, Coors will donate $25 for every Pirates goal scored at home as well as 25 cents from each case of Coors Light sold at Hannaford to the Portland Pirates Foundation and the American Heart Association.

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". Fans can sign up to walk or donate! For more information, call the Pirates at (207) 828-4665.

LAST WEEK

The first place Pirates have won seven consecutive road games, a new franchise record.

Saturday, March 18th vs. Bridgeport (5-2 W)

The Pirates now have the best home record in the Atlantic Division (23-9-2-2) and are two wins shy of the franchise record for home victories (25) set back in the 1993-94 season.

Sunday, March 19th @ Providence (6-3 W)

The win on Sunday was the Pirates seventh consecutive road win as they continue to set a new benchmark for consecutive road victories. The previous franchise record was four consecutive road wins set back in 1994, 1996 and 2000.

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.



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