Sharks undefeated in Texas, maintain four game winning streak
November 24, 2008
Worcester Sharks Weekly Release
Week of November 24, 2008
Sharks undefeated in Texas, maintain four game winning streak
Last Week: (3-0-0-0) 6pts, 3gp
Wed. 11/19 Worcester SHARKS 4 v. Norfolk Admirals 3
Sat. 11/22 Worcester SHARKS 5 @ Houston Aeros 3
Sun. 11/23 Worcester SHARKS 3 @ San Antonio Rampage 1
This Week:
Wed. 11/26 Worcester SHARKS @ Portland Pirates 7:00 p.m.
Fri. 11/28 Worcester SHARKS @ Providence Bruins 7:05 p.m.
Sat. 11/29 Worcester SHARKS v. Bridgeport Tigers 7:05 p.m.
Sun. 11/30 Worcester SHARKS v. Lowell Devils 4:05 p.m.
Rewind the Tape:
11.19.08 – Worcester 4 – Norfolk 3 – DCU Center
After a slow start, the Sharks were able to score four consecutive goals and hold off a late attack against the Norfolk Admirals in a physical battle. The Admirals scored the first two goals of the match, but the Sharks would answer back with a goal from center Tom Cavanagh, assisted by Jason Demers and Ryan Vesce. Mike Moore would then score his first professional goal in the opening minute of the second frame to tie the game at 2-2, with assists by Demers and Steven Zalewski. After Steve Downie ran Kyle McLaren in front of the Worcester bench, the fists went flying as Demers and Steve Downie exchanged blows at 7:22. Worcester would then add goals from Larose (assisted by Demers) and Desjardins en route to the 4-3 victory. Demers finished the contest with three assists and his second fighting major of the season.
11.22.08 – Worcester 5 – Houston 3 – Toyota Center
Steven Zalewski tallied an unassisted, shorthanded goal to erase a third period deficit and Riley Armstrong followed with the game winner (his second goal of the night) as the Sharks took down the Houston Aeros by a 5-3 score at the Toyota Center in Houston. Disruptive neutral zone play by the Aeros hampered the Sharks offense much of the night, as Worcester fired a sub-par 30 shots on Houston netminder Barry Brust. Goals were also scored by Jamie McGinn and Mike Morris.
11.23.08 – Worcester 3 – San Antonio 1 – AT&T Center
Despite falling behind early, the Sharks were able to rebound and extend their winning streak to four games with a win over San Antonio in the Lone Star state. Cory Larose and Riley Armstrong each scored unassisted goals, with Armstrong’s serving as the eventual game-winner. Steve Zalewski then found Lukas Kaspar, who added an insurance goal just two and a half minutes after Armstrong’s game-winner.
Sharks in the Atlantic…
The Sharks (9-8-0-0) swim in a fourth place tie in the Atlantic Division with 18 points, 8 points behind the first place Portland Pirates.
Shark Bites:
*Worcester have already used four goaltenders in goal this season (Greiss, Jones, Coleman, and Dakers) Last season, the Sharks used just three goalies through 80 games. (Greiss, Patzold, and Dakers)
*The Sharks were out-shot for the first time this season (32-31) in the win over San Antonio.
*Worcester leads the AHL with shots per game (37.57) and shots against per game (21.86)
*The Sharks have 23 fighting major penalties this season through 17 games. Eight different players have dropped the gloves already this season (Frazer McLaren (9), Westgarth (6), Moore (2), Demers (2), Cavanagh, McGinn, Desjardins, and DaSilva).
*The Sharks have allowed four shorthanded goals in the 17 games this season (allowed just 7 in 80 games last season).
*Taylor Dakers recorded his first professional shutout last Sunday making 11 saves in the win over Springfield. It was just the second shutout in franchise history as Dmitri Patzold stoned the Bruins on 1/11/08 with 25 saves in Providence.
*Derek Joslin is third in the AHL among defensemen with 49 shots on goal.
*Frazer McLaren leads all AHL rookies with nine fighting major penalties.
Roster Moves:
* San Jose reassigned goaltender Thomas Greiss to Worcester. Greiss did not appear in any games for San Jose. Worcester also released Gerald Coleman from PTO and he reported back to Phoenix (ECHL).
* San Jose reassigned forward Brad Staubitz to Worcester. Staubitz has played in nine games with San Jose during two stints, posting one assist and 25 penalty minutes.
*The Sharks loaned forward Dan DaSilva to Phoenix in the ECHL. The 23-year-old played in three games with the Worcester Sharks this season recording one point (0-1-1) along with 19 penalty minutes and a +1 rating. The 6-foot-1, 195-pound Saskatoon, Saskatchewan native spent last season with the Lake Erie Monsters appearing in 54 games recoding 23 points (9-14-23) along with 50 penalty minutes. The fourth year professional has also played for the Lowell Lock Monsters (AHL), San Diego Gulls (ECHL), the Albany River Rats, and the Arizona Sundogs (CHL).
Top Sharks:
o Goals Larose (9)
o Assists Vesce (11)
o Points Larose, Cavanagh (14)
o Shots Joslin (51)
o PIM F. McLaren (53)
o Fighting Pen. F. McLaren (9)
o Plus/Minus Fenton, Moore, Armstrong (+4)
o Wins Greiss (5)
o G.A.A. Dakers (2.00)
o Save % Dakers (.905)
Springfield game rescheduled:
The Sharks game that was postponed at the DCU Center on Saturday, November 15th vs. the Springfield Falcons has been rescheduled to be played on Wednesday, December 10th at 7:05p.m. at the DCU Center. Tickets for the November 15th game will be honored at the turnstiles for the December 10th game.
Fans that are unable to attend the December 10th game may exchange their November 15th ticket for any of the remaining Sharks regular season home games this season at the DCU Center. Please bring your ticket to the DCU Center Box Office or call the Sharks office at 508.929.0500.
The game was postponed due to a power outage at the DCU Center.
Worcester to host the 2009 AHL All-Star Classic presented by Charter Communications!
The Sharks and the city of Worcester will host the 2009 AHL All-Star Classic presented by Charter Communications on January 25th and 26th at the DCU Center. Tickets are on sale to the general public now. The 2009 event in Worcester will mark the fourth time since it was revived in 1995 that the AHL All-Star Classic will take place in New England. The AHL All-Star Classic was last held in Massachusetts in 1959 at the Eastern States Coliseum in West Springfield.
Coming Up:
The Sharks travel to Portland for a Wednesday evening game (7:00 p.m.) against the Portland Pirates. Worcester will then play at Providence for a Friday night tilt at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center at 7:05 p.m. The Sharks then return home to play Bridgeport on Saturday (7:05 p.m.) and Lowell on Sunday (4:05 p.m.).
Be sure not to miss any of the action of the 2008-09 Worcester Sharks season and buy your tickets today! Fans can also purchase tickets to the 2009 AHL All-Star Classic presented by Charter Communications. Purchases can be made by visiting the box office, contacting the Worcester Sharks office at 508.929.0500, or by crashing the net at www.sharksahl.com.
All games can be heard live on 580AM and 94.9FM WTAG, as well as online through AHL Live, by following the link on the Sharks website at www.sharksahl.com.
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