Sharks vs. Wolf Pack Tonight!
October 22, 2008
Worcester Sharks vs. Hartford Wolf Pack
October 22, 2008
Tonight…
The Sharks and the Wolf Pack meet for the 1st time this season, the 1st at the DCU Center. The Sharks were 0-8-0-0 vs. the Wolf Pack last season. Both teams will be looking for their second win this season. The two Atlantic Division rivals will compete 8 times this season.
In case you missed it…
The Worcester Sharks defeated the Providence Bruins in the Sharks home opener at a sold out DCU Center on Saturday night. Jamie McGinn scored just: 22 seconds into the first period and Riley Armstrong scored early in the third, but Providence would score two goals late in the game to force overtime. In the extra frame, Sharks captain Ryan Vesce would deflect a Kyle McLaren blast from the point past Tuuka Rask to propel the Sharks to their first victory of the season. The Sharks outshot the Bruins 34-20 and Thomas Greiss made 18 saves in net.
The Wolf Pack spent the last weekend in Canada, losing both games to Hamilton and Toronto north of the border. On Saturday, the Wolf Pack fell 4-1 in Toronto with Mike Oullette scoring the only goal for Hartford. Matt Zaba made 17 saves in net for Hartford while the Wolf Pack outshot the Marlies 30-21.
Misc.
*The Sharks have seven fighting major penalties this season through three games. Six different players have dropped the gloves already this season. (Moore, Demers, Cavanagh, Frazer McLaren (2), Jamie McGinn, and Brett Westgarth).
*The Sharks have allowed three shorthanded goals in the first three games this season (allowed just 7 in 80 games last season).
*Steven Zalewski and Jamie McGinn have recorded a point in all three games this season, with each recording three points in that span.
*The Sharks have scored the first goal in all three games this season (Larose, Fenton, McGinn)
Important #’s:
Worcester Hartford
Goals For 3.67- 8th 1.50 – 28th
Goals Agst 4.33 -28th 2.75 – 10th
Shots For 38.33- 1st 32.50- 9th
Shots Agst 26.67- 5th 23.00- 2nd
PP 9.5%- 23rd 5%- 29th
PK 80.0%- 21st 83.3%- 14th
PIMS 25.7- 13th 26.7- 9th
2009 AHL All-Star Classic presented by Charter Communications
Tickets to the 2009 AHL All-Star Classic presented by Charter Communications went on sale to the general public today at noon ET. Fans may order their AHL All-Star Classic tickets by calling the Worcester Sharks front office at (508) 929-0500, visiting the DCU Center Box Office, purchasing online at www.sharksahl.com, or at all Ticketmaster locations.
What’s on tap?
The Sharks continue their opening four game home stand after tonight’s battle on Friday (Oct. 24th) vs. the Providence Bruins, and Bridgeport on Saturday (Oct. 25th). In all, the Sharks will play 5 of their next 6 games on at home.
All games can be heard live on 580 WTAG, as well as online through AHL Live, by following the link on the Sharks website at www.sharksahl.com. |
