2012-2013 Pirates Game Promotions

(All Game Promotions are subject to change)

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Friday, October 19 vs. Worcester 7:00 PM (Lewiston Androscoggin Bank Colisée)

• JobsInME.com Magnetic Schedule Giveaway: Don’t miss the Pirates 2012-2013 Home Opener. The first 1,250 fans into the game receive a free magnetic schedule courtesy of JobsInME.com.
• Gippers Team Party: Immediately after the game come meet the Portland Pirates Players and Coaching Staff at Gippers Sports Grill (120 Center Street, Auburn, Maine 04210).   The team will be signing autographs and chatting with the fans.  Gippers will also be offering food and beer specials.
• Oxford Casino Free Play: Every Friday home game this season, Oxford Casino will be giving out Free Play Coupons to anyone over 21!
• Gritty’s Mug Club Nights: Opening Night in Lewiston will be the first of five Gritty’s Mug Club Nights.  All Gritty’s Mug Club Members can take advantage of exclusive special discounts. Click here to find out how you can become a Gritty’s Mug Club Member.
• USA Hockey Night:  USA Hockey Members!  Take advantage of a great ticket offer secured by USA HOCKEY!  All USA Hockey Members and their families and friends can receive tickets to select games for ONLY $12.00.

Saturday, October 27 vs. Binghamton 7:00 PM (Lewiston Androscoggin Bank Colisée)

•  Pink in the Rink: 6^th Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Night at the Androscoggin Bank Colisée presented by Maine Medical Center Cancer Institute. See the one of a kind pink jerseys and socks as we raise money for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer!
• Boy Scouts Night: The Portland Pirates and the Pine Tree Council of the Boy Scouts of America would like to welcome back Boy Scouts as well as their families and friends to a special Boy Scout Night to welcome all scout troops!
• All tickets for Boy Scouts, family and friends, are just $12.00 each, and all Boy Scouts attending the game will receive a commemorative Portland Pirates Scout Night scout patch!  Boy Scouts are also encouraged to wear their scout uniform to the game.

Friday, November 2 vs. St. John’s 7:30 PM (Cumberland County Civic Center)

• Throwback Jersey Night: Portland Pirates players will be wearing Jerseys from the 93’-94’ season presented by Irving Oil.
• Oxford Casino Free Play: Every Friday home game this season, Oxford Casino will be giving out Free Play Coupons to anyone over 21!
• JobsInME.com Magnetic Schedule Giveaway: The first 1,250 fans to enter the turnstiles will receive a free magnetic schedule courtesy of JobsInME.com.
• Meet the Team at the Cumberland County Civic Center: Fans this is your chance to meet the players and coaching staff of the Portland Pirates. Arrive at the Captains Club after the game.
• Goodwill Night: All fans will receive two free tickets to a future Pirates game with a donation to Goodwill.
• United Way Night: As part of the game a check presentation will be made to the United Way of Greater Portland representing funds raised through the Pirates involvement in the current United Way Campaign.
• USA Hockey Night: USA Hockey Members!  Take advantage of a great ticket offer secured by USA HOCKEY!  All USA Hockey Members and their families and friends can receive tickets to select games for ONLY $12.00.

Saturday, November 3rd, 2012 8:00 AM

• “A Day of Hockey, Presented by Irving Oil.”  On Saturday, November 3rd, 2012 the Pirates will hold “A Day of Hockey”, presented by Irving Oil, to benefit The Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital at Maine Medical Center. This will be in conjunction with “Try Hockey For Free Day” that takes place across America this same day. The night before will be Opening Night in Portland. Get the taste of hockey Friday night with our opening ceremonies and then grab your skates on Saturday for our Day of Hockey!

Wednesday, November 14 vs. Worcester 7:00PM (Lewiston Androscoggin Bank Colisée)

• Lewiston Chamber of Commerce and YPLAA Night #1: This season the Portland Pirates are extending an offer to all Androscoggin County Chamber members, family and friends the ability to purchase discounted tickets for select games this season. The Pirates are offering $12 Best Available Tickets for all 6 games including the selected “Business After Hours” game on Wednesday, November 14th at 7:00pm at the Androscoggin Bank Colisée.

