Wanvig Signs With Pirates

Published on December 16, 2009 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Portland Pirates News Release


Portland, Maine - The Portland Pirates of the American Hockey announced today that Kyle Wanvig has been signed by the Buffalo Sabres to an AHL SPC.

Wanvig was nearing the end of his 25-game Professional Tryout, signed on October 21st.

In 23 games with the Pirates the 28 year-old Calgary, Alberta native has collected seven goals and nine assists for 16 points to rank tied for fourth in team scoring.

In 373 career AHL games Wanvig has registered 108 goals and 116 assists for 224 points. He's also appeared in 75 NHL games (with Minnesota and Tampa Bay) collecting six goals and 11 assists for 15 points.

The next Pirates (14-12-3-2) home game takes place this Friday when the Springfield Falcons (10-14-4-2) visit the Cumberland County Civic Center for a 7 p.m. start. One lucky fan could win big in the $10,000 Dash for Cash and it's a Gritty's Mug Club Members Night with special ticket discounts to all Gritty's Mug Club Members.

Saturday the Pirates meet the Sound Tigers (16-13-1-2) at 7 p.m. at the CCCC. It's a Labatt Blue Light Hockey Night in Portland and someone could win Salty Pete's Treasure Chest filled with more than $500 in prizes. It's also the Pirates second Student Achiever Night of the season as the Pirates and Aquafina reward participating schools and students with free tickets to the game.

Tickets for the games are available by calling (207) 775-3458, visiting the Cumberland County Civic Center Box Office or going on-line at www.portlandpirates.com.

Ticket plans for the 2009-2010 season are available at the Pirates office, located at 94 Free Street in Portland. The Pirates office is open Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For all the information about Pirates 2009-2010 ticket plans and 2010 Time Warner Cable AHL All-Star Classic visit www.portlandpirates.com or call (207) 828-4665 Ext. 350 to speak with one of the Pirates account executives.

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