The Pirates beat the Penguins 3-2 in a shootout, despite being out shot 37-23 and for the most part chasing the play. But a win is a win and Portland certainly will take the two points.

Colin McDonald was the lone scorer in the shootout for the Penguins, Ryan Duncan and Brett MacLean lit the lamp for the Pirates. The loss ends the Penguins perfect road record, which is now at 8-0-0-1.

Expect Scott Munroe (Penguins) and Curtis McElhinney (Pirates) to start in net tonight for their respective teams.

For the Penguins, the lineup gets a boost with the return of Eric Tangradi from the NHL Penguins. Tangradi was a point per game player in October, notching five goals and four assists in nine games.

For the Pirates, rookie center Andy Miele leads the team in all offensive categories, with five goals and eight assists in nine games. Former WBS Penguins Marc Antoine Pouliot is now on the Portland Pirates and has seven points (3G, 4A) through his first nine games.

Full in-game coverage on Twitter @H_P_Hockey as I will be watching on the AHL Live.

A contract extension and a letter on his sweater. Quite a week for Marty.

Seven fantasy questions regarding the Yotes and the breakout potential on the team. Have a look!

At first I was meh, but I like the sides of the mask.

I am not sure how I feel about this. Lock and load, we'll be ready for ya.

Hello Five for Howling. Over at Hockey Wilderness, we are running a community, poll based mock draft leading up to this year's actual draft here in Saint Paul. The Coyotes are currently on the clock, and we could use your help to pick the right players.

Stop by and cast your vote. While you are there, make your case in the comments, and let the HW community know who to vote for. The poll is open until 8PM central today. Hope to see you there.

The Coyotes received a 3rd round pick in next year's draft, rights to Matt Clackson plus future considerations for the negotiating rights.