GDT: 5/30/2006 Game 7: Portland Pirates at Hershey Bears. Giant Center. 7:00pm

iLau
05-30-2006, 04:01 AM
Calder Cup Playoffs

Eastern Conference Finals, Game 7
Portland Pirates vs. Hershey Bears

Game 1: Hershey Bears at Portland Pirates. Wednesday, May 17, 7:05 PM. Bears 5 - Pirates 0
Game 2: Hershey Bears at Portland Pirates. Thursday, May 18, 7:05 PM. Bears 2 - Pirates 1 (OT)
Game 3: Portland Pirates at Hershey Bears. Saturday, May 20, 7:00 PM. Bears 5 - Pirates 6 (OT)
Game 4: Portland Pirates at Hershey Bears. Sunday, May 21, 6:00 PM. Bears 4 - Pirates 0
Game 5: Hershey Bears at Portland Pirates. Tuesday, May 23, 7:05 PM. Bears 2 - Pirates 3
Game 6: Hershey Bears at Portland Pirates. Wednesday, May 24, 7:05 PM Bears 3 - Pirates 5
Game 7: Portland Pirates at Hershey Bears. Tuesday, May 30, 7:00 PM
Series is tied 3-3.

Following their ouster from the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Saturday night, the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim have assigned forwards Dustin Penner, Corey Perry and Ryan Getzlaf to the AHL's Portland Pirates. Each is eligible to play for Portland in the Calder Cup Playoffs because each was on the Pirates' roster on AHL Clear Day, March 13.

Penner, 23, was a Second Team AHL All-Star in 2005-06, tallying 39 goals and 45 assists for 84 points in just 57 games for Portland while leading the league with a plus-41 rating. He began the 2006 postseason with the Pirates, recording five points in four games before being recalled to Anaheim during the first round.

Penner made his NHL debut with the Mighty Ducks this year, picking up four goals and three assists in 19 games and adding three goals and six assists (along with a plus-10 rating) in 13 Stanley Cup Playoff contests.

Perry, 21, erupted for 16 goals and 18 assists (34 points) in 19 games for Portland during the regular season, including a 17-game scoring streak. He had 13 goals and 12 assists for 25 points in 56 games for Anaheim in 2005-06, as well as three assists in 11 playoff games.

Getzlaf, 21, registered eight goals and 25 assists for 33 points in 17 AHL games with Portland in 2005-06, and 14 goals and 25 assists for 39 points in 57 games for the Mighty Ducks. Getzlaf chipped in seven points (3g, 4a) in 16 Stanley Cup Playoff matches.

Penner, Perry and Getzlaf were all selected to play in the 2006 Rbk Hockey/AHL All-Star Classic, but all missed the event due to NHL recall.

Portland has rallied from 0-2 and 1-3 down in the best-of-seven Eastern Conference Finals to force Game 7 in Hershey. Game time is set for 7:00 p.m. (ET) on Tuesday, with the winner off to face the Milwaukee Admirals in the 2006 Calder Cup Finals beginning Friday night.

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bleuer
05-30-2006, 08:28 AM
With the 3 guys down there, a loss would be a big dissapointment!

Pepper
05-30-2006, 10:27 AM
Is it wrong to feel sorry for the Hershey Bears and their fans?

ktulu98
05-30-2006, 11:09 AM
Is it wrong to feel sorry for the Hershey Bears and their fans?


no :)

ferbs61
05-30-2006, 11:31 AM
Wow... Portland should score 10 goals!!! GL guys :)

Killerbeez
05-30-2006, 12:35 PM
Is it wrong to feel sorry for the Hershey Bears and their fans?

no, but they still need to play the game. I wish I could actually be there for this one. I'd pay a lot to see Dustin blow by, no run over Graham Mink on his way to score.

jr77812
05-30-2006, 12:56 PM
This got a little heated in Hershey yesterday:

http://sports.mainetoday.com/pirates/stories/060530pirateupdate.shtml

X-SHARKIE
05-30-2006, 04:39 PM
I'm anxious to see the Finals in Milwaukee :)


Portland is going to kill Hershey now.. Not even fare.

Killerbeez
05-30-2006, 05:05 PM
I'm anxious to see the Finals in Milwaukee :)


Portland is going to kill Hershey now.. Not even fare.

Just remember they still have to play the game....strange things can still happen. I hope Portland does run over the Bears or at the very least, make them look like the team that played in Portland last year.

Later......

Fr@nçois
05-30-2006, 05:40 PM
Why it's not fair? Colorado has assigned their young players to Hersey after been defeated by Anaheim. It's the same thing for every team so...Go Portland Go!

I wish my cousin Parenteau will play a great game!

