Worcester Sharks Drop Exhibition Opener to Bruins
September 29, 2010 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Worcester Sharks News Release
Marlborough, MA - The Worcester Sharks dropped their first exhibition game in a 4-0 decision to the Providence Bruins at the New England Sports Center in Marlborough, MA on Wednesday night.
Four different goal scorers lit the lamp for the Bruins in a game that featured 69 penalty minutes in front of a nice crowd.
Brandon Gentile, Yannick Riendeau, Antoine Roussel, and Casey Haines scored goals for the Bruins (1-0-0-0) and Matt Dalton made 22 saves and went the distance for Providence in goal.
Carter Hutton made 13 saves for the Sharks (2GA) and Kevin Reiter added 10 saves (2GA) in relief for Worcester.
Andrew Smale, Joe Loprieno, and Garet Hunt all dropped the mitts for Worcester in a game that featured three fights.
Worcester's record fell to 0-1-0-0 in preseason action.
Notes: Three Stars: (3) Brandon Gentile (1-0-1) (2) Yannick Riendeau (1-2-3), (1) Matt Dalton (22 save shutout) ... Providence went 1-for-7 on the power play while Worcester went 0-for-6. Final shots were 27-22 in favor of the Bruins. Joe Loprieno and Matt Irwin were the only Sharks players that were dressed that played for Worcester last season.
The Sharks continue their three game road exhibition game schedule in Springfield on Friday with a 7:30p.m. battle with the Falcons
The Sharks will debut a special 5th anniversary teal jersey on opening night and fans will receive a rally towel presented by Price Chopper as the Sharks raise their regular season Atlantic Division championship banner against the Bruins on October 23rd.
Chris Curtis, Marina Riva, Jonathan Forsberg, Jason Jones, Kristen Moore, and Matt Renzulli are taking deposits for the Sharks 5th season in Worcester! Jump in today and save over 30% off box office prices! 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
* Priority access to purchase tickets to DCU Center events (subject to availability)
* Five FREE friends and family vouchers
* Exclusive events with the Worcester Sharks players
* Merchandise discounts and much, much, more!
Season ticket packages and group tickets for the 2010-11 season are on sale now by contacting the Worcester Sharks Office at 508.929.0500 or by crashing the net at www.SharksAHL.com .
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