Sharks Enter 2nd Half of Season in 2nd Place

Published on January 23, 2012 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Worcester Sharks News Release


Shark Snap Shot:

The Worcester Sharks chomped three out of a possible six points in three one goal games last week highlighted by the 3-2 overtime victory over the Bruins in front of 8,840 at the DCU Center on Saturday. The Sharks began the weekend with a hard fought 3-2 loss in Providence on Friday and ended the 3-in-3 with a point in a 3-2 shootout loss to St. John's at the DCU Center.

The Worcester Sharks player of the week nominee is forward Brandon Mashinter. Mash scored twice and added an assist last weekend highlighted by a first star performance on Sunday.

If the playoffs were to start today, the Sharks would have the 6th seed in the Eastern Conference with 48 points through 40 games.

Few things to know....

The Sharks currently sit in 2nd place in the Atlantic Division, six points behind the first place St. John's IceCaps.

Head Coach Roy Sommer is just 2 WINS away from 500 in his AHL career.

Worcester concluded their 1st half of the season with 45pts through 38gp (.592 win percentage) It was the 2nd best win percentage in the first half for Worcester in franchise history. The Sharks had a .638 win percentage through the first half of the 2009-10 season (Sharks won Atlantic Division that year)

Rookie goaltender Harri Sateri has a personal shutout streak of 130:12 with back-to-back shutouts vs. Portland (Jan 8) and Providence (Jan 13). The Worcester Sharks record is held by Alex Stalock at 135:30.

Goaltender Alex Stalock made his first start with the Stockton Thunder (ECHL) since his injury last February with Worcester. Stalock grabbed a WIN in a 7-5 victory over the Las Vegas Wranglers in Stockton with 24 saves.

The Worcester Sharks lead the AHL with 67 fighting majors through 40 games.

The crowd of 8,840 at the DCU Center on Saturday was the 2nd largest crowd in Worcester Sharks history.

Worcester Sharks players will serve as celebrity bartenders at the Perfect Game in Worcester on Thursday from 7:30-9:30pm.

Top 3... Last Week!

1. Brandon Mashinter scored twice, including the game tying goal with just 1:27 remaining in 3-2 shootout loss to St. John's on Sunday!

2. Captain Mike Moore scored the overtime game winning goal at 2:45 of overtime in 3-2 win over Bruins on Saturday!

3. Marek Viedensky scored goal and adds assist in 3-2 OTW vs. Providence on Saturday

Last Week: (1-1-0-1) 3pts, 3gp

Fri. 1/20 L Worcester SHARKS 2 @ Providence Bruins 3

Sat. 1/21 OTW Providence Bruins 2 @ Worcester SHARKS 3

Sun. 1/22 SOL St. John's IceCaps 3 @ Worcester SHARKS 2

This week:

Wed. 1/25 Springfield Falcons @ Worcester SHARKS - 7pm

Sat. 1/28 Worcester SHARKS @ Manchester Monarchs - 7pm

Sun. 1/29 AHL All-Star Skills Competition @ Atlantic City, NJ - 3pm

Mon. 1/30 AHL All-Star Game @ Atlantic City, NJ - 7pm

Rewind the Tape:

1.20.12 - Worcester 2 - Providence 3 - L - Dunkin Donuts Center

Ryan Del Monte and Marek Viedensky each scored their third goals of the season but the Sharks three game win streak came to an end with a 3-2 loss to the Providence Bruins at Dunkin Donuts Center in Providence on Friday night. Antero Niittymaki made 23 saves in net for Worcester in a game that saw two scraps and several post whistle scrums.

1.21.12 - Worcester 3 - Providence 2 - OTW - DCU Center

Worcester Sharks captain Mike Moore scored the overtime game winning goal at 2:45 on the power play in front of the 2nd largest crowd in Sharks history (8,840) in a thrilling 3-2 win over the Providence Bruins at the DCU Center in Worcester on Saturday night. Antero Niittymaki made 26 saves in net for Worcester and Marek Viedensky scored in his second straight game and added an overtime assist in the victory. Watch Highlights HERE.

