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February 9, 2009 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Portland Pirates News Release


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

On Tuesday night, the Portland Pirates will travel to the HSBC Arena, home of the Buffalo Sabres to take on the Albany River Rats at 7:00 p.m. Tickets for this Pirates alternate site home game 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.

Can't make it to the game? Be part of the action at the Pirates Watch Party at The Stadium Restaurant and Sports Bar! The Stadium Restaurant and Sports Bar is located at 504 Congress Street in Portland. The game starts at 7:00 p.m. and will be broadcast courtesy of AHL Live and displayed on screens throughout the restaurant and bar. The event is free and open to the public.

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 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).

NEXT GAME AT THE CIVIC CENTER... 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. 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.

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" at 4:45 p.m. Glynn will talk about the team's recent win over the Hershey Bears, a possible franchise record on Tuesday in Buffalo and Trevor Gillies Bobblehead Night on Friday!

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 success against Hershey as well as the upcoming game at HSBC Arena in Buffalo, NY.

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... 4th Annual Dine Around the World Food & Wine Tasting Extravaganza to Benefit Gary's House

On Thursday, February 12th join Portland Pirates players for food and fun to the Holiday Inn by the Bay for the 4th Annual Dine Around the World Food & Wine Tasting Extravaganza! Nearly twenty of the area's finest establishments from Freeport to the Kennebunks will offer samples of their hearty hors d'oeuvres, tasty international entrees and decadent desserts. Test your palette with a sampling of various wines, place your bids on auction items. The event begins at 6:00 p.m.

Tickets to the event are on sale now ($40 per person or reserved tables of 10 for $500) and are available by calling Gary's House at (207) 400-7169.

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!

As part of Hockey Weekend Across America, the Pirates will offer a free ticket to friends of USA Hockey members! For more information, contact Pirates Account Executive/Youth Hockey Coordinator, Brian Fitzmaurice at (207) 828-4665 x307 or by e-mail at bfitzmaurice@portlandpirates.com.

Be sure to check out this week's edition of The Forecaster for your Pirates poster featuring goalie Jhonas Enroth! 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 SCHEDULE

Tuesday 10 a.m. Pre-game skate (HSBC Arena) 7 p.m. vs. Albany (HSBC Arena) Wednesday Travel Day Thursday 10 a.m. Practice (CCCC) Friday 10 a.m. Pre-game skate (CCCC) 7 p.m. vs. Worcester Saturday 10 a.m. Pre-game skate (CCCC) 7 p.m. vs. Providence Sunday 4 p.m. vs. Lowell

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