Kevin Forbes
05-30-2006, 06:18 PM
Why it's not fair? Colorado has assigned their young players to Hersey after been defeated by Anaheim. It's the same thing for every team so...Go Portland Go!

I wish my cousin Parenteau will play a great game!

Washington is Hershey's affiliate now...

MetalMilitia
05-30-2006, 06:25 PM
Does anyone know if Bobby Ryan will be playing tonight? And if he is playing, which line will he be playing on? Thanks

iLau
05-30-2006, 06:34 PM
Does anyone know if Bobby Ryan will be playing tonight? And if he is playing, which line will he be playing on? Thanks

Bobby Ryan doesn't play for the Portland Pirates, he plays for Owen Sound Attack in the Ontario Hockey League.

Chistov23
05-30-2006, 06:36 PM
Does anyone know if Bobby Ryan will be playing tonight? And if he is playing, which line will he be playing on? Thanks
He has played every game since his call up. He should be in, unless one of the big 3 bump him.

iLau
05-30-2006, 06:38 PM
Ignore what I said... Completely forgot he got called.

Chistov23
05-30-2006, 06:41 PM
Ignore what I said... Completely forgot he got called.
Yea once his OHL season is over, he is allowed to play in the A.

Jerky Leclerc
05-30-2006, 06:54 PM
Pirates game plan? "Pass it to the Italians."

Reference from the movie Kicking and Screaming.

MetalMilitia
05-30-2006, 07:05 PM
He has played every game since his call up. He should be in, unless one of the big 3 bump him.
That's what I was thinking. I'm not sure how much depth the Pirates have, so I wasn't sure if he'd get bumped off of the roster or not.

Ducksforcup
05-30-2006, 07:33 PM
Pirates game plan? "Pass it to the Italians."

Reference from the movie Kicking and Screaming.
:biglaugh:

stalbert1
05-30-2006, 08:12 PM
9 Getzlaf, Ryan :handclap:

http://ahl.leaguestat.com/stats/game-summary.php?game_id=1002208

Jerky Leclerc
05-30-2006, 08:15 PM
Pirates strike first with Tim Brent's pp goal.

stalbert1
05-30-2006, 08:21 PM
2-0

Listen live at http://www.portlandpirates.com/

:handclap:

Jerky Leclerc
05-30-2006, 08:21 PM
11:17 left in the first and Pirates up 2-0. Penner with a pp goal.

Jerky Leclerc
05-30-2006, 08:24 PM
Mike Green scores for hershey. Pirates lead cut 2-1.

Ducksforcup
05-30-2006, 08:31 PM
LOL, Perry tried a toe drag...sound familar. :biglaugh:

stalbert1
05-30-2006, 08:37 PM
3-2 Pirates goal by Perry! :handclap:

Fr@nçois
05-30-2006, 08:37 PM
Why it's not fair? Colorado has assigned their young players to Hersey after been defeated by Anaheim. It's the same thing for every team so...Go Portland Go!

I wish my cousin Parenteau will play a great game!

Oups. Bah it's even better for Hersey because Colorado doesn't have great prospects so far. Washington has better one.

Jerky Leclerc
05-30-2006, 08:38 PM
LOL, Perry tried a toe drag...sound familar. :biglaugh:

Pirates up 3-2. What a wide open game.

Ducksforcup
05-30-2006, 08:42 PM
3-3. :cry:

stalbert1
05-30-2006, 09:43 PM
4-3 Pirates after 2. 2 goals for Penner! :handclap:

iLau
05-30-2006, 09:44 PM
Penner reminds me of a young slash better version of Bertuzzi.

stalbert1
05-30-2006, 09:45 PM
Penner reminds me of a young slash better version of Bertuzzi.

Does anyone know if Penner will still be considered a rookie in the NHL next season?

Spankatola Jamnuts
05-30-2006, 09:46 PM
Isn't the cutoff like 35 games?

AD9B
05-30-2006, 09:58 PM
is anyone else listening to the game and during commercials getting what's going on in the booth during commercials? :biglaugh:

"ID, then Penner clip"

"the Penner clip is kinda long"

"one more period boys"

:biglaugh:

iLau
05-30-2006, 10:02 PM
Bears just missed a penalty shot. And O'Brien left the ice injured.

Ducksforcup
05-30-2006, 10:08 PM
is anyone else listening to the game and during commercials getting what's going on in the booth during commercials? :biglaugh:

"ID, then Penner clip"

"the Penner clip is kinda long"

"one more period boys"

:biglaugh:

BWAWAWWA!!! :biglaugh: :biglaugh: :biglaugh:

Ducksforcup
05-30-2006, 10:09 PM
Bears just missed a penalty shot. And O'Brien leaft the ice injured.

