Portland, Maine - Nathan Gerbe scored a goal and an assist to lead the Portland Pirates to a 3-1 win over the Worcester Sharks in an American Hockey League game played tonight in front of 3,822 at the Cumberland County Civic Center.

Jeff Cowan and Philip Gogulla also scored for the Pirates while JP Lamoureux turned aside 32 shots in a first star performance. Tyler Ennis added two assists as the Pirates posted back-to-back victories for the first time this season and swept the home-and-home set against the Sharks to move to 8-10-2-0 on the season. The Pirates have also collected at least one point in the standings in each of their last five games 3-0-2-0.

Torrey Mitchell netted the lone goal for the Sharks, who suffered their seventh straight loss and are now 8-10-0-1.

The Pirates led 1-0 after one and 2-1 heading into the third.

The Sharks out shot the Pirates 33-21 in the game.

the Allied Home Mortgage Three Stars of the Game were 1. Lamoureux; 2. Gerbe and 3. Ennis.

The Pirates complete the week tomorrow (Saturday) at 7 p.m. when the Norfolk Admirals make a return visit to the CCCC. The Pirates welcome the newest professional sports team in Portland, the Maine Red Claws NBA Development Team. Come meet the players, the Sun Tan City Dancers and the mascot, “Crusher”, before they embark on their inaugural season. All hands on deck for Treasure Chest Night as Salty Pete’s Treasure Chest in the main lobby will be filled with over $500 worth of prizes from the Pirates and participating sponsors. Simply fill out a customer service survey at the Customer Service Table in the main lobby for a chance to win. The Good Shepherd Food Bank will also be accepting donations for local charities and in return Pirates fans will receive a ticket for a future home game. Tickets for the game are available by calling (207) 775-3458, visiting the Cumberland County Civic Center Box Office or going on-line at www.portlandpirates.com. Can’t make it to the game? Catch it live on Time Warner Cable (depending upon location, TWC-TV is usually found on channels 9, 12 or 21).

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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