Sharks shutout the Pack 6-0 in Game 4 to tie series 2-2
April 22, 2009
Worcester Sharks vs. Hartford Wolf Pack
DCU Center-Worcester, MA
April 22, 2009
Sharks shutout the Pack 6-0 in Game 4 to tie series 2-2
Five goal 3rd period and 30 saves by Greiss ice Hartford
By: Ricky Carchedi
Worcester, MA – The Sharks were flying on all cylinders as they exploded in the 3rd period with five goals to claim Game 4 with a score of 6-0 Wednesday night at the DCU Center to tie the series at two game a piece against the Hartford Wolf Pack.
With the victory, the Sharks will host Game 6 at the DCU Center on Saturday, April 25th at 7:05pm.
Kyle McLaren netted his 1st goal of the playoffs at 3:19 in the 1st period with a blast from just inside the blue line that beat Hartford goaltender Matt Zaba that gave Worcester an early 1-0 advantage.
The Sharks offensive attack was crisp in the 1st as they challenged the Wolf Pack defense with several scoring threats through the first twenty minutes of play. No penalties were whistled as Worcester outshot Hartford 11-10.
The 1-0 lead would hold through a high tempo 2nd frame with continued stellar play by Worcester netminder Thomas Greiss. Thomas anchored the defense as the Sharks were outshot 12-6 in the 2nd.
Worcester came out blazing in the 3rd and produced four goals within the opening 7:21 of the period on just five shots on Matt Zaba. Logan Couture started the rally at 1:23 when he scored his 1st professional goal to put the Sharks up 2-0. Couture drove home a feed from behind the net by Tom Cavanagh. Just 2:22 later, Lukas Kaspar would fight through traffic and find the top corner of the net to take a 3-0 lead at 3:45.
Moments later, Ryan Vesce recorded his 3rd goal in two games after Kaspar fought through traffic once again and dished to Vesce for the bang-bang score in front of the crease at 6:16. Tom Cavanagh continued the goal parade and extended the Sharks lead to 5-0 with an assist from Riley Armstrong at 7:21.
The rough stuff ignited at 14:56 when Andrew Desjardins exchanged blows with a frustrated Brodie Dupont around the Worcester net following a team scrum along the boards.
With :47 seconds left in the game T.J. Fox scored his 1st goal of the playoffs as the Sharks cruised on to shutout the Wolf Pack 6-0 in Game 4 and tie the series 2-2.
Game 5 is tomorrow night at the XL Center.
NOTES: Three Stars: (3) Kaspar (2) DaSilva (1) Greiss … Attendance was announced 1,911 … Thomas Greiss made 30 saves in net for Worcester AHL for his first shutout in the playoffs … Matt Zaba made 21 saves in net for Hartford … The Sharks went 0/1 on the power play while the Wolf Pack went 0/3… Thomas Greiss made his 20th straight start and had his 2nd career shutout…Riley Armstrong and Dan DaSilva each recorded 2 assists.
The Sharks head back to Hartford for Game 5 of the Calder Cup Playoffs on Thursday, April 23rd for a 7:00 p.m. start. CLICK HERE TO GET YOUR TICKETS. The seven game series is scheduled as follows.
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HARTFORD vs. WORCESTER
Series tied 2-2
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Game 1
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Thu., April 16
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SHARKS at Wolf Pack
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L, 2-0
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Game 2
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Sat., April 18
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SHARKS at Wolf Pack
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L, 5-3
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Game 3
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Mon., April 20
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Wolf Pack at SHARKS
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W, 3-2 2OT
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Game 4
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Wed., April 22
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Wolf Pack at SHARKS
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W, 6-0
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Game 5
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Thu., April 23
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SHARKS at Wolf Pack
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7 p.m.
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Game 6
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Sat., April 25
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Wolf Pack at SHARKS
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7:05 p.m. (Game C)
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*Game 7
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Mon., April 27
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SHARKS at Wolf Pack
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7 p.m.
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Tickets for home playoff game C (Game 6) are currently on sale to the general public. Single-game playoff ticket prices are $18.25, $15.25, and 11.75, reflecting a league-wide increase of $1 over regular season prices.
In addition, fans may purchase a variety of Playoff ticket packages:
-Family Fun Pack – 4 tickets, 4 hot dogs, and 4 sodas for just $65 ($16.25 per extra person).
- Playoff Fun Pack – 4 flex vouchers and either 1 signed Sharks stick or 4 Sharks camouflage hats for $66 (16.50 per extra person).
- Playoff Flex Pack – 10 flex vouchers for the entire playoffs for $140.
The Sharks reduced their 2009-10 season ticket prices and they are on sale now! Playoff tickets are also on sale. 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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