Uh oh. Hope OB is OK. :(

BraveSirRobin
05-30-2006, 10:12 PM
Isn't the cutoff like 35 games?

25 games I believe.

Static
05-30-2006, 10:12 PM
Uh oh. Hope OB is OK. :(

Apparently he was hit by a teammate and lost some teeth...

Ducksforcup
05-30-2006, 10:12 PM
Uh oh. Hope OB is OK. :(

OB is back on the ice. Warrior. :bow:

iLau
05-30-2006, 10:18 PM
Washington fans seem way more interested in this game than we are...

10 minutes left in the game.

Ducksforcup
05-30-2006, 10:22 PM
WHEW! Bears almost score off Hurme miscue.

A little over 7 minutes left. Nervous time. EEK!!! :eek:

jr77812
05-30-2006, 10:24 PM
is anyone else listening to the game and during commercials getting what's going on in the booth during commercials? :biglaugh:

"ID, then Penner clip"

"the Penner clip is kinda long"

"one more period boys"

:biglaugh:

Quite usual with AHL feeds to get a direct feed from the radio guys.

Ducksforcup
05-30-2006, 10:27 PM
AW, OB is worse than Salei as far as penalties go.

iLau
05-30-2006, 10:29 PM
AW, OB is worse than Salei as far as penalties go.

That was a stupid play by OB.

Little less than a minute left on the PP.

Ducksforcup
05-30-2006, 10:33 PM
tie game. :cry:

iLau
05-30-2006, 10:34 PM
Gross. I say Penner with the winner.

Jerky Leclerc
05-30-2006, 10:37 PM
Hurme is a sieve!

stalbert1
05-30-2006, 10:39 PM
Coach shows lots of confidence in Bobby Ryan putting him out there in a game 7 4-4 tie with 1:05 left in the game. :handclap:

jr77812
05-30-2006, 10:48 PM
Konopka gets the winner...

OB sits for OT...

iLau
05-30-2006, 11:04 PM
Bears on the PP...

AD9B
05-30-2006, 11:08 PM
... :cry:

iLau
05-30-2006, 11:08 PM
Something in me died. Again.

Jerky Leclerc
05-30-2006, 11:09 PM
Like I said, Hurme is a sieve. Another disappointment for the Ducks organization. Onto the 2006 draft.

Spankatola Jamnuts
05-30-2006, 11:09 PM
At least Portland made a series of it, unlike their major league counterparts.

stalbert1
05-30-2006, 11:09 PM
Season's over, time to wait for the draft and off season moves. :(

Jerky Leclerc
05-30-2006, 11:12 PM
Did I mention it before...Hurme is a....

X-SHARKIE
05-30-2006, 11:24 PM
I watched the game on webcast tonight and Penner was fantastic... true power forward gem in the making. I did a scouting report on him for McKeens last year when no one really knew him, and I feal cool saying I kind of spotted him first but he has blown away all my expectations so far myself.. .Here is the report I did.

"Dustin Penner (Ana), C
A hulking forward that stands at 6'2, 240 and plays the style of game you want out of a big man .. has a knack for finding himself in the middle of anything and everything on the ice .. has a rough first step but after that his skating is actually impressive for a man of his size .. non-stop motor allows him to skate hard, battling to keep his legs driving and not stopping until he hits somebody .. creates turnovers on the forecheck and is exceptionally good at getting down low quickly and finishes his hits .. not a mean-spirited player and doesn't agitate; rather, he just plays a hard, physical game that complements his size .. agility and in-close skills are impressive for his frame .. surprisingly soft hands when needed .. coaching staff loves him and rewards him with playing time when the skilled players aren't earning it .. if the Ducks don't find room for him, another team will. "

I think the pacific division is home to the two finest young power forwards in the game. I truly believe that Penner will be an all star some day and I believe the Sharks Steve Bernier will do the same and challenge the 50 goal 100 point markers while playing a freakish physical game.

Congrats on the Penner finding.

Randall Graves*
05-30-2006, 11:44 PM
wow what a choke job. You get 3 star players back and blow a 2-0 lead!

Randall Graves*
05-30-2006, 11:46 PM
I watched the game on webcast tonight and Penner was fantastic... true power forward gem in the making. I did a scouting report on him for McKeens last year when no one really knew him, and I feal cool saying I kind of spotted him first but he has blown away all my expectations so far myself.. .Here is the report I did.

