Things to Know for the Week

Published on November 3, 2008 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Portland Pirates News Release


Pirates Power Play on WGME News 13

Tune in Monday to WGME-13 at 6 p.m. to catch "The Pirates Power Play" with WGME's Dave Eid and Pirates defenseman Mike Kotska. This fun and interactive segment gives fans a unique view of their favorite Portland Pirates! The segment will also re-air during the 10 o'clock news on FOX 23.

Pink Jersey Auction

The game-worn pink jersey online auction continues this week! Now is your chance to bid on the jerseys, worn during Breast Cancer Awareness Night on Saturday, October 25th. The current auction ends on Saturday, November 8th.

PIRATES ON THE RADIO THIS WEEK

MONDAY

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.

TUESDAY

Dineen on WJAB 96.3FM

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

THURSDAY

Dineen on WBLM 102.9FM

Portland Pirates head coach Kevin Dineen will be on WBLM 102.FM with The Captain and Celeste at 8:10 a.m.

Weinrich on WJAB 96.3FM

Pirates Assistant Coach Eric Weinrich will join "The PM Jab" with host Chris Sedenka at 4:45 p.m. Weinrich will talk about the Pirates upcoming games this weekend and much, much more!

November 5th Pirates @ Worcester Sharks 7:05 p.m.

Watch Wednesday's Road Game at The Stadium

The Stadium in Portland will be the exclusive host of the Pirates away game watch party on Wednesday, November 5th as the Portland Pirates take on the Worcester Sharks at 7:05 p.m. Fans can enjoy drink specials and watch the game on screens throughout the restaurant and bar areas.

Fans can also 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).

WCSH 6 Coach's Corner

This week, Pirates Head Coach Kevin Dineen will sit down with Lee Goldberg on Friday for a brand new edition of coach's corner produced and presented by WCSH 6.

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 and 7:00 AM and call to win free Pirates tickets to an upcoming Pirates game. For more information and full contest rules, visit our website.

November 7th Pirates vs. Springfield Falcons 7:00 p.m.

The Pirates next home game is this Friday against the Springfield Falcons. It's a Forecaster Friday Family Night, and you can take the family to the game for only $35. Just bring the coupon from this week's edition of the Forecaster to the Civic Center Box Office. It will also be United Way Night, as the Pirates welcome fans who have supported the 2008 United Way of Greater Portland Annual Campaign.

November 8th Pirates vs. Philadelphia Phantoms 7:00 p.m.

This Saturday, the Pirates will honor our veterans with a Stars and Stripes jersey, sponsored by Martin's Point Health Care, as they take on the Philadelphia Phantoms.

It's a Labatt Blue Light Hockey Night in Portland. Enjoy pregame drink specials and prizes at The Stadium from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

COMING SOON...

November 14th Pirates vs. Albany River Rats 7:00 p.m.

The Pirates take their home ice advantage to the Androscoggin Bank Colisée, home of the Lewiston MAINEiacs, to take on the Albany River Rats. Tickets are on sale now at the Colisée Box Office, by calling (207) 783-2009 or at www.thecolisee.com. Group tickets can be purchased through the Pirates at (207) 828-4665 x350.

Portland Pirates Schedule for the week of 11/03

Monday 10 a.m. practice (CCCC)

Tuesday 10 a.m. practice (CCCC)

Wednesday 10 a.m. practice (CCCC)

7:05 p.m. @ Worcester

Thursday 10 a.m. practice (CCCC)

Friday 10 a.m. practice (CCCC)

7:00 p.m. vs. Springfield

Saturday 10 a.m. practice (CCCC)

7:00 p.m. vs. Philidelphia



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