Portland Pirates: In the nick of time

Help has arrived for the Portland Pirates.

Parent Anaheim announced late Saturday afternoon that center Geoff Platt, who's posted 16 points in just 9 games with the Pirates before his recall to the Ducks, and defenseman Bruno St. Jacques are on their way to Portland. Platt didn't make it to the Cumberland County Civic Center in time for the pre-game warmup, but he did make it in time to stretch out below the concourse and get into the Portland lineup for tonight's game against the Springfield Falcons.

On Friday, Anaheim completed a trade for Doug Weight from St. Louis. They also activated defenseman Scott Nidermeyer, allowing them to send St. Jacques back to Portland. St. Jacques was believed to be in the building prior to face-off against the Falcons.

The Pirates announced less than 20 minutes before face-off that Bobby Ryan has been recalled to Anaheim. Ryan, second on the Pirates in scoring, has 10-14--24 totals in 25 games with Portland this season.