WBS Pens vs. Portland Pirates Series Preview

Defence21 posted 5/12/2008 from www.faceoff-factor.com [flag]

After defeating the Philadelphia Phantoms in the East Division Final series 4-1, the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Baby Penguins will take on the Portland Pirates in the Eastern Conference Finals. [link]

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