Portland Pirates Weekly Report

Published on December 11, 2006 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Portland Pirates News Release


This week the Pirates unveiled the new Dodge Pick-up window at the Cumberland County Civic Center. The life size Dodge front end is located above the will-call window and is now officially known as the "Dodge Pick-up Window".

On Wednesday, December 13th Pirates players Tim Brent, Curtis Glencross, Zenon Konopka and Pierre Parenteau will visit the Hannaford location in Scarborough at 31 Hannaford Drive from 5-6 p.m. as part of the Shipyard Brewing Winter Getaway Contest. At the event, fans can enter to win a trip to the AHL All-Star Classic in Toronto, plus win Pirates tickets and prizes. In addition to the appearance, during the contest window, The Shipyard Brewing Company will donate 10 cents for each 12-pack sold to the National Kidney Foundation to ring in the holiday season.

30 Year Poster Giveaway on Friday night!

Next home game: Friday, December 15, 2006 - 7:05 PM vs. Manchester Monarchs

In celebration of 30 Years of AHL Hockey in Portland, fans will receive a commemorative poster courtesy of Atlantic Sportswear. Every Friday is Amato's Future Stars Friday! The Pirates are proud to offer the all MSHA, Middle School and High School hockey players who present your Amato's Future Stars ID card at the ticket window the day of the game or in advance will receive one (1) FREE reserved seat. AAA Insurance will also be at the game taking pictures of fans with Crackers and Salty Pete.

The first 1,000 fans will receive a pocket road atlas courtesy of AAA Insurance. Also on this night, the Pirates will be supporting the WCSH 6 Coats for Kids campaign. Fans are encouraged to bring new or used coats, mittens, or hats to the game. Anyone who donates will get a free pair of Pirates tickets.

UPCOMING PROMOTIONS

Sunday, Dec. 17, 2006 - 4:05 PM vs. Springfield Falcons

At the conclusion of the game, there will be a "Skate with the Team" brought to you by Weight Watchers. MaineToday.com's SEEN TEAM will be at the game taking pictures of fans. One lucky fan will win a prize as the SEEN Fan of the Game.

Sunday, Dec. 31, 2006 - 5:35 PM vs. Hartford Wolf Pack

Kids New Years with fireworks sponsored by U.S.Cellular!

After the game, the Pirates will host the largest indoor fireworks show in the state choreographed by the award winning team at Atlas PyroVision Productions. 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, to buy now, click here or call the Pirates at (207) 828-4665.

Pirates Birthday Party Presented by Amato's

Make this year's birthday extra special for the little Pirates' fan in your family! Our birthday package includes Main Deck tickets to the game as well as pizza, cake and soda in our Captain's Club before the game. The birthday child will receive an autographed puck and a birthday card signed by a Pirates player and every child receives party favors, and much more! Contact Rob Slaughter at (207) 828-4665 ext. 312 to book your birthday party today!

Special Offer at Play it Again Sports

Now you have even more reason to visit the new hockey superstore at Play it Again Sports on Marginal Way from December 15 to December 17th. When you spend $100 at Play it Again Sports on Marginal Way, you will get two free Main Deck Pirates Flex Tickets redeemable for any upcoming Pirates regular season home game.

Free Kids Tickets at Wendy's

The Portland Pirates and Wendy's are proud to announce that they have partnered up to offer FREE kids tickets at greater Portland area Wendy's. Pirates fans can visit local Wendy's restaurants and pick up a coupon for a FREE kids ticket to any 2006-07 Pirates home game. In addition, any time the Pirates win a home game, fans can bring their ticket stubs to local Wendy's restaurants - either that night or the following day - to receive a FREE small chili.

Special Offer at Costa Vida

Bring your Portland Pirates ticket stub to Costa Vida Fresh Mexican Grill and score a free appetizer or dessert with purchase of an entrée. For more great promotions and discounted offers from Cinemagic, Shaw's and The Maine State Lottery, click on the icons below.

ON THE AIR

WCSH 6 Coach's Corner

Head Coach Kevin Dineen recently sat down with Lee Goldberg for a brand new edition of coach's corner now produced and presented by WCSH 6 which can be seen at www.portlandpirates.com.

Eye on the Pirates

Every Thursday during the 6 o'clock news on WCSH 6, sports anchor Lee Goldberg focuses on the Pirates top stories and headlines and previews the upcoming weekend.

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.

Fans can watch all Pirates games 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 games for free on the internet at www.cnn1240.com.

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