Worcester Sharks vs. Bridgeport Sound Tigers

DCU Center – Worcester, MA

October 25, 2008

Worcester comes up short as Mike Iggulden returns to the DCU Center

 

WORCESTER—When an opponent is capable of stabilizing a team’s biggest strength, the chances of victory often turn bleak.  That’s exactly what happened at the DCU Center Saturday night, as the Bridgeport Sound Tigers used their physical play to knock off the Sharks 2-0 in Mike Iggulden’s return to Worcester.

 

Bridgeport struck first midway through the second period, when Tim Jackman edged past Derek Joslin on the right side and wristed a shot it past Sharks goalie Thomas Greiss into top left corner of the net.  The goal was Jackman’s third of the season.

 

The Sound Tigers solidified their lead midway through the final period when Tomas Marcinko led Sean Bentivoglio, who won the tussle to pick up puck, skated across Greiss and put it past him for his second goal this year.

 

Worcester began the match consistent to their style of play, firing 15 shots to Bridgeport’s six through the first period.  The Sound Tigers, however, were able to pacify the fast-paced Sharks in the second, holding the home team to just six shots and 10 in the third.

 

The loss drops Worcester to 2-4-0-0.  The Sound Tigers will head back to Bridgeport with a 5-2-0-1 record.

 

NOTES:  Three Stars: (3) Bentivoglio (2) Jackman (1) Mannino…Attendance for Saturday’s contest was 3612…The Sharks wore their alternate grey jerseys for the first time this season…Mike Iggulden, who holds the Sharks’ all-time record of goals and points, made his first return to Worcester, where he played last season…Thomas Greiss saved 18 of 20 shots for the Sharks, while Mannino saved 33 of 33…Worcester went 0/5 on the power play; Bridgeport went 1/8 on the power play…There were no fights throughout the contest.

 

The Sharks will travel to Hartford (Friday, Oct. 31^st), and return home for two more games against Manchester (Saturday, Nov. 1^st) and Portland (Wednesday, Nov. 5^th) at the DCU Center.

 

All games can be heard live on 580 & 94.9 WTAG as well as online through AHL Live by following the link on the Sharks website, www.sharksahl.com.

 

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.