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Dingle Gets Assist In First Professional Game

Manchester, NH- Ryan Dingle notched an assist in his first professional game for the Portland Pirates in the American Hockey League on Wednesday night. Dingle's assist on what proved to be the game winner, helped lead the Pirates to a 3-0 victory over the Manchester Monarchs.

In the first period, the Pirates struck first with just 42 seconds left in the period. Sean Blanchard slung a wrist shot toward the Monarchs net that wobbled through traffic and past goalie Jason LaBarbera. Simon Ferguson and Ryan Dingle were awarded assists on the 1st goal of the season by Sean Blanchard. The assist by Dingle was his first professional point.

Defenseman Sean Blanchard scored two goals and former Cornell goaltender David McKee made 17 saves as the Pirates extended their winning streak to two games.

Notes

Portland is coached by DU & NHL legend Kevin Dineen...Dingle signed a two year entry level contract with the Anaheim Ducks earlier in the week and was assigned to Portland...Dingle logged some time on the power play for Portland.