WORCESTER – Worcester Sharks General Manager Wayne Thomas has announced the 2011-12 Worcester Sharks opening night roster in preparation for the Sharks 6^th season of hockey in Worcester.

 

The Sharks official opening roster consists of 13 forwards, eight defensemen, and two goaltenders. The Sharks will have nine rookies and one veteran to kick-off the season on Sunday afternoon in Providence.

 

Forwards:

7              John McCarthy

13           Curt Gogol

16           Ryan Del Monte

18           Mike Connolly

21           Benn Ferriero

24           Cam MacIntyre

25           Marek Viedensky

26           James Livingston

28           Ben Guite

34           Nathan Moon

43           Jimmy Bonneau

51           Brodie Reid

53           Brandon Mashinter

 

Defensemen:

4              Taylor Doherty

8              Mike Moore

14           Sena Acolatse

20           Matt Irwin

23           Matt Pelech

27           Justin Braun

29           Nick Petrecki

37           Sean Sullivan

 

Goaltenders:

31           Tyson Sexsmith

33           Thomas Heemskerk

 

Roster breakdown:

23 players

13 players returning players to Worcester

6 Americans

16 Canadians

1 player from Slovakia

12 players from junior hockey

11 players from US college hockey

7 players with NHL experience (324 NHL gp)

13 players drafted in the NHL

7 players drafted by San Jose Sharks

 

In addition; Tony Lucia, James Marcou, and Alex Stalock are rehabbing in Worcester.

 

There are only 8 days until the Worcester Sharks opening night (October 15) at the DCU Center. Flex ticket packages are on sale now! Score your flex package by contacting the Sharks front office at 508-929-0500. You decide how many tickets and how many games YOU want to attend while saving $$$ off box office pricing!  It is that EASY!

 

Starting now, the Sharks are offering groups to partake in a Sharks hockey experience with many interactive activities; including friends and family skates on the DCU Center ice before or after a game, the high FIN tunnel (high-fiving players as they take the ice), singing the National Anthem, intermission performances, and more.

 

Marina Riva, Jonathan Forsberg, Jason Jones, Chris Curtis, and Kristyn Galante are ready to take your orders and answer your questions today!  Jump in today and save up to 35% off box office prices!  Some of the exclusive benefits for full season ticket holders will include:

 

·         Guaranteed same seat for all 38 home dates and playoff home games at the DCU Center

·         Priority access to purchase tickets to other DCU Center events (subject to availability)

·         Seven FREE friends and family vouchers

·         Exclusive events with Sharks players

·         Merchandise discounts and much, much, more!

 

Season ticket packages and group tickets for the 2011-12 season are on sale now by contacting the Worcester Sharks Office at 508.929.0500 or by crashing the net at www.SharksAHL.com.