WORCESTER - The Worcester Sharks will be holding their first “Skate with the Sharks” presented in part by Oggie Hockey Stick Grips on Monday, October 15th from 7-9 p.m. at the Horgan Skating Arena in Auburn. The event is the first of four “Skate with the Sharks” during the 2007-08 hockey season and is open to all Sharks fans.

The Sharks will have a regular team practice from approximately 7-8 p.m. Following practice, fans will have the opportunity to skate with the team and FINZ from 8-9 p.m. During that time, fans of all ages can also receive autographs, take photos and get to know the Worcester Sharks players. During the two hour session, members from the Sharks staff will be holding a raffle to win some great Sharks prizes. Sharks Merchandise will also be available to get ready for the upcoming season.

Skate with the Sharks presented in part by Oggie Hockey Stick Grips is free to attend and open for all Sharks fans to participate. A free Sharks ticket voucher will be given to all children 12 and under. Helmets are required.

The Worcester Sharks open the season on Saturday, October 13th at the DCU Center against the Portland Pirates at 7:05 p.m. To get your tickets, please call the Sharks offices at 508.929.0500 or Crash the Net at the Sharks new and improved website, Sharksahl.com. Tickets are also available by visiting all Ticketmaster locations or visiting the DCU Center Box Office Lobby at 50 Foster St. in Worcester.