Portland, Maine - The Pirates split their two games last week, posting an overtime victory against Lowell before being handed their first home loss of the season by Bridgeport. Portland, now 4-8 on the season, is halfway through a four-game home stand, which wraps up this weekend with Hershey and Springfield providing the opposition.

The Pirates started their weekend at home against Lowell with a 3-2 overtime victory on Friday night. Derek Whitmore and Kyle Wanvig scored for the Pirates in regulation but it was Mark Mancari’s power-play goal with 24 seconds remaining in overtime that carried Portland to victory. Tyler Ennis and Nathan Gerbe each registered a pair of assists in the game while Jhonas Enroth was outstanding in a 36-save performance in front of 3,409 at the Cumberland County Civic Center.

The Pirates worked hard the following night against Bridgeport, but came up on the short end of a 3-2 decision. Mark McCutcheon netted both Portland goals, his first two as a member of the Pirates and his second career two-goal game. Mancari collected an assist on the first Pirates goal to extend his point-scoring streak to six games (2-5-7).

This Week:
The Pirates finish up their four-game home stand at the Cumberland County Civic Center. On Friday the Pirates take on the Hershey Bears (7-4-0-0) at 7:00 PM. Sunday the Pirates face the Springfield Falcons (5-5-2-1) at 4:00 PM. Tickets for both games are available by calling (207) 775-3458, visiting the Cumberland County Civic Center Box Office or going on-line at portlandpirates.com.

Friday, November 6, 2009 vs. Hershey Bears (Cumberland County Civic Center), 7:00 PM
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• Alexandre Giroux is off to a quick start with seven goals and seven assists for 14 points in seven games. Andrew Gordon is second in team scoring with seven goals and six assists for 13 points in 11 games.
  
• This will be the second of two meetings between the Pirates and Bears this season. Hershey shaded the Portland 3-2 on October 25th on the strength of Steve Pinizzotto’s shorthanded goal midway through the third period.
  
• The Bears, the defending Calder Cup Champions, are 7-4 to start their defense of their title. The Springfield Indians were the last AHL team to win back-to-back titles, turning the trick in 1990 and 1991. The Bears have captured 10 Calder Cups, making them the leaders of championship wins in AHL history.
  

Sunday, November 8, 2009 vs. Springfield Falcons (Cumberland County Civic Center), 4:00 PM
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• Charles Linglet and Chris Minard rank among the top-10 in AHL scoring. Heading into this week’s action Linglet was tied for second in League scoring with five goals and 11 assists for 16 points, while Minard had a League-leading nine goals to go along with four assists for 13 points.
  
• This will be the second of eight games to be played between the Pirates and Falcons this season. The two teams last met in the season opener for both clubs October 3rd in Springfield as the Falcons skated to a 5-2 victory.
  

Recent Transactions:
October 30, 2009 Hans Benson Signed PTO

Pirates Practice:
As schedules are subject to last-minute changes please call the Pirates office ahead of time at 207-828-4665 ext. 313 to confirm location and time.
Monday, November 2nd -10:00 AM
Tuesday, November 3rd - 10:00 AM
Wednesday, November 4th -10:00 AM
Thursday, November 5th -10:00 AM
Friday, November 6th - 7:00 PM (Game vs. Hershey) GET TICKETS
Saturday, November 7th -9:40 AM (PIA)
Sunday, November 8th – 4:00 PM (Game vs. Springfield) GET TICKETS
Sunday, November 1st – 10:00 AM

Pirates Events:
Friday, November 6 vs. Hershey Bears
Word of Life Night/ United Way Night
The Pirates welcome fans who have supported the 2009 United Way of Greater Portland Annual Campaign as well as the members of Word of Life Christian Center.
Tickets for the game are available by calling (207) 775-3458, visiting the Cumberland County Civic Center Box Office or going on-line at portlandpirates.com.

Sunday, November 8 vs. Springfield
Skate with the Pirates!
Bring your skates and stick around after the game to skate with the team, sponsored by Weight Watchers and Mercy Hospital. It’s also the first Sudzie Family Five Pack game of the year offering great discounts on tickets, food and beverage. For details visit www.portlandpirates.com.
Tickets for the game are available by calling (207) 775-3458, visiting the Cumberland County Civic Center Box Office or going on-line at portlandpirates.com.

Pirates Promotions

SUBWAY Flex Books – Flex Books made fresh by SUBWAY are packs of five or 10-ticket vouchers that can be used for any Pirates 2009-2010 regular season home game (subject to availability). This season, SUBWAY will provide one (1) promotional coupon valid for one (1) FREE 6" sub for each set of five flex tickets purchased. Fans that purchase a 10-pack will receive two (2) SUBWAY coupons. Coupons are available while supplies last. For more information call a Portland Pirates Ticket Representative at 207-828-4665 ext. 350.

Sudzie Family Five Packs provide you with Five Main Deck Tickets, Five Hot Dogs or Pizza Slices, Five Sodas, and One "Daily Scroll" all for the discounted price of $60. This season, with each purchase of a Sudzie Family Five Pack, fans will receive a coupon for one (1) free Sudzie Minuteman exterior wash (valued at $11). In total, that's a value of $123 - and you don't even need to pay the babysitter! For more information call a Portland Pirates Ticket Representative at 207-828-4665 ext. 350.

2010 Time Warner Cable All-Star Classic
The 2010 Time Warner Cable AHL All-Star Classic will be held at the CCCC Jan. 18-19th. Tickets for the 2010 Time Warner Cable AHL All-Star Classic – which include admission to both the 2010 AHL All-Star Skills Competition at 8 p.m. on Monday, January 18th and the 2010 AHL All-Star Game at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, January 19th, as well as an official commemorative All-Star Classic event program – are $49 (rows 1-12 in all sections) and $42 (rows 13-24 in all sections). Buy your tickets now and come join us for a weekend of excitement!

It’s a 2010 Time Warner Cable AHL All-Star Classic Season in Portland!
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