Saturday, November 17 vs. Providence 7:00PM (Cumberland County Civic Center)

•  Military Appreciation Night, presented by Martin’s Point Health Care: Come out and support the men and women of the United States Military, as the Portland Pirates honor active military personnel, veterans, and military families on this special night.
• Portland Regional County Chamber of Commerce Night #1: This season the Portland Pirates are extending an offer to all Portland Regional County Chamber members, family and friends the ability to purchase discounted tickets for select games this season. 
• Holiday Pack 
• Student Rewards Night: The Pirates honor hard work in the classroom by inviting all Key Bank Student Rewards recipients to a Pirates game for free. Key Bank Student Rewards program is being enjoyed by over 250 schools across the state of Maine.  Over 75,000 students have earned FREE TICKETS to Pirates games since 2001 and we want your school to experience the benefits of the program and join in on the excitement of Pirates hockey. School’s can use these vouchers for honor roll, community service, perfect attendance, student council service, volunteerism, and much more. Call and sign your school up today!
• This game will be televised on Time Warner Cable.  TWC-TV is usually found on channels 9, 12 or 21.

 Tuesday, November 20 vs. Manchester 7:00 PM (Cumberland County Civic Center)

• VIP Cup Game, Presented by VIP Parts, Tires & Service: The Portland Pirates and the Manchester Monarchs will compete for the VIP Cup, awarded to the team which wins the most head-to-head regular season games between Portland and Manchester each season.  The two teams will play a total of 12 games.  For more information on the VIP Cup please visit www.vip-cup.com.

Friday, November 23 vs. Springfield 7:00 PM (Cumberland County Civic Center)

• Gritty’s Mug Club Night: Come to the second of five Gritty’s Mug Club Nights.  All Gritty’s Mug Club Members can take advantage of exclusive special discounts. Click here to find out how you can become a Gritty’s Mug Club Member.
• Oxford Casino Free Play: Oxford Casino Free Play: Every Friday home game this season, Oxford Casino will be giving out Free Play Coupons to anyone over 21!
• Toy Drive Presented by The Portland Press Herald: Bring in a non-opened toy for any game between Thanksgiving and Christmas, and receive two tickets to a future Pirates game.  Toys donated to Toys for Tots and Bruce Roberts Toy Fund.

 Friday, November 30 vs Worcester 7:00 PM (Cumberland County Civic Center)

• The Portland Press Herald Teddy Bear Toss: Bring a teddy bear to toss on the ice when the Pirates score their first goal! All bears will be donated to local charities in advance of the holiday season.
• Oxford Casino Free Play: Oxford Casino Free Play: Every Friday home game this season, Oxford Casino will be giving out Free Play Coupons to anyone over 21!
• Good Shepherd Food Bank Night: All fans will receive two tickets to a future Pirates game for donating a non-perishable food item to the Good Shepherd Food Bank.

Saturday, December 1 vs. Providence 7:00 PM (Cumberland County Civic Center)

• Kent Hulst Bobblehead Night presented by Bath Savings Institution:  The first 1,000 fans to enter the turnstiles will receive the first bobblehead in a series of four.
• Rotary Night: The Pirates have fundraising possibilities for all Rotary Clubs – for more information.  Please contact Christian Ouellette at 207-828-4665 Ext. 307.
• Toy Drive Presented by The Portland Press Herald: Bring in a non-opened toy for any game between Thanksgiving and Christmas, and receive two tickets to a future Pirates game.  Toys donated to Toys for Tots and Bruce Roberts Toy Fund.
• USA Hockey Night: USA Hockey Members!  Take advantage of a great ticket offer secured by USA HOCKEY!  All USA Hockey Members and their families and friends can receive tickets to select games for ONLY $12.00.
• This game will be televised on Time Warner Cable.  TWC-TV is usually found on channels 9 in Maine and 21 in New Hampshire.   

Tuesday, December 11 Vs. Bridgeport 7:00 PM (Cumberland County Civic Center)

• Toy Drive Presented by The Portland Press Herald: Bring in a non-opened toy for any game between Thanksgiving and Christmas, and receive two tickets to a future Pirates game.  Toys donated to Toys for Tots and Bruce Roberts Toy Fund. 

