Portland Pirates Weekly Report

April 9, 2007 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Portland Pirates News Release


Pirates Meet Monarchs in Rematch on Tuesday

Pirates must beat Manchester on Tuesday to keep playoff hopes alive

DOWN TO THE WIRE...

In pursuit of the fourth place Providence Bruins for the final playoff spot in the Atlantic Division, the Pirates host Manchester on Tuesday at 7:05 p.m. The Pirates trail the Bruins by six points in the Atlantic Division playoff race, to find out what needs to happen in order for the Pirates to make the playoffs, click here.

Tuesday night is College Night at the Civic Center! The Portland Pirates are teaming up with SIFE (Students In Free Enterprise) of the University of Southern Maine to host College Night. The evening is presented by SIFE and sponsored by TD Banknorth and MacDonald Page. The night will include exciting giveaways, plus pre and post game specials at Bleacher's Sports Bar, $3 Dewey's, Rivalries and Gritty McDuff's Brew Pub. All local college students, alumni and staff are invited to attend Tuesday's game for just $8 (Main and Quarter Deck tickets) and one lucky fan will win $1,000 cash! Fans that purchase tickets to this game online or over the phone will get a free six inch meal deal from Subway! Plus, Subway Restaurants' national spokesman, Jared Fogel, will be at the game to drop the ceremonial first puck. To purchase online, click here or over the phone, call the Pirates at 828-4665 x312.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Ryan Avery Wins the Pirate for a Day Contest!

This season the Pirates accepted videos from fans who were trying to win their opportunity to be a Pirate for a Day sponsored by SUBWAY Restaurants. Ryan Avery won the contest beating the two other finalists, Jason Lanoie, Pedro Rivera in an online poll. During the Pirates game on April 15th against the Hartford Wolf Pack, Avery will become a Pirate for a Day. The prize pack includes: Pro-rated hockey salary for a day, accommodations at Holiday Inn By the Bay, pre-game meal at SUBWAY restaurants, complete uniform with skates, customized authentic Pirates jersey, player meet-and-greet and much, much more!

Saturday, April 14th vs. Lowell 7:05 p.m.

Saturday is Hockey Night in Portland! This will be the second of two U.S. Cellular Player Card Nights. The first 5,000 fans will receive the second and final set of 12 Portland Pirates player collector cards sponsored by U.S. Cellular. MaineToday.com's SEEN TEAM will be at the game taking pictures of fans. Entertainment will be provided by Mad Science of Maine and New Hampshire! Lee Stearns will also be providing entertainment in the lobby before the game.

Sunday, April 15th vs. Hartford 4:05 p.m.

The Pirates celebrate Fan Appreciation Night with extra prizes and promotions all evening. At the end of the game the Pirates will give their fans the Shirts off their Backs! The Maine Credit Union League will provide a 2006-2007 Portland Pirates team photo to each fan. In celebration of Fan Appreciation Night, Oxford Plains Speedway will be handing out 2,000 tickets to their May 2nd Oxford Acceleration Series race on the way into the arena.

GREAT DEALS!!!

Pirates Merchandise up to 50 % off!

Right now selected Pirates merchandise is up to 50% off! Sale items include Pirates hats, shirts, sweatshirts, vests, youth apparel and Pirates posters. The sale ends on April 15th, so get your gear today! Stop by merchandise stands at your next Pirates game or visit www.portlandpirates.com.

Portland Pirates Posters

The Portland Pirates have teamed up with Port City Life Magazine to bring you a limited edition poster series of your Portland Pirates as photographed by the magazine last season. The Portland Pirates posters are available at all Pirates home games at the merchandise stands on the concourse and in the main lobby or to get your poster today, call the Pirates at (207) 828-4665. All the proceeds from the sale of the posters will benefit the Portland Pirates Foundation. These posters are now just $10 (regularly $15) while supplies last!

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.

PIRATES SCHEDULE

Tues 7:05 p.m. vs. Manchester

Wed 10:00 a.m. Practice (CCCC)

Thu 10:00 a.m. Practice (CCCC)

Fri 7:05 p.m. @ Lowell**

Sat 7:05 p.m. vs. Lowell**

Sun 4:05 p.m. vs. Hartford**

**Broadcast on WLOB 1310 AM instead of 1440 AM/95.5 FM because of Boston Red Sox baseball.

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.

Did you know fans can also listen to Pirates games for FREE on the internet? Just visit www.cnn1240.com.

2007-08 TICKETS ON SALE NOW...

Tickets for the 2007-08 season are on sale now. Season ticket packages start as low as $60 (youth) $70 (adults). For more information or to purchase tickets for next season call the Pirates at 828-4665.



American Hockey League Stories from April 9, 2007


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