Portland Pirates Weekly Report

Published on December 10, 2007 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Portland Pirates News Release


After back to back wins this weekend, the Pirates look to continue success with two home games on Saturday and Sunday.

This Saturday is Hockey Night in Portland! The Pirates will be hosting the Springfield Falcons at 7:05 pm. Just in time for the Holidays - one lucky fan is going to win a diamond courtesy of Day's Jewelers. Fans can enter the contest in the lobby before the game begins. During the second intermission, one lucky fan's name will be drawn!

Can't make it to the game? Saturday's Pirates game will also be televised live on Time Warner Cable in Cumberland and York Counties on Time Warner Cable Channel 22 and in former Adelphia service areas wherever TW9 is available.

On Sunday, December 16 the Pirates play the Springfield Falcons at 4:05 pm. Fans will receive a free can of Pepsi on their way out of the arena after the game, courtesy of Pepsi Bottling Group. The MaineToday.com Seen Team will also be at the game. Get your photo taken for the website and you may be the Seen Fan of the Night. Get Seen...only on MaineToday.com

Family Five Packs are available for all Sunday home games and include, 5 Main Deck Tickets, 5 Hot Dogs or Pizza Slices, 5 Sodas, and 1 "Daily Scroll" Coupon all for the discounted price of $55.

LOOKING AHEAD...

Tuesday, December 11

Shaw's Supermarket Appearance

Fans will have the opportunity to meet Pirates players Brendan Mikkelson and Mike McKenna at the Shaw's Supermarket at 91 Auburn Street in the Northgate Plaza, Portland from 3:30-4:30 p.m. The Pirates players will be signing autographs and giving fans a chance to enter to win Pirates tickets and other prizes. The Pirates players will be selling food bags as part of the Spirit of Giving food drive. Fans that purchase a food bag will receive a pair of tickets for the Pirates game on December 16th against the Springfield Falcons at 4:05 pm.

Wednesday, December 12

Dineens on WBLM

Pirates coaches Kevin and Gord Dineen will be on WBLM's morning show with the Captain and Celeste at 8:00 am.

Shipyard Appearance

On Wednesday, the Shipyard Brewing Company is hosting a meet and greet with Portland Pirates players Ryan Dingle and Matt Christie at the Hananford on Forest Ave. in Portland. The players will be at the event handing out Pirates tickets, signing autographs, and giving away Shipyard key chains, hats and t-shirts.

Meet Eric Weinrich at Maine Savings

On Wednesday, former UMaine Black Bear and current Pirates defenseman Eric Weinrich will be up in Bangor from 3:30-4:30 p.m. at the Maine Savings location at 671 Broadway in Bangor, ME. Weinrich will be signing autographs and giving fans a chance to enter to win Pirates tickets and other prizes.

Youth Hockey Appearance

Fans and youth hockey players from Bangor Youth Hockey will have the opportunity to meet Pirates defenseman Eric Weinrich at the Sawyer Rink at Hayford Park on 13th Street in Bangor, ME from 5-7 p.m. Weinrich will be signing autographs and giving fans a chance to enter to win Pirates tickets and other prizes.

Saturday, December 15

Portland Professional Hockey Boosters Blood Drive

Pirates forward Shane Hynes will be at the American Red Cross Blood Donor Center at 524 Forest Avenue in Portland Maine from 12-1 pm. Hynes will be handing out tickets and signing autographs to people who donate blood.

Tuesday, December 18

Alfond Arena

vs. Manchester Monarchs

(Los Angeles Kings) 7:05 pm

The Pirates hit the road to play a home game in Alfond Arena at the University of Maine in Orono, ME. This game is presented by Maine Savings. Visit the Maine Savings home page to order tickets to the game at a special discounted price. Tickets are on sale now for just $17.00. Tickets can be purchased by calling the UMaine Box Office at (207) 581-BEAR or 1-800-756-TEAM. The box office is open Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Fans can also purchase tickets and ride on a Pirates Fan Bus from Portland to Orono for $40.00 ($35.00 for Pirates Season Ticket Holders), and $23.00 for just the bus transportation. To purchase bus tickets, fans can call the Pirates office at (207) 828-4665 ext. 350 to make reservations.

GREAT DEALS!!!

Wescott and Sons One Day Extravaganza Sale!

Everything in Stock in on Sale from 8 am to 6 pm at Wescott and Sons, located on Route 25 in Gorham, right before the Standish line. Food and drinks will be provided all day. You can also enter to win a $500 gift card. Frank 107.5 will be there live from 11 am-1 pm. Win family four packs of tickets to see the Pirates play and autographed Pirates merchandise.

The Portland Pie Company would like to invite you to check out their new location at 51 York Street, Portland before or after the game. The Portland Pie Company sponsors the "Delivery of the Game" at all Pirates home games, where one lucky fan receives a free pizza delivered to their seats to enjoy during the game.

The Portland Pirates have teamed up with Pepsi to provide fans with an opportunity to get a "Buy One, Get One Free" ticket offer. Special coupons can be found on the Pepsi display in participating Hannaford store locations in Maine for a limited time only. For each purchase of one (1) regularly priced ticket in the Main or Quarter Deck, receive one (1) ticket of equal or lesser value*. Coupon must be redeemed in person at the Cumberland County Civic Center Box Office. Coupons available on Pepsi displays at participating Hannaford store locations while supplies last.*See coupon for complete details.

Shaw's Rewards Card Offer

Shaw's and the Pirates are proud to present a great ticket offer this season. Get $12 Main or Quarter Deck tickets for any Pirates regular season Home Game this season (a savings of up to $6 per ticket) when you present your Shaw's Rewards Card at the Box Office Window.

Want to be closer to the action? The Portland Glass "Seats on the Glass" contest will allow forty (40) lucky winners to experience the excitement of Pirates hockey with a front row seat.

Forty winners will receive four (4) rink side seats to a Portland Pirates home game during the 2007-2008 season. Winners will also receive a complimentary Daily Scroll and their chance to have their picture displayed on the Pirates video scoreboard. The winners will be notified at least two weeks in advance for their selected game.

Fans, don't forget to stop by Costa Vida before Pirates games. Bring in your Pirates ticket stub to get great discounts. Located on Western Ave in South Portland - Home of the official Burrito of the Portland Pirates.

Looking for a new and exciting way to enjoy Pirates Hockey? Grab a seat in the new Funtown Splashtown Family Fun Zone hosted by Jolly John, an alcohol-free seating and entertainment area in section AA of the Cumberland County Civic Center. The fans who sit in this section enjoy special entertainment, giveaways, mascot visits and other great promotions.

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