Portland Pirates Weekly Report

December 17, 2007 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Portland Pirates News Release


After back to back wins this weekend, the Pirates look to extend their winning streak on Tuesday night as they travel to Orono to play a home game in Alfond Arena at the University of Maine in Orono, ME. The game between the Pirates and the Monarchs is presented by Maine Savings. Game time is set for 7:05 p.m. Tickets are on still on sale for just $17.00. Tickets can be purchased by calling the UMaine Box Office at (207) 581-BEAR or 1-800-756-TEAM.

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. The fan bus leaves at 3:00 p.m. The bus for corporate sponsors departs at 3:45 p.m. Both buses will leave from the Cumberland County Civic Center. The parking garage at the Civic Center will stay open until 2 a.m. to accommodate fans on the two buses.

LOOKING AHEAD...

Wednesday, December 19

Pirates goalie Mike McKenna will be at Funtown Splashtown on Route One in Saco from 3-5 p.m. selling season's passes to the park. Pirates players Mike Hoffman and Brian Salcido will be at Bob's Discount Furniture in South Portland from 4-6 p.m. to support the WJBQ Blood Drive. For more details, visit www.wjbq.com and click on the "Bob's Blood Drive" link.

Thursday, December 20

Pirates players Brian Salcido and Mike Hoffman will be on WJBQ 97.9 FM at 8:10 a.m. with Meredith, Jeff and Lori to talk about the Pirates upcoming home games. The players will also be on WBLM 102.9 FM at 8:30 a.m. with "The Captain" and Celeste.

Portland Pirates players will be delivering gifts to families in need in conjunction with the Salvation Army. The players will be bringing toys and other presents to local families in need

Pirates players Shane Hynes and Mike Hoffman will be at the Maine Mall at the Maine Lottery table from 5-7 p.m. Fans can stop by the table and win great prizes.

GREAT DEALS!!!

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.



American Hockey League Stories from December 17, 2007


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