Friday, December 14 vs. Manchester 7:00 PM (Lewiston Androscoggin Bank Colisée)

• VIP Cup Game, Presented by VIP Parts, Tires & Service: The Portland Pirates and the Manchester Monarchs will compete for the VIP Cup, awarded to the team which wins the most head-to-head regular season games between Portland and Manchester each season.  The two teams will play a total of 12 games.  For more information on the VIP Cup please visit www.vip-cup.com
• Oxford Casino Free Play: Oxford Casino Free Play: Every Friday home game this season, Oxford Casino will be giving out Free Play Coupons to anyone over 21!
• Gritty’s Mug Club Night: Come to the third of five Gritty’s Mug Club Nights.  All Gritty’s Mug Club Members can take advantage of exclusive special discounts. Click here to find out how you can become a Gritty’s Mug Club Member.
• Toy Drive Presented by The Portland Press Herald: Bring in a non-opened toy for any game between Thanksgiving and Christmas, and receive two tickets to a future Pirates game.  Toys donated to Toys for Tots and Bruce Roberts Toy Fund.

 Wednesday, December 19 vs. Springfield 7:00 PM (Cumberland County Civic Center)

• Toy Drive Presented by The Portland Press Herald: Bring in a non-opened toy for any game between Thanksgiving and Christmas, and receive two tickets to a future Pirates game.  Toys donated to Toys for Tots and Bruce Roberts Toy Fund.

 Thursday, December 27 vs. Providence 7:00 PM (Cumberland County Civic Center)  

• Fall Night of Champions: It’s the Pirates annual “Night of Champions” where we will be honoring sports teams which have earned championships during the fall and winter seasons at a Pirates home game. Last year, over 20 teams participated in the Night of Champions program throughout the state from 10 different sports and 4 classes throughout the fall and winter seasons. We will be offering the opportunity once again this year to any championship team in Maine for the 2012-2013 Season! The Championship teams will be recognized throughout the night for all their hard work and dedication for their respective sports.

Saturday, December 29 vs. Adirondack 7:00 PM (Lewiston Androscoggin Bank Colisée)

• USA Hockey Night: USA Hockey Members!  Take advantage of a great ticket offer secured by USA HOCKEY!  All USA Hockey Members and their families and friends can receive tickets to select games for ONLY $12.00.
• Student Rewards Night: The Pirates honor hard work in the classroom by inviting all Key Bank Student Rewards recipients to a Pirates game for free. KeyBank Student Rewards program is being enjoyed by over 250 schools across the state of Maine.  Over 75,000 students have earned FREE TICKETS to Pirates games since 2001 and we want your school to experience the benefits of the program and join in on the excitement of Pirates hockey. School’s can use these vouchers for honor roll, community service, perfect attendance, student council service, volunteerism, and much more. Call and sign your school up today!

Monday, December 31 vs. Connecticut 5:30 PM (Cumberland County Civic Center)

• Postgame Fireworks powered by Electricity Maine! Celebrate New Year’s with the Pirates in Portland! The game, an expected sellout, will mark the 18th season the Pirates have celebrated New Year’s featuring New England’s largest indoor fireworks display at the conclusion of the game, powered by Electricity Maine!

Saturday, January 5 vs. Bridgeport 7:00 PM (Cumberland County Civic Center)

• Team Photo Presented By Bill Dodge Auto Group:  The 1^st 2,000 fans through the turnstiles receive a special team photo, courtesy of Bill Dodge Auto Group.
• This game will be televised on Time Warner Cable.  TWC-TV is usually found on channels 9 in Maine and 21 in New Hampshire.   

Saturday, January 19 vs. Connecticut 7:00 PM (Cumberland County Civic Center)

• Olaf Kolzig Bobblehead Night, presented by UniFirst. Come early to be among the first 1,000 fans to receive the second bobblehead in a series of four.
• Boy Scout Night: The Portland Pirates and the Pine Tree Council of the Boy Scouts of America would like to welcome back Boy Scouts as well as their families and friends to a special Boy Scout Night to welcome all scout troops! All tickets for Boy Scouts, family and friends, are just $12.00 each, and all Boy Scouts attending the game will receive a commemorative Portland Pirates Scout Night scout patch!  Boy Scouts are also encouraged to wear their scout uniform to the game.
• Student Rewards Night: The Pirates honor hard work in the classroom by inviting all Key Bank Student Rewards recipients to a Pirates game for free. KeyBank Student Rewards program is being enjoyed by over 250 schools across the state of Maine.  Over 75,000 students have earned FREE TICKETS to Pirates games since 2001 and we want your school to experience the benefits of the program and join in on the excitement of Pirates hockey. School’s can use these vouchers for honor roll, community service, perfect attendance, student council service, volunteerism, and much more. Call and sign your school up today!
• Good Shepherd Food Bank Night: All fans will receive two tickets to a future Pirates game for donating a non-perishable food item to the Good Shepherd Food Bank.

