Portland Pirates Weekly Report

November 6, 2006 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Portland Pirates News Release


On Saturday night, the Pirates honored legendary Maine broadcaster Frank Fixaris at the Cumberland County Civic Center. The night included many events that commemorated the life of legendary Maine broadcaster Frank Fixaris who passed away last January.

The Pirates and Cumberland County Civic Center dedicated the press box to Fixaris during the first intermission. Saturday's events marked the beginning of a fundraising effort to establish the Frank Fixaris Memorial Endowment at Saint Joseph's College in Standish, ME. To donate to the Frank Fixaris Memorial Endowment, click here. Next game: Friday, November 10th @ Springfield 7:35 p.m.

Fans can watch the game LIVE on the internet courtesy of B2 Networks at www.portlandpirates.com or listen to the U.S. Cellular Pirates/WJAB Radio Network 1440 AM, 95.5 FM, WTME 780 AM, CNN 1240 AM and WKTQ 1450 AM. Fans can also listen to the game for free on the internet at www.cnn1240.com.

Next home game: Friday, November 3, 2006 vs. Norfolk Admirals 7:05 p.m. Saturday is Hockey Night in Portland! This Saturday, MaineToday.com's SEEN TEAM will be at the game taking pictures of fans. Photos will appear on MaineToday.com and one lucky fan will win a prize as the SEEN Fan of the Game. For tickets call the Cumberland County Civic Center box office at (207) 775-3458.

Today Pirates forward Colby Genoway (above) was named the Pirates/WJAB Player of the Week. This is the first time this season Genoway has earned the honor. This season the Morden, Manitoba native is second on the team in points with 11 (2 goals, 9 assists) including three points in his last four games. Genoway will join the Morning Show with Shoe and Joe on WJAB 1440AM/95.5FM on Wednesday morning at 8:30 a.m. Following the interview, fans will have the opportunity to win free Pirates tickets.

Sunday, November 12, 2006 - 4:05 PM vs. Springfield

Fans, AAA Family Five Packs, available for all Sunday home games, provide you with 5 Main Deck Tickets, 5 Hot Dogs or Pizza Slices, 5 Sodas, and 1 "Daily Scroll" Coupon all for the discounted price of $50.

Pirates Holiday Pack - The Pirates Holiday Pack is back! This year's holiday pack includes five Main Deck flex tickets, an Olympia Sports/Pirates t-shirt and a six inch Extra Value Meal from Subway all for just $50! Holiday Packs are available for a limited time only, call the Pirates at (207) 828-4665.

Country Kitchen Clinics- The Portland Pirates, in conjunction with Country Kitchen, are offering three (3) FREE clinics taught by Pirates coaches and players at CCCC for area youth hockey players starting in November. For more information click here! For more great promotions and discounted offers from Cinemagic, Shaw's and The Maine State Lottery, click on the icons below.

ON THE AIR

Gillies on FOX Sports Maine

Every Thursday at 4:25 p.m. tune in to Fox Sports Maine (97.5 FM, 1280 AM and 1450 AM) and hear "The Penalty Box" with host John Brubaker and Pirates forward Trevor Gillies.

Pirates players on WJBQ and WBLM

This Thursday at 8:10 a.m. on WBLM 102.9 FM two Pirates players will be in studio to talk about the Pirates upcoming home games with "The Captain" and Celeste. The players will also be on WJBQ 97.9 FM with Meredith, Jeff and Lori at 8:30 a.m.



American Hockey League Stories from November 6, 2006


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