1.22.12 - Worcester 2 - St. John's 3 - SOL - DCU Center

Brandon Mashinter scored twice for the Sharks, the 2nd to tie the game late in the third period but Worcester came up empty in overtime and the shootout in a 3-2 loss to the first place St. John's IceCaps at the DCU Center in Worcester on Sunday afternoon. Tyson Sexsmith was solid in goal with 36 saves in net for the Sharks as the IceCaps remained perfect at the DCU Center this season (3-0-0-0). Watch Highlights HERE.

Sharks in the Atlantic: The Sharks are swimming in 2nd place with 48 points (20-12-3-5) in the Atlantic Division through 40 games, which is six points behind the first place St. John's IceCaps (41gp) and percentage points ahead of the 3rd place Manchester Monarchs (44gp). The Sharks have a one point edge over the 4th place Portland Pirates (47 points in 42gp) and five points ahead of the Providence Bruins (43 points in 44gp), to round out a very choppy Atlantic Division.

Coaching Milestones....

400 WINS!....With the 4-1 victory vs. Springfield on November 1, 2009, head coach Roy Sommer became just the 4th coach in AHL history to reach the 400 win plateau.

500 WINS!.... Coach Roy Sommer is just 2 wins away from 500 in his AHL coaching career.

1000 GAMES... With the 3-1 victory at Springfield on January 14, 2011, head coach Roy Sommer became just the 4th coach in AHL history to reach the 1,000 games plateau.

AHL COACHING WINS - ALL-TIME

1. Fred "Bun" Cook 1937-56 19seasons 1,171GP 636 WINS

2. Frank Mathers 1956-85 18seasons 1,256GP 610 WINS

3. John Paddock 1981-2010 16seasons 1,125GP 589 WINS

4. Roy Sommer 1998-current 14seasons 1,080GP 498 WINS

Worcester Sharks Head Coach Roy Sommer, who plays a major role in developing players for the San Jose Sharks, is currently the longest-tenured coach (14th season) in the American Hockey League. His current regular season record is now: 498-445 -49 -46 -42. (W-L-T-OTL-SOL)

In Coach Sommer's first AHL victory.... The Kentucky Thoroughblades defeated the Albany River Rats 6-4 at the Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky on October 17th 1998. Coincidentally, Assistant Coach David Cunniff recorded an assist as a member of the River Rats in the hockey game.

Assistant Coach David Cunniff has joined Coach Sommer in 344 of the 498 victories (69%).

ECHL... Coach Sommer also has 176 wins in the ECHL coaching in five seasons with Roanoke Valley and Richmond.

Shark Bites:

Captains for the 2011-12 season: Mike Moore was named the Sharks 4th captain in team history on Feb 11, 2011 and was named captain again before the start of the 2011-12 season. Alternate captains for this season: veteran forward Ben Guite and forward John McCarthy. Tommy Wingels, Sean Sullivan, Jimmy Bonneau, and Benn Ferriero have also worn the "A" this season.

From east to west..... The Worcester Sharks have had 6 players (8 call-ups) receive at least one call up this season to San Jose... Currently; John McCarthy, Tommy Wingels, Benn Ferriero, Andrew Desjardins, Antero Niittymaki, Justin Braun, Jamie McGinn, Logan Couture, Jason Demers, Joe Pavelski, Marc-Edourd Vlasic, and Doug Murray are all former Worcester Sharks that are currently playing with the San Jose Sharks.

All-Stars... Defenseman Matt Irwin and rookie netminder Tyson Sexsmith will represent the Worcester Sharks at the 2012 AHL All-Star Classic in Atlantic City on Jan 29-30.