Saturday, January 26 vs. Manchester 7:00 PM (Cumberland County Civic Center)

•  VIP Cup Game, Presented by VIP Parts, Tires & Service: The Portland Pirates and the Manchester Monarchs will compete for the VIP Cup, awarded to the team which wins the most head-to-head regular season games between Portland and Manchester each season.  The two teams will play a total of 12 games.  For more information on the VIP Cup please visit www.vip-cup.com
• Click It or Ticket, Presented by Maine Bureau of Highway Safety: Make sure to wear your seatbelt as you arrive at the game and you could earn a special Pirates t-shirt, courtesy of Maine Bureau of Highway Safety
• Team Photo, Co-sponsored by The Portland Press Herald and Brown Fox Printing:
• This game will be televised on Time Warner Cable.  TWC-TV is usually found on channels 9 in Maine and 21 in New Hampshire.    

Friday, February 1 vs. Worcester 7:00 PM (Cumberland County Civic Center)

• Oxford Casino Free Play: Every Friday home game this season, Oxford Casino will be giving out Free Play Coupons to anyone over 21!
• Goodwill Night: All fans will receive two free tickets to a future Pirates game with a donation to Goodwill.
• Unum Starting 6:  In partnership with the Maine Coalition for Excellence in Education, UNUM will recognize six teachers and four school administrators who have made a difference in the lives of students in our public schools and who represent excellence in the educational profession. The 10 people to be honored at this game were nominated and selected through UNUM’s Sixth Annual Maine Educators’ Hall of Fame, supported by the Portland Pirates.

Saturday, February 2 vs. Albany 7:00 PM (Cumberland County Civic Center)

• Girl Scout Night: Bring your Girl Scout Troop for a night of hockey and family fun! Get specially priced Tickets for only $15.00! ($3.00 of every ticket purchase will go back to the Girl Scouts of Maine Council.)  In addition to the game, enjoy a pre-game skate!  Plus, every Girl Scout participant will earn a Portland Pirates Scout Patch!
• Junior Achievement Night, Presented by Unum: For the 8^th consecutive season, the Pirates are partnering with Casco Bay High School and Junior Achievement of Maine to host “Junior Achievement Night” at the Cumberland County Civic Center.  The Pirates will be working with local high school students to give them “real world” business experience.  The students will make sales presentations to local businesses, and will be assisting Pirates employees with game operations.
• USA Hockey Night: USA Hockey Members!  Take advantage of a great ticket offer secured by USA HOCKEY!  All USA Hockey Members and their families and friends can receive tickets to select games for ONLY $12.00.
• Student Rewards Night: The Pirates honor hard work in the classroom by inviting all Key Bank Student Rewards recipients to a Pirates game for free. KeyBank Student Rewards program is being enjoyed by over 250 schools across the state of Maine.  Over 75,000 students have earned FREE TICKETS to Pirates games since 2001 and we want your school to experience the benefits of the program and join in on the excitement of Pirates hockey. School’s can use these vouchers for honor roll, community service, perfect attendance, student council service, volunteerism, and much more. Call and sign your school up today!
• Go Red Night: Once again this season, the Portland Pirates are teaming up with the American Heart Association to raise funds and awareness for the fight against heart disease.
• This game will be televised on Time Warner Cable.  TWC-TV is usually found on channels 9, 12 or 21.

