Things to Know for the Week

Published on February 2, 2009 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Portland Pirates News Release


NEXT HOME GAME... Wednesday, February 4 Pirates vs. Worcester Sharks at 7:00 p.m. The Pirates and WGME 13 will honor Survivor: Gabon Winner, Robert "Bob" Crowley with a puck drop and autograph session starting at 6:00 p.m. in the main lobby. Plus, WBLM, WJBQ and WCYY will sponsor Guitar Hero Night. Fans can arrive early and enter the Guitar Hero Contest in the main lobby. The lobby will open at 5:00 p.m. for fans to register and play Guitar Hero and qualify for the grand prize, tickets to the Pirates game on Wednesday and the "Disturbed" concert at the Cumberland County Civic Center on Saturday, April 18th. As part of the game, Jhonas Enroth will be honored for his most recent home shutout when KeyBank will make a $1,000 donation to Keep ME Warm. The money will be used to help local agencies like PROP that assists Maine residents with the cost of heating their homes.

ON THE ROAD... Pirates @ Albany River Rats Saturday, February 7th at 5:00 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 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).

Costa Vida Passion Packs On Sale Now! The Portland Pirates are pleased to offer Costa Vida Passion Packs, valued at $85, for the great price of $40! Passion Packs include four best available Main Deck tickets, two entrees and two drinks from Costa Vida. To get your Passion Pack today, call the Pirates at (207) 828-4665 x350 or click here!

PIRATES ON THE AIR...

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 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 weekend.

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!

COMING SOON... Pirates vs. Albany River Rats Tuesday, February 10 at 7:00 p.m.

The Portland Pirates will travel to the HSBC Arena, home of the Buffalo Sabres, on February 10th to take on the Albany River Rats at 7:00 p.m. Tickets for this Pirates alternate site home game are on sale now!

Ticket prices range from $15-25, with groups of 15 or more receiving $5 off the box office price. To purchase tickets or for more information, call 1-888-GO-SABRES

Pirates vs. Worcester Sharks Friday, February 13 at 7:00 p.m.

The Pirates will give away Trevor Gillies bobbleheads, sponsored by Bath Savings Institution, to the first 2,000 fans in attendance.

It will also be L.L. Bean Night! L.L. Bean provides their customers with the 100% satisfaction guarantee on their quality products; on this one night, the Pirates will offer the same satisfaction guarantee. If fans are not satisfied with the quality of the hockey game or their overall experience, then the Pirates will replace their tickets with tickets to an upcoming game! No questions asked. It is that simple. It's a Pirates Guarantee. Pirates vs. Providence Bruins Saturday, February 14 at 7:00 p.m.

Celebrate Valentine's Day with the Pirates! The Pirates will wear their new red uniforms as they host the Providence Bruins on Labatt Blue Light Hockey Night!



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