Portland Pirates Weekly

Published on May 13, 2008 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Portland Pirates News Release


THE PIRATES ADVANCE TO THE EASTERN CONFERENCE FINALS!

In an exciting Game 6, the Portland Pirates got two goals from Jason King in a 5-4 win over the Providence Bruins on Friday night at the Dunkin' Donuts Center. The Pirates will face the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins in the Eastern Conference Finals.

Friday's game marked the Pirates 107th Calder cup playoff game franchise history. It was the third consecutive game J.S. Aubin has made 30 or more saves. Aubin is 8-1 in the playoffs and hasn't suffered a defeat since Game 1 of the Atlantic Division semifinals at Hartford on April 16th.

The Pirates will take on the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, who defeated the Philadelphia Phantoms by a score of 3-1 at the Wachovia Arena at Casey Plaza on Friday Night. With the win, the Penguins claimed the series in five games. The Pirates posted a 1-1-0-0 record against the Penguins this season, beating them 2-1 at home on January 25 and dropping a 3-0 decision on the road February 8.

The Eastern Conference Finals series, which will follow a 2-3-2 format, will open in Wilkes-Barre with Games One and Two slated for Wednesday, May 14 and Thursday, May 15. The full Eastern Conference Finals schedule is listed below.

EASTERN CONFERENCE FINAL SERIES (BEST-OF-SEVEN)

Game 1 Wednesday, May 14th @ Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 7:05 pm

Game 2 Thursday, May 15th @ Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 7:05 pm

Game 3 Sunday, May 18th @ Portland 4:05 pm

Game 4 Tuesday, May 20th @ Portland 7:05 pm

Game 5* Wednesday, May 21st @ Portland 7:05 pm

Game 6* Friday, May 23rd @ Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 7:05 pm

Game 7* Saturday, May 24th @ Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 7:05 pm

*If Necessary

Individual playoff tickets for the Eastern Conference Finals start at just $10.00. The full list of the Pirates adult advance purchase ticket options for the 2008 Calder Cup Playoffs are listed here. Fans can purchase all potential Pirates home playoff games. Tickets can be purchased in person or by phone (207) 775-3458 at the Cumberland County Civic Center Box Office.

The Box Office is open from 9:30 am- 5:00 pm Monday thru Friday, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm on Saturdays and closed on non-game Sundays. When the Pirates play weekend home games, the Box Office is open on Saturday from 9:30 am through the second intermission of the game and on Sunday from 10:00 am through the second intermission of the game.

Fans can also purchase tickets through Ticketmaster by calling (207) 775-3331or online at http://www.ticketmaster.com.

COUNTDOWN TO THE 3 MILLIONTH FAN...

The Pirates are only 588 fans away from welcoming the franchise's 3,000,000th fan. The milestone will happen Sunday afternoon when the Pirates host the Penguins for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals at 4:05 p.m. and one lucky fan attending the game will be the 3,000,000th fan in franchise history. The fan will receive the following:

3 Season Tickets

A Play Station 3 video game system

Portland Pirates Team Jersey

Seats in the Owner's box for a game during the 2008-09 season

$50 gift card from Shaw's Supermarkets

Three (3) $100 gift certificates from NAPA Auto Parts

Twelve (12) free car washes from Sudzie Autowash

One burrito a week for one year from Costa Vida

A Commemorative Plaque

In celebration of Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals and the Pirates 3 Millionth Fan, the Pirates will be hosting a pre-game party on the Spring Street Plaza of the Civic Center from 2:00 until game time on Sunday. The party will feature local band Weatherd performing a free concert for Pirates fans.

Portland is one of the American Hockey League's oldest franchises having reached the three million fan plateau in their 15th season in the American Hockey League. Only Albany, Providence, Hershey and Rochester have a franchise history equal or longer than the Pirates. In the history of the Portland franchise the Pirates have had 84 sellouts. The sellout crowd of 7,420 on February 4, 1995 at the Cumberland County Civic Center was the largest crowd in Pirates history.

LOOKING AHEAD...

Pizza Time in Scarborough and The Stadium in Portland will host watch parties on Wednesday, May 14 for Game 1 and Thursday, May 15 for Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the Portland Pirates and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins.

Pizza Time and the Stadium will air the live video feed from B2 Networks starting at 6:50 p.m.

Pizza Time is located at 185 U.S. Route 1 in Scarborough, Maine.

The Stadium is located at 504 Congress Street in Portland. The watch party at the Stadium will take place in the function room in the back of the restaurant.

The event is free and open to the public and media.

GREAT DEALS...

Get $16 Main or Quarter Deck tickets for any Pirates Eastern Conference Finals home playoff games (a savings of up to $3 per ticket) when you present your Shaw's Rewards Card at the Box Office Window. This offer is available for the Portland Pirates vs. the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (Pittsburgh Penguins) games on Sunday, May 18 at 4:05 pm, Tuesday, May 20 at 7:05 pm and Wednesday, May 21* at 7:05 pm (*if necessary).

Certain restrictions apply. Tickets must be purchased in person at the Cumberland County Civic Center. This discount can not be combined with any other ticket offer or promotion. Tickets can be purchased up to two (2) weeks in advance of the desired game. No refunds / exchanges / subject to availability. Offer expires on May 22, 2008.

Looking for a new and exciting way to enjoy Pirates Hockey? Grab a seat in the 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. Fans who sit in this section enjoy special entertainment, giveaways, mascot visits and other great promotions. For more information, click here!

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.

PIRATES SCHEDULE

Tues

Travel Day

Wed

@ Wilkes-Barre/Scranton

7:05 p.m.

Thurs

@ Wilkes-Barre/Scranton

7:05 p.m

Fri

TBD

Sat

TBD

Sun

vs. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton

4:05 p.m.

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