Sabres Sign Parrish, Loan Veteran to Portland

Published on October 6, 2010 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Portland Pirates News Release


BUFFALO, NY - Buffalo Sabres GM Darcy Regier announced today the signing of Mark Parrish. The veteran forward was then loaned to the Portland Pirates of the American Hockey League.

The 33-year-old has recorded 387 points (216 goals and 171 assists) in 720 career NHL games with Florida, NY Islanders, Los Angeles, Minnesota, Dallas and Tampa Bay. The Bloomington, Minnesota native split last season between the Lightning and the AHL's Norfolk Admirals. He collected two assists in 16 games with Tampa and registered 17 goals and 21 assists for 38 points in 56 games with the Admirals.

Parrish, who was selected 79th overall by the Colorado Avalanche in the 1996 NHL Entry Draft, enjoyed his most successful pro season in 2001-02 when he scored 30 goals and 30 assists for 60 points in 78 games with the New York Islanders.

The Pirates open their 18th season of competition, the 34th season of AHL action at the Cumberland County Civic Center this Saturday (October 9th) when the Manchester Monarchs visit the Cumberland County Civic Center for a 7 p.m. contest. Join the Pirates for the first Bud Light Hockey Night in Portland game of the season. The first 2,500 fans into the game receive a free Pirates magnetic schedule courtesy of JobsInME.com, the "Official Job Board" of the Pirates and the first 5,000 fans receive a free Portland Press Herald Pirates Preview Section. Tickets for the home opener, as well as each of the 39 other Pirates home games, are on sale now at the Cumberland County Civic Center Box Office or on-line at ticketmaster.com.

Now is the time to cash in on great savings by purchasing discounted ticket plans and advance tickets for the Pirates 2010-11 season. Ticket packages are available to meet all budgets and schedules. Call a Pirates Ticket representative today at 207-828-4665 ext. 350 to see what you've been missing!

$50 Gets You The Best Seat in the House: Pirates 2010-11 Season Ticket Packages are now available. Season Ticket prices remain unchanged for the second straight season! Pirates Season Ticket Holders enjoy numerous benefits including guaranteed seat location, great savings compared to Box Office prices, flexible payment options and Season Ticket Holders never waste a ticket. For a limited time, Premium Main Deck Tickets are available at Main Deck Pricing! To reserve your 2010-11 Season Tickets call the Pirates office at 207-828-4665 x350.

The Portland Pirates, the AHL affiliate of the Buffalo Sabres, are entering their 18th season as a member of the American Hockey League while the Cumberland County Civic Center hosts AHL play for its 34th season. Calder Cup Champions in 1993-94 and finalists in 1995-96, the Pirates have been home to a total of 230 players who have gone on to play in the National Hockey League.

Celebrating its 75th anniversary, the AHL continues to serve as the top development league for all 30 National Hockey League teams. More than 85 percent of today's NHL players are American Hockey League graduates, and for the ninth year in a row, more than 6 million fans attended AHL games across North America in 2009-10.

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