Portland Pirates Weekly Report

Published on January 22, 2007 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Portland Pirates News Release


Friday, January 26th vs. Providence Bruins 7:05 p.m.

On Friday, students from Casco Bay High School will present the "coolest" game of the season. This opportunity is part of the Junior Achievement of Maine's "Company Program". This year, the Junior Achievement's Company Program will continue to serve as the model around which the Pirates and the students from Casco Bay High School will generate to gain an understanding about running a business. The program is sponsored by UnumProvident and Maine Bank and Trust. As part of the game, there will be a pre-game skate starting at 5:00 p.m., plus a Pirates costume contest and much, much more! To purchase tickets, click here! For every discounted online purchase, $2.00 from every purchase in will go back to the Casco Bay High School for library and technology needs. Tune in to "207" on WCSH 6 on Tuesday night at 7:00 p.m. as students Dri Huber and Emily Kelsey join the show to talk about their plans for the "coolest" game of the season.

Every Friday is Amato's Future Stars Friday! The Pirates are proud to offer 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. For more information on how to get your Amato's Future Stars ID card, call the Pirates at (207) 828-4665.

UPCOMING PROMOTIONS

Pirates All-Star Z-Pack On Sale Friday!

Following his recent selection to the 2007 Canadian AHL All-Star team, the Pirates have created the Pirates All-Star Z-Pack featuring All-Star Zenon Konopka. The package includes: 4 Main Deck tickets, an autographed All-Star puck and a Pirates t-shirt for just $40! The Pirates All-Star Z-Pack will go on sale starting on Friday. For more information and to purchase your Pirates All-Star Z-Pack call the Pirates at (207) 828-4665 ext. 350.

2007 Fix Cup Tournament

Starting today, the Cumberland County Civic Center will host the inaugural "Fix Cup" Hockey Tournament. Similar to the Beanpot held in Boston, the tournament will involve four local teams competing on back to back Mondays to crown a champion. The full Fix Cup schedule is listed below. Adult tickets are $7 and Student tickets are $4 and all proceeds will benefit the Frank Fixaris Memorial Endowment at Saint Joseph's College of Maine.

Monday, January 22, 2007

6:00 p.m. Falmouth High School vs. Cheverus High School

8:00 p.m. Scarborough High School vs. Cape Elizabeth High School

Monday, January 29, 2007

6:00 p.m. Consolation game

8:00 p.m. Championship game

The tournament is made possible by Ricetta's Brick Oven Pizzeria, BBI Waste, Cumberland County Civic Center, Creative Imaging and Creative Awards.

Pirates at Shaw's Supermarkets!

On Tuesday, January 23rd, Pirates players Geoff Peters and Drew Miller will be at the Shaw's Supermarket in Portland at 21 Auburn St. in the Northgate Plaza. The Pirates players will be signing autographs and giving fans a chance to enter to win Pirates tickets and other prizes.

SUBWAY "Pirate for a Day" Contest

The Pirates are now accepting entries for the "Pirate for a Day" Contest. Fans have the chance to record a :15 video entry as to why they deserve to be a Pirate for a day. The person with the best entry will win a hockey salary for a day, accommodations at Holiday Inn By the Bay the night before the game, dinner the night before the game, a pre-game meal at SUBWAY® restaurants, a customized authentic Pirates jersey, an autographed hockey stick, seat next to the back-up goalie during the game, be a guest radio commentator with the "Voice of the Pirates" Greg Glynn, player meet-and-greet, locker room tour and much, much more. Fans can e-mail their video clips to kscarpati@portlandpirates.com. For more information, call the Pirates at (207) 828-4665.

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.

KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR...

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 previews the Pirates upcoming games.

Friday, January 26th

The Ice Bar Returns!

Located outside the Portland Harbor Hotel is the 7,000 pounds of ice that make up this year's ice bar. Starting on the 26th, the outdoor courtyard and ice bar will be serving specialty martinis, wines, and local beers. Plus, there will a special performance by the Joan Kennedy Trio.

SAVE THE DATE!

Evening with the Pirates

Tuesday, March 13 at 6:00 p.m.

Evening with the Pirates featuring a casino theme at the Holiday Inn By the Bay. Stay tuned to www.portlandpirates.com for event details.

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