
Things to Know for the Week of February 23rd
February 23, 2009 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Portland Pirates News Release
Season tickets for the Portland Pirates 2009-2010 American Hockey League regular season are on sale now! Full season, half season and flex plans are available starting today and can be purchased with a $50 per ticket deposit by visiting the Pirates office at 94 Free Street in Portland or by calling (207) 828-4665 x350. The Pirates plans for next season include lower ticket prices and a re-scaling of the seating bowl at the Cumberland County Civic Center.
ENROTH GETS THE CALL ... Buffalo Sabres GM Darcy Regier announced today the Sabres have recalled goaltender Jhonas Enroth from Portland of the American Hockey League.
FOLLOW THE TEAM ON THE ROAD...
Pirates vs. Springfield Wednesday, February 25 at 7:00 p.m. 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 Pirates home page to watch the game for $6 or listen for FREE! In the local Portland area, fans can also listen to the game on 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).
COSTA VIDA PASSION PACKS ON SALE NOW!
The Portland Pirates are pleased to offer the Costa Vida Passion Pack, valued at $85, for the great price of $40! The Costa Vida Passion Pack includes four Main Deck tickets, two entrees and two drinks from Costa Vida.
WANT FREE PIRATES TICKETS?
Ameriprise Financial Services invites you and your family to take part in the Ameriprise Kids Program.
THIS WEEK'S FORECASTER POSTER IS...
Be sure to check out this week's edition of The Forecaster for your Pirates poster featuring forward Colin Murphy! Can't find this week's issue or missed an issue? For previous posters in the series, call The Forecaster at (207) 781-3661.
PIRATES ON THE AIR...
Glynn on WJAB 96.3FM On Monday afternoon, Greg Glynn "The Voice of the Portland Pirates" will join "The PM Jab" with host Chris Sedenka at 4:45 p.m. Glynn will talk about what record Kevin Dineen is chasing and the team's upcoming road games against Springfield and Worcester.
Dineen on WJAB 96.3FM On Tuesday morning, Portland Pirates head coach Kevin Dineen will join "The Morning Jab" with Shoe and Joe at 9:00 a.m. Dineen will talk about the team's recent road trip, Enroth being recalled and the Pirates upcoming game against the Springfield Falcons.
Dineen on WBLM 102.9 FM This Thursday, Portland Pirates head coach Kevin Dineen will join the Captain and Celeste on WBLM 102.9FM at 8:30 a.m. Tune to hear Dineen's thoughts on the upcoming home games.
Weinrich on WJAB 96.3FM Assistant Coach Eric Weinrich will make his weekly appearance on "The PM Jab" with Chris Sedenka on Thursday at 4:45 p.m. Tune in for your chance to win free tickets to an upcoming Pirates game!
UPCOMING EVENTS... Pirates vs. Hartford Saturday, February 28 at 7:00 p.m. Labatt Blue Light Hockey Night in Portland! The Hartford Wolf Pack invade the Civic Center for an important divisional matchup.
Before the game, New Faith Artist of the Year, 33 Miles will host a pre-game concert sponsored by Positive 89.3FM. The concert begins at 4:00 p.m. Discounted tickets can be purchased in advance by calling Account Executive Zach Davis at (207) 828-4665 extension 306.
The first 1,500 fans receive thundersticks from U.S. Cellular! Fans can also win lift tickets to Sugarloaf!
Pirates vs. Lowell Devils Sunday, March, 1 at 4:00 p.m. Join the Pirates for a "Day of Hockey" to benefit the Barbara Bush Children's Hospital at Maine Medical Center, presented by the Bill Dodge Auto Group and sponsored by Haley's Tire and the Cumberland County Civic Center. For more information and tickets, call Pirates Account Executive Brian Fitzmaurice at (207) 828-4665 x307.
Pirates vs. Lowell Saturday, March 14 at 7:00 p.m.
The Pirates make their second and final trip this season to the Androscoggin Bank Colisee, sponsored by Goodwill. Fans are encouraged to bring articles of clothing to the game to donate to Goodwill. Fans that contribute to the clothing drive will receive one free Pirates ticket to the Pirates home game on Sunday, April 5th against the Springfield Falcons.
PIRATES SCHEDULE
Tuesday 10 a.m. Practice (CCCC)
Wednesday 10 a.m. Pre-game skate (CCCC) 7 p.m. @ Springfield
Thursday 12 p.m. Practice (Worcester, MA)
Friday 11:15 a.m. Pre-game skate (Worcester, MA) 8:05 p.m. @ Worcester
Saturday 10 a.m. Pre-game skate (CCCC) 7 p.m. vs. Hartford Sunday 4 p.m. vs. Lowell
American Hockey League Stories from February 23, 2009
- Bisaillon Assigned To Stockton - Springfield Falcons
- Rivermen Weekly - Peoria Rivermen
- Kings Recall Purcell - Manchester Monarchs
- River Rats Weekly - Albany River Rats
- Frischmon an Iron Man; Holden Tallies First Professional Goal - Syracuse Crunch
- On the Sound - Sound Tigers Weekly - Bridgeport Islanders
- River Rats Weekly - Albany River Rats
- B-Sens Weekly - Binghamton Senators
- Penguins Name New Assistant Coach - Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins
- Things to Know for the Week of February 23rd - Portland Pirates
- Devils Take Possession of Fourth Place - Albany Devils
- Crunch Announce Details of Taco Bell Night at the Crunch - Syracuse Crunch
- Flames Turning Up The Heat In West Division Race - AHL
- Amerks March into Last Quarter of the Season - Rochester Americans
- Flames on a Roll as February come to Close - Abbotsford Heat
- Phantoms Weekly - Adirondack Phantoms
- B-Mets & Family Enrichment Network To Launch Charity Bowling Tournament - Binghamton Senators
- Wolves Weekly - Chicago Wolves
- Rampage Weekly - San Antonio Rampage
- Houston Aeros host Wild Viewing Party Tuesday at Maple Leaf Pub - Houston Aeros
- Wolf Pack Weekly - Connecticut Whale
- Chris Cichocki Named Penguins Interim Assistant Coach - Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins
- Hamilton Hosts Rochester And Toronto And Travels To Cleveland This Week - Hamilton Bulldogs
- River Rats Get Back to "Work" - Albany River Rats
- Admirals Hold the Line on Ticket Prices - Milwaukee Admirals
- Hog Talk Returns Tonight At Cousin's Bar And Grill - Rockford IceHogs
- IceHogs Stumble at Home - Rockford IceHogs
- Wolves Pavelec Named Player Of The Week - Chicago Wolves
- Wolves' Pavelec named Reebok/AHL Player of the Week - AHL
- Bears Take Two of Three - Hershey Bears
- Moose Drop All Three In Week 20 - Manitoba Moose
- Blues Recall Yan Stastny From Peoria - Peoria Rivermen
- Sharks see-sawed their way to three points last week - Worcester Sharks
- Monarchs Weekly Report - Manchester Monarchs
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