Sunday, February 17 vs. St. John’s 4:00 PM (Lewiston Androscoggin Bank Colisée)

• Five County Credit Union T Shirt: The first 1500 fans through the turnstiles will get a Portland Pirates throwback logo t-shirt, courtesy of Five County Credit Union
• Girl Scout Night: Bring your Girl Scout Troop for a night of hockey and family fun! Get specially priced Tickets for only $15.00! ($3.00 of every ticket purchase will go back to the Girl Scouts of Maine Council.)In addition to the game, enjoy a pre-game skate!  Plus, every Girl Scout participant will earn a Portland Pirates Scout Patch!
• Post Game Skate with the Team, Presented by Steele Hill Resorts:  Fans have the opportunity to skate with the Pirates for 45 minutes after the game!
• Military Appreciation Night, presented by the Department of Veteran Affairs. Come out and support the men and women of the United States Military.
• Youth Sports Night: It’s the Pirates 1^st annual “Youth Sport Appreciation Night” where we will be honoring youth sport teams which will compete during the fall and winter seasons at a Pirates game played at the Lewiston Androscoggin Bank Colisée.  All members of the youth sport teams, as well as family and friends will be invited to enjoy the game and festivities.  Everyone will have the opportunity to purchase discounted tickets for the specific game!

Sunday, February 24 vs. Manchester 4:00 PM (Cumberland County Civic Center)

• VIP Cup Game, Presented by VIP Parts, Tires & Service: The Portland Pirates and the Manchester Monarchs will compete for the VIP Cup, awarded to the team which wins the most head-to-head regular season games between Portland and Manchester each season.  The two teams will play a total of 12 games.  For more information on the VIP Cup please visit www.vip-cup.com
• LL Bean Kids day:  LL Bean has teamed up with the Pirates once again to bring this special day to the Civic Center.  As the presenter, LL Bean has generously donated 1,000 tickets to local youth programs and organizations to cheer on the Pirates as they face off against the rival Manchester Monarchs.  In addition, fans can have their picture taken with the LL Bean “Bootmobile” outside the Spring St. Entrance to the Civic Center!
• WPME-TV will be at the game with great contests and  prizes!

Tuesday, February 26 vs. Providence 7:00 PM (Cumberland County Civic Center)

• WJBQ Giveaway: WJBQ will be in attendance with cool prizes!

Saturday, March 2 vs. Worcester 7:00 PM (Cumberland County Civic Center)

• 1^st Annual “Purple Night,” presented by Maine Medical Center Cancer Institute.  “Purple Night” will help raise funds and awareness for groups aiding in the fight against all types of cancers. Support a great cause that will bring survivors, caregivers, and families affected by cancer together for a night of fundraising, tributes, and great hockey! The Pirates will be wearing special Purple jerseys!
• Maine State Lottery Night – One lucky fan will win Powerball Tickets for a Year, courtesy of Maine State Lottery. Many other great prizes, such as Maine Millionaire tickets, will be awarded throughout the night!
• Time Warner Cable will be broadcasting this game! TWC-TV is usually found on channels 9, 12 or 21.

• Oxford Casino Free Play: Every Friday home game this season, Oxford Casino will be giving out Free Play Coupons to anyone over 21!
• VIP Cup Game, Presented by VIP Parts, Tires & Service: The Portland Pirates and the Manchester Monarchs will compete for the VIP Cup, awarded to the team which wins the most head-to-head regular season games between Portland and Manchester each season.  The two teams will play a total of 12 games.  For more information on the VIP Cup please visit www.vip-cup.com
• Gritty’s Mug Club Night: Come to the fourth of five Gritty’s Mug Club Nights.  All Gritty’s Mug Club Members can take advantage of exclusive special discounts. Click here to find out how you can become a Gritty’s Mug Club Member.

Saturday, March 9 vs. W-B/Scranton 7:00 PM (Cumberland County Civic Center)

• Student Rewards Night: The Pirates honor hard work in the classroom by inviting all Key Bank Student Rewards recipients to a Pirates game for free. KeyBank Student Rewards program is being enjoyed by over 250 schools across the state of Maine.  Over 75,000 students have earned FREE TICKETS to Pirates games since 2001 and we want your school to experience the benefits of the program and join in on the excitement of Pirates hockey. School’s can use these vouchers for honor roll, community service, perfect attendance, student council service, volunteerism, and much more. Call and sign your school up today!
• UNUM Presents Pirates’ Hall of Fame: The 15th member of the Pirates Hall of Fame, presented by Unum, will be inducted
• This game will be televised on Time Warner Cable.  TWC-TV is usually found on channels 9, 12 or 21.

