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Portland Pirates Weekly Report

February 12, 2007 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Portland Pirates News Release


The Pirates return home from their five game road trip on Sunday, February 18th as they host the Worcester Sharks 4:05 p.m. Sunday will be Go Red with the Pirates and KeyBank. Join the Pirates, KeyBank and the American Heart Association in their fight against heart disease. Everyone is encouraged to wear red to the game and the first 1,500 fans in attendance will receive Go Red T-Shirts! For more information on how you can support the cause, click here. Plus on Sunday the Unum Challenge will continue with the season series currently tied at 3-3.

UPCOMING EVENTS

SAVE THE DATE!

Evening with the Pirates

Tuesday, March 13 at 6:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.

The Portland Pirates Foundation is pleased to announce the 2007 Evening with the Pirates - A Night of Grog, Grub & Games. Join the Portland Pirates team for an evening of silent and live auctions, gaming (for entertainment only), host comedian George Hamm, live buccaneer music from the Crow's Nest, magic by the Steelegraves, a treasure chest raffle with lots of booty, plenty of grog from Pepsi and Gritty McDuff's, grub from some of downtown Portland's finest galleys, and Pieces of Eight for the best Pirate costume! You won't want to miss this fun filled evening, all to benefit the Portland Pirates Foundation and Maine Children's Cancer Program. For more information, call the Pirates at (207) 828-4665.

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. Entries must be received by February 25th. For more information, call the Pirates at (207) 828-4665.

"Day of Hockey" on February 25th

"A Day of Hockey" will be held on Sunday, February 25, 2007, at the Cumberland County Civic Center. The event, made possible by the Portland Pirates Foundation, is being held to raise awareness and funds for The Barbara Bush Children's Hospital at Maine Medical Center. It will include the Portland Pirates game against the Lowell Devils, as well as many other hockey events including: Salty Pete's "Skate for the Kids," The 3rd Annual Clash of the Classes High School Boys Hockey game (Cape Elizabeth vs. Cheverus), Girls High School Hockey game, Broomball (Local media vs. Barbara Bush Children's Hospital staff), Youth Hockey events and much, much more.

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.

PIRATES SCHEDULE

Tues 12:30 p.m. Practice at Norfolk Scope

Wed 7:15 p.m. @ Norfolk

Thu TBD Practice at Wachovia Spectrum

Fri 7:05 p.m. @ Philadelphia

Sat TBD Practice (CCCC)

Sun 4:05 p.m. vs. Worcester

For tickets call the Civic Center box office at (207) 775-3458.

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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