"Dustin Penner (Ana), C
A hulking forward that stands at 6'2, 240 and plays the style of game you want out of a big man .. has a knack for finding himself in the middle of anything and everything on the ice .. has a rough first step but after that his skating is actually impressive for a man of his size .. non-stop motor allows him to skate hard, battling to keep his legs driving and not stopping until he hits somebody .. creates turnovers on the forecheck and is exceptionally good at getting down low quickly and finishes his hits .. not a mean-spirited player and doesn't agitate; rather, he just plays a hard, physical game that complements his size .. agility and in-close skills are impressive for his frame .. surprisingly soft hands when needed .. coaching staff loves him and rewards him with playing time when the skilled players aren't earning it .. if the Ducks don't find room for him, another team will. "

I think the pacific division is home to the two finest young power forwards in the game. I truly believe that Penner will be an all star some day and I believe the Sharks Steve Bernier will do the same and challenge the 50 goal 100 point markers while playing a freakish physical game.

Congrats on the Penner finding.
Just a minor detail but Penner is atleast 2 inches taller than that.

oneydcat*
05-30-2006, 11:51 PM
youre right that wasnt fair, disney land never had a chance

Static
05-30-2006, 11:57 PM
youre right that wasnt fair, disney land never had a chance

The quality of that insult was in itself insulting. Go back to your cave and think of something better.

Lupul*
05-30-2006, 11:59 PM
I watched the game on webcast tonight and Penner was fantastic... true power forward gem in the making. I did a scouting report on him for McKeens last year when no one really knew him, and I feal cool saying I kind of spotted him first but he has blown away all my expectations so far myself.. .Here is the report I did.

"Dustin Penner (Ana), C
A hulking forward that stands at 6'2, 240 and plays the style of game you want out of a big man .. has a knack for finding himself in the middle of anything and everything on the ice .. has a rough first step but after that his skating is actually impressive for a man of his size .. non-stop motor allows him to skate hard, battling to keep his legs driving and not stopping until he hits somebody .. creates turnovers on the forecheck and is exceptionally good at getting down low quickly and finishes his hits .. not a mean-spirited player and doesn't agitate; rather, he just plays a hard, physical game that complements his size .. agility and in-close skills are impressive for his frame .. surprisingly soft hands when needed .. coaching staff loves him and rewards him with playing time when the skilled players aren't earning it .. if the Ducks don't find room for him, another team will. "

I think the pacific division is home to the two finest young power forwards in the game. I truly believe that Penner will be an all star some day and I believe the Sharks Steve Bernier will do the same and challenge the 50 goal 100 point markers while playing a freakish physical game.

Congrats on the Penner finding.
I was at the game in Hershey, the Perry breakaway goal was amazing he was fell down, and a bears player caught him as he was getting up, but he retained control of the puck. When he got up he deked and around the man back and picked the corner for a goal. Penner and Perry were really good in the game, while I felt the Getlezf(sp) played a really terrible game and him not trying also didn't help at all.

jr77812
05-31-2006, 12:17 AM
Well I have to admit it was a tough loss but after coming back from 3-1 down I couldn't have wished for a more exciting ending then in OT of game 7. The Pirates showed a lot of heart and made it a hell of a series! Congrats to all and thanks for a great year.

Duckstudd269
05-31-2006, 03:52 AM
Well I have to admit it was a tough loss but after coming back from 3-1 down I couldn't have wished for a more exciting ending then in OT of game 7. The Pirates showed a lot of heart and made it a hell of a series! Congrats to all and thanks for a great year.

Thanks for all of your great portland information.

Ducksforcup
05-31-2006, 04:22 AM
Thanks for all of your great portland information.

I concur. You rock! :) Glad to work with a great, storied organization like Portland. May the Pirates and Ducks both have a long and prosperous relationship. :)

Duckstudd269
05-31-2006, 06:28 PM
Something in me died. Again.

geez when it rains it pours I guess. :shakehead

sammyp
05-31-2006, 11:18 PM
Disappointing loss, but still a great season for the P's. I'm sure they'll be towards the top next year as well.

X-SHARKIE
05-31-2006, 11:44 PM
I was at the game in Hershey, the Perry breakaway goal was amazing he was fell down, and a bears player caught him as he was getting up, but he retained control of the puck. When he got up he deked and around the man back and picked the corner for a goal. Penner and Perry were really good in the game, while I felt the Getlezf(sp) played a really terrible game and him not trying also didn't help at all.

Getzlaf looked like he was sulking over being sent to Portland from what I tell. The kid will be great in the NHL but seems to have some attitude issues.

He took some lazy penalties and turned the puck over getting too cute if you ask me.

Jennifer
06-01-2006, 02:30 AM
here is a picture of Shane from last nights game...Thanks to Chrissie over at the ahl boards for posting it and taking it :)

Word is he had 100 plus stitches but didnt loose any teeth

O'Brien Picture (http://www.ahlfans.net/forums/index.php?act=Attach&type=post&id=86)

iLau
06-01-2006, 02:44 AM
Anyone knows where can I find a video of the game highlights?