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Sharks Stay Hot, Knock off Manitoba, 3-1
January 27, 2010
Sharks Stay Hot, Knock off Manitoba, 3-1
January 27, 2010
By, Ryan Holt
Manitoba Moose at Worcester Sharks
DCU Center – Worcester, MA
January 27, 2010
Sharks Stay Hot, Knock off Manitoba, 3-1
Sharks Cruise into Second Place in the Atlantic Division
WORCESTER, MA – Worcester returned home to the friendly confines of the DCU Center and defeated the Manitoba Moose, 3-1, in the first-ever meeting between the two teams. It was the fourth consecutive victory for the Sharks.
Benn Ferriero scored the game-winner and Alex Stalock was impressive in net, making 29 stops.
Early in the first period, Manitoba looked like it would take advantage of a few Sharks turnovers in the neutral zone, but Stalock made three tremendous stops on Moose breakaway opportunities to keep the game scoreless. Stalock hung on just long enough and the Sharks got on the board first at the 17:05 mark. Brandon Mashinter (13) found the back of the net from the right wing off a feed from Kevin Henderson. Frazer McLaren also assisted on the tally. It turned out to be the only goal for either side in the period. Worcester outshot Manitoba, 9-6.
Ferriero (11) doubled Worcester’s advantage 1:45 into the second period of play. After receiving a pass from Steven Zalewski, Ferreiro wristed one from the high slot, blocker-side, past former Boston College teammate Cory Schneider. Schneider and Stalock traded saves the rest of the period and the teams headed for the locker rooms with Worcester ahead, 2-0. The Moose held the advantage in the shot department, outshooting the Sharks, 15-14.
Manitoba, hungry for a win, ratcheted up the pressure in the third period. After a long, sustained offensive zone attack, Guillaume Desbiens found Nikita Kashirski (2) all alone in front of the net and he went top-shelf past Stalock to make the score, 2-1. Mike Pettinger picked up the other assist. At 18:11 of the third period, Mike Moore was called for hooking on a streaking Sergei Shirokov, and the Moose quickly pulled Schneider to make it a six-on-four advantage. Yet, it was the Sharks who would put the game out of reach at the 19:58 mark. Zalewski cleared the puck out of the Sharks zone and it trickled the length of the ice into the open net and made the final, 3-1 Worcester. Shots were even at nine apiece for the final period.
Notes: Three Stars: (3) Brandon Mashinter (1-0-1), (2) Benn Ferriero (GWG), (1) Alex Stalock (29 saves)…Ryan Vesce and Joe Callahan were out of the lineup due to injuries….Alex Stalock had 29 saves in net for Worcester for his league-leading 25th win… Marblehead, MA native Cory Schneider made 29 saves in the losing effort…Final shots were 32-30 in favor of the Sharks… Benn Ferriero now has points in two straight games (1-2-3)….Defenseman Danny Groulx has played in 153 straight games and now has a FOUR game point streak (0-7-7)… Manitoba was 0-6 on the power-play while Worcester was 0-3…Before the game, Logan Couture and Jason Demers were recalled by the San Jose Sharks.
On Friday, the Sharks host the Moose at 7:05p.m. and GUARANTEE a victory! Purchase your Family Fun Pack today, which includes 4 tickets, 4 hot dogs & 4 sodas for only $65! Each addition person is just $16.25 per person. College students are just $9 when purchased at the Box Office the day of the game with a student ID! The game will be shown live on Charter TV3. If the Sharks do not win, everyone will be invited back to a future Sharks game for FREE!
On Sunday, January 31st, Chaske Spencer, who plays Sam Uley in The Twilight Saga: New Moon, will appear and sign autographs at the Sharks game vs. the Lowell Devils at the DCU Center at 3:05p.m. Chaske will be signing autographs for fans throughout the Sharks game. Order the Werewolf Pack today which includes 4 tickets and 2 photos of Chaske for only $60. The ONLY way to guarantee your autograph is with a bracelet, for only $5 more per person.
Now midway through their fourth season in Worcester, the Sharks look forward to another exciting season highlighted by the improvements of the ice surface at the DCU Center and the reduction of season ticket prices! Sharks fans may secure their 2009-10 season tickets today by calling 508-929-0500. Some of the exclusive benefits for full season ticket holders will include:
· Guaranteed same seat for all 40 home dates and playoff home games at the DCU Center
· Significant savings off box office ticket prices
· Priority access to purchase tickets to DCU Center events (subject to availability)
Season ticket packages, group tickets, and individual tickets for the 2009-10 season are on sale now by 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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