Worcester Sharks Weekly
October 29, 2007
SHARKS HIT BUMP IN THE ROAD
Last Week: (0-1-1-0) 1pt 2gp
Fri 10/26 WORCESTER SHARKS 2 @ Portland Pirates 3 OT
Sat 10/27 WORCESTER SHARKS 1 vs. Hartford Wolf Pack 2
This Week:
Fri 11/2 WORCESTER SHARKS @ Hartford Wolf Pack, 7:00 p.m.
Sat 11/3 Philadelphia vs. WORCESTER SHARKS, 7:05 p.m., DCU CENTER
Rewind the Tape:
10.26.07 – Worcester 2– Portland 3 –OT- Cumberland County Civic Center
Sharks goaltender Thomas Greiss made 36 saves in the 3-2 OT Loss in Portland. It was the first time all season the Sharks did not record two points in a game. Andrew Ebbett scored at 3:26 of OT to secure the win for the Pirates. Mike Iggulden and Riley Armstrong scored for the Sharks.
10.27.07 – Worcester 1 – Wolf Pack 2 – DCU Center
The Sharks lost for the first time in regulation in a chippy game vs. the Wolf Pack. The Sharks surrendered the first goal of the game for the 5th time in six games. Mike Iggulden extended his point streak to six games with a goal in the second period.
In the standings:
The Sharks (4-1-1-0) sit in third place in the Atlantic Division, just three points behind Springfield and Providence who share first place. The Sharks have one game in hand over Providence and three games in hand over Springfield.
Sharks Bites:
* F Mike Iggulden has a six game point streak and leads the team in points. (4-5-9)
* The Sharks have recorded six fighting majors in six games this season.
* Rookie Nate Raduns leads the team with five goals in six games.
* Goaltenders Thomas Greiss and Taylor Dakers have a combined .930 save %.
Roster Moves:
Forwards Devin Setoguchi and Lukas Kaspar were both recalled by the San Jose Sharks on Sunday. Setoguchi was scoreless in three games with the Worcester Sharks. Kaspar had two points (1-1-2) in six games in Worcester.
* Leaders for Worcester:
o Goals Raduns (5)
o Assists Mink (6)
o Points Iggulden (9)
o PIM Staubitz (28)
o Plus/Minus Iggulden, Raduns (+5)
o Wins Greiss (3)
o G.A.A. Dakers (1.51)
o Save % Dakers (.940)
Coming Up:
The Sharks travel to Hartford on Friday, November 2nd. The Sharks lost to the Wolf Pack on Saturday night 2-1 at the DCU Center. Game time is 7:00 p.m. and can be heard live on 580 WTAG, as well as online through B2 Networks, by following the link on the Sharks website, at www.sharksahl.com.
The Sharks return home to Worcester on Saturday to host the Philadelphia Phantoms. Game time is at 7:05 p.m. on “Fear Factor Night.” As with every Saturday Night, Sharks players will be signing autographs and college students can enjoy discounted tickets with a valid college ID. For ticket information, contact the Sharks at (508) 929-0500.
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