Wednesday, March 13 vs. Adirondack 7:00 PM (Cumberland County Civic Center)

• Propel Night:  The Portland Pirates are proud to offer a full after hours PROPEL networking event at the Cumberland County Civic Center prior to the Wednesday, March 13^th regular season home game vs. Adirondack Phantoms.  The Pirates PROPEL event will include a private venue, food and beverage, and event accommodations in the Penalty Box Grill for up to 200 members and the opportunity to play broomball on the Portland Pirates ice before the game!

Saturday, March 16 vs. W-B/Scranton 7:00 PM (Cumberland County Civic Center)

• Steve Poapst Bobblehead Night, Presented by Moody’s Collision Centers. The first 1,000 fans to enter the turnstiles will receive the third bobblehead in a series of four.
• Boy Scout Night: The Portland Pirates and the Pine Tree Council of the Boy Scouts of America would like to welcome back Boy Scouts as well as their families and friends to a special Boy Scout Night to welcome all scout troops! All tickets for Boy Scouts, family and friends, are just $12.00 each, and all Boy Scouts attending the game will receive a commemorative Portland Pirates Scout Night scout patch!  Boy Scouts are also encouraged to wear their scout uniform to the game.
• Good Shepherd Food Bank Night: All fans will receive two tickets to a future Pirates game for donating a non-perishable food item to the Good Shepherd Food Bank.

Friday, March 22 vs. St. John’s 7:00 PM (Cumberland County Civic Center)  

• Oxford Casino Free Play: Oxford Casino Free Play: Every Friday home game this season, Oxford Casino will be giving out Free Play Coupons to anyone over 21!
• Maine Public Broadcasting Network Night: MPBN will be in attendance with a free DVD giveaway, and announcer Irwin Gatz will be the special guest PA announcer! All MPBN Members can receive $10 ticket by clicking here or in person at the Cumberland County Civic Center Box Office (in-advance or day of game).

Saturday, March 23 vs. St. John’s 7:00 PM (Cumberland County Civic Center)

• Northeast Delta Dental: The first 2,000 fans to enter the turnstiles will receive a toothbrush, courtesy of Northeast Delta Dental.
•  Save Your Smile Night: The Pirates encourage fans of all ages to brush and floss regularly, and ALWAYS remember to wear your mouthguard! If you show your mouthguard (in your mouth, or in its case!) at Guest Services anytime during the game, you’ll receive 2 FREE tickets to a future game! Also, get discount ticket for $13.00 (Best Available Main Deck seats), and $3.00 from each ticket sold through this offer will be donated to the Maine Dental Association Charitable Foundation! Click here or call Bennett Cassidy at 207-828-4665 ext. 308!
• Business Alliance Networking: All Business Alliance members and selected guests are invited to attend our networking event from 4:30PM – 6:30PM at the White Cap Grille (164 Middle & Market St, in the heart of the Old Port) to enjoy complementary food and a cash bar.  This will give our members the opportunity to meet other businesses in the area and develop relationships.
• Girl Scouts: Girl Scouts of Maine will be selling Girl Scout Cookies in the main lobby of the Civic Center prior, during, and after the game!  Get your cookies and support a great cause.
• Hearing Loss:The Portland Pirates are proud to partner with the Maine Center on Deafness (MCD) for yet another season!  This year, the charity hockey game will benefit programs at MCD that support individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing and/or late deafened.
• WJBQ Giveaway: WJBQ will be in attendance with cool prizes and giveaways!

Friday, March 29 vs. Manchester 7:00 PM (Cumberland County Civic Center)

• $10,000 Dash For Cash! Presented by University Credit Union: This is your chance to score big in front of 7,000 fans!  UCU has teamed up with the Pirates to bring 5 lucky fans and 5 lucky Maine students onto the ice to compete for up to $10,000 in cash! If you have what it takes to put on the helmet and step in the rink, CLICK HERE to sign up today!
• Oxford Casino Free Play: Every Friday home game this season, Oxford Casino will be giving out Free Play Coupons to anyone over 21!
• Adopt A Dog Night presented by Camp Bow Wow: The 3rd annual  Adopt-A-Dog Night! . Camp Bow Wow will be there to increase awareness about the numbers of dogs that reside in shelters or foster homes that are awaiting their “furever” home.  There will be four to five dogs on site to meet for possible adoption! Camp Bow Wow has a number of tickets available for sale with a portion of the sale of each of these tickets going to Canine Commitment – click here to get them! Bring a donation of pet food, supplies, and/or toys and receive a pair of tickets to a future Pirates game!
• VIP Cup Game, Presented by VIP Parts, Tires & Service: The Portland Pirates and the Manchester Monarchs will compete for the VIP Cup, awarded to the team which wins the most head-to-head regular season games between Portland and Manchester each season.  The two teams will play a total of 12 games.  For more information on the VIP Cup please visit www.vip-cup.com.

