Ring in the new year with the Pirates and CCCC

Published on December 29, 2008 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Portland Pirates News Release


Pirates vs. Norfolk Admirals Wednesday, December 31 at 5:30 pm

The Pirates and the Cumberland County Civic Center are proud to bring you the annual Kids' News Years game! New England's largest indoor fireworks display, presented by U.S. Cellular, will follow the 5:30 pm game.

Youth Main Deck and Quarter Deck tickets are $8 in advance. Purchase tickets by calling (207) 828-4665 x350.

The first 3,500 fans in attendance will receive 4" Glow Sticks, sponsored by U.S. Cellular.

Pirates vs. Norfolk Admirals Saturday, January 3 at 7:00 pm

It's a Labatt Blue Light Hockey Night in Portland! Enjoy pregame Labatt specials at The Stadium from 4:30 to 6:30 pm. Other local establishments, including Dimitri's, Brian Boru and Matthews will also offer drink specials throughout the day.

Pirates vs. Springfield Falcons Sunday, January 4, 2008 at 4:00 pm

Before the game, don't miss our team photo giveaway and stick around after the game for a team autograph session and get your photo signed by the players, sponsored by Maine Credit Union League!

The Pirates welcome momslikeme.com! Visit their website for details on discounted tickets to the game.

Sudzie Family Five Packs are available for all Sunday home games and provide fans with five Main Deck tickets, five hot dogs or pizza slices, five sodas, one Daily Scroll game program, and one free Sudzie Minuteman exterior car wash for the discounted price of $60.

PIRATES ON THE ROAD...

Pirates @ Worcester Sharks Monday, December 29th 7:05 p.m.

(make-up game, originally scheduled on December 19)

Fans can watch or listen to Pirates games LIVE on the internet courtesy of AHL Live. Click the AHL Live icon on the left side of the home page or in the local Portland area fans can also listen to the U.S. Cellular Pirates/Radio Network. The U.S. Cellular Pirates/Radio Network includes the Pirates flagship station, The Bay 1400AM and 1490AM (Portland) and affiliates WEZR 1240 AM (Lewiston-Auburn), WTME 780 AM (Rumford) and WKTQ 1450 AM (South Paris).

Cast your vote for the Pirates Hall of Fame!

The Portland Pirates have announced that four players will be on the ballot for induction into the Portland Pirates Hall of Fame presented by Unum. Forward Mike Boback, forward Chris Jensen, forward Darren McAusland and former owner, the late Tom Ebright, are all eligible for induction in 2008. Fans may vote from Monday, December 22 to Monday, January 26 for the nominee they think should be inducted into the Hall of Fame, presented by Unum, by clicking here!

United Way Pantry Project

Hungry people in Greater Portland are getting a little help this holiday season from the Portland Pirates and the Cumberland County Civic Center. The Pirates and the Civic Center have joined the Pantry Project, a food gathering program organized by United Way of Greater Portland to benefit Preble Street and other food pantries in the area.

How you can help...

The United Way pantry will be set up in the lobby of the Civic Center for the whole month of December. The Pantry Project wish list includes food items such as canned goods, pasta and rice, baby food, condiments, coffee and tea, sugar and more. Glass jars are also accepted. Fans can drop off the food items at the pantry shelves anytime they visit the Civic Center for a Pirates game, concert or other event.

Holiday Packs Still Available!

There is still time left to give the gift of hockey this season, with an Olympia Sports-Portland Pirates Holiday Pack for just $59! This great deal is valued at more than $100 and features five Main Deck flex vouchers, a Pirates/Olympia Sports t-shirt and a coupon good for 20% off any one item at Olympia Sports.

Add a Portland Pirates hat and two additional Main Deck flex vouchers, a $50 value, for just $20 more! Holiday packs are on sale through December 31st and can be purchased online at portlandpiratesstore.com or by calling (207) 828-4665 x350.

PIRATES ON THE RADIO THIS WEEK...

Glynn on WJAB 96.3FM

On Monday, Pirates broadcaster, Greg Glynn will be live on "The PM Jab" with host Chris Sedenka at 4:45 p.m.

Dineen on WJAB 96.3FM

Portland Pirates head coach Kevin Dineen will join "The Morning Jab" with Shoe and Joe at 9:00 a.m.

Win Free Pirates Tickets on WGME 13

The Portland Pirates and WGME 13 have announced Fan Zone Fridays! This season fans can watch "Daybreak" on WGME 13 between 5:00- 7:00 a.m. and call to win free Pirates tickets to an upcoming Pirates game. For more information and full contest rules, visit the Pirates website.

COMING SOON...

Pirates vs. Lowell Devils Friday, January 9 at 7:00 p.m.

It's Goodwill Night with the Portland Pirates. Goodwill will have trucks parked outside the Civic Center where fans can drop off any gently used clothing or household items. For making a donation, fans will receive a free Main Deck ticket to a future game!

Forecaster Friday Family Night- take the family to the game for only $35 by bringing the coupon found in that week's edition of the Forecaster to the Civic Center Box office.

Pirates vs. Springfield Falcons Saturday, January 10 at 7:00 p.m.

It's a Labatt Blue Light Hockey Night in Portland! This game will also be broadcast live on Time Warner Cable channel 22 in Cumberland and York Counties and on TWC where available. For channel listings in your area, visit yourtownscable.com.

The Pirates will also welcome Boy Scouts from the area, along with their families and friends.

Pirates vs. Springfield Falcons Sunday, January 11 at 4:00 p.m.

The Pirates will host a party for all Season Ticket Holders after the game at the Holiday Inn By The Bay until 9:00 p.m. Food and drinks will be provided and the Pirates players and coaches will be in attendance to mingle and raffle off great prizes!

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