Sunday, April 7 vs. Springfield 4:00 PM (Cumberland County Civic Center)

• The Portland Press Herald Presents Salty’s Birthday: Join us in the Captain’s Club before and during the game as the Portland Pirates celebrate Salty Pete’s birthday.
• FCCU T Shirt: The first 2500 fans through the turnstiles will get a Portland Pirates throwback logo t-shirt, courtesy of Five County Credit Union

Sunday, April 14 vs. Hershey 4:00 PM (Cumberland County Civic Center)

• Bill Dodge Auto Group Night
• Shirts off their Backs: Pirates Players will give lucky fans the Shirts off their backs after the game, presented by Irving Oil!
• Team Awards, Presented by Creative Awards:  The fans vote for the top players throughout the season.

Friday, April 19 vs. Bridgeport 7:00 PM (Cumberland County Civic Center)

• Electricity Maine has teamed up with the Portland Pirates to present The Power to Help Night on Friday, April 19^th as they battle the Bridgeport Sound Tigers.  Electricity Maine will donate over 800 tickets to local, non-profit organizations right here in Maine as part of the night, highlighting their Power to Help Fund  brining awareness to groups such as KidsPeace, St. Mary’s Health System, Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice and Good Shepherd Food Bank. How can you help?  Join us!  Electricity Maine will be on hand throughout the game to promote the mission of the Power to Help Fund, and, show you how to join in.  Electricity Maine’s staff will also be handing out “Power to Help” Thunder Sticks to the first 2,000 lucky fans.  To learn more about the Power to Help Fund, or, to sign up with Electricity Maine today, visit electricityme.com today!
• Winter Night of Champions: It’s the Pirates annual “Night of Champions” where we will be honoring sports teams which have earned championships during the fall and winter seasons at a Pirates home game. Last year, over 20 teams participated in the Night of Champions program throughout the state from 10 different sports and 4 classes throughout the fall and winter seasons. We will be offering the opportunity once again this year to any championship team in Maine for the 2012-2013 Season! The Championship teams will be recognized throughout the night for all their hard work and dedication to their respective sports.
• Gritty’s Mug Club Night: Come to the final Gritty’s Mug Club Nights.  All Gritty’s Mug Club Members can take advantage of exclusive special discounts. Click here to find out how you can become a Gritty’s Mug Club Member.
• Oxford Casino Free Play: Every Friday home game this season, Oxford Casino will be giving out Free Play Coupons to anyone over 21!

Saturday, April 20 vs. Connecticut 7:00 PM (Cumberland County Civic Center)

• Kevin Dineen Bobblehead Night, presented by Maine Eye Center. Come early to be among the first 1,000 fans to receive the fourth and final bobblehead in the series!
• Student Rewards Night: The Pirates honor hard work in the classroom by inviting all Key Bank Student Rewards recipients to a Pirates game for free. KeyBank Student Rewards program is being enjoyed by over 250 schools across the state of Maine.  Over 75,000 students have earned FREE TICKETS to Pirates games since 2001 and we want your school to experience the benefits of the program and join in on the excitement of Pirates hockey. School’s can use these vouchers for honor roll, community service, perfect attendance, student council service, volunteerism, and much more. Call and sign your school up today!
• Autism Awareness Night: For the 3^rd consecutive season, the Portland Pirates will recognize individuals, families, and caregivers in the Maine autism community at the Cumberland County Civic Center.   A portion of each ticket sold through the Autism Night discount ticket site will be donated to benefit local autism organizations. Get your discount Autism Awareness tickets here!
• Julia Clukey: Olympian Julia Clukey will be honored at the game.
•  This game will be televised on Time Warner Cable.  TWC-TV is usually found on channels 9,12 or 21.