All-Star Selections for Worcester through the years:

2007 - Mathieu Darche

2008 - Mike Iggulden

2009 - Derek Joslin and Ryan Vesce

2010 - Logan Couture, Danny Groulx, and Alex Stalock

2011 - Jonathan Cheechoo and Justin Braun

AWARDS...Tommy Wingels was selected as the Reebok/AHL Player of the Week for the period ending Dec. 18, 2011. In four games last week Wingels recorded four goals, two assists and a plus-6 rating as the Sharks closed out a seven-game road swing having earned 11 of a possible 14 standings points. Wingels recorded 10 points (seven goals, three assists), including four game-winning goals, and a plus-11 rating during the Sharks' seven-game road stretch from Dec. 4-18, helping Worcester to a 5-1-0-1 mark in that time. In recognition of his achievement, Wingels will be presented with an etched crystal award prior to an upcoming Sharks home game.

Tommy Wingels take 2... Tommy Wingels became just the third Worcester Sharks player in franchise history to record 10 goals in a month (joining Mathieu Darche and Graham Mink). Tommy finished the month of December with 10 goals, three assists, and +5 in 14 games. Wingels recorded four game winning goals in the month of December and fired 53 shots on goal. Tommy was rewarded with a NHL call up to San Jose on Jan 4 and scored his first NHL goal on Jan 15 at Chicago.

Sean Sullivan climbing the ladder... Sean Sullivan ranks 7th in the AHL among defensemen with 24 points (5-19-24) in 31 games for Worcester. "Sully" has been on fire of late for Worcester, recording 17 points (3-14-17) and +10 in his last 17 games.

Breaking down December... the Sharks finished 10-3-0-1 (21 points in 14gp) in December with 46GF and 35GA. PP went 9-for-57, opponents PP is 8-for-46. Worcester had 32 fighting majors in the month.

Breaking down January... the Sharks are 4-3-0-2 (10 points in 9gp) in January with 21 GF and 23GA. PP is 5-for-29, opponents PP is 5-for-40. Worcester has 12 fighting majors this month.

2011... the Sharks finished the calendar year with a 36-28-11 record. (83 points in 75 games)... the Sharks most successful calendar year was 2010 when the Sharks recorded 100 points (45-25-10) in 80 games.

First Half... the Sharks finished the first half of the season after a 3-2 loss in Providence on Jan 22. Worcester went 19-12-3-4 with 45 points in 38gp for a .592 win percentage; the 2nd best first half record in franchise history. Worcester had a .639 win percentage with 51pts in 40gp in 2009-10, the year they won the Atlantic Division.

1 Goal Games... the Sharks have played five straight 1 goal games, including three straight 3-2 games. The Sharks are 3-1-0-1 in their last five one goal games and 11-4-3-5 overall.

Nice Crowd... the Worcester Sharks had their 2nd biggest crowd in franchise history on Jan 21, 2012 in a 3-2 overtime win over Bruins at the DCU Center. The Sharks welcomed 8,840 fans through the gates in the exciting win.

Worcester/Manchester Rivalry... the Sharks and Monarchs have already slugged it out through seven of 12 games this season. The two teams have combined for 317 penalty minutes in the seven games (147 WOR, 170 MCH) and 14 sets of fighting major penalties. Worcester is 2-3-1-1 vs. Manchester this season.

Killer Start... Jack Combs scored on his first shift as a member of the Worcester Sharks in Albany on Dec 16 and added another goal later in the first period. The native of St. Louis, MS led the ECHL with 37 points (17-20-37) in 23 game with Colorado before he was signed by Worcester on Dec 14. The 23-year-old has 13 points (7-6-13) in 17 games for Worcester!

Road Warriors... the Sharks have taken a point in 15-of-20 road games this season (9-5-3-3) and finished with a 5-1-0-1 record on their season long seven game road trip. (12/4-12/18/11)

Streakers!.... the Worcester Sharks have a point in two straight games (1-0-0-1)... Harri Sateri has won two straight games via the shutout (48 saves, 0 GA) and has a shutout streak of 130:12... Brandon Mashinter has a two game point streak.

3rd period success!... the Sharks are outscoring their opponents 43-30 in the third period this season (+13).... But, getting outscored 34-39 in the second period (-5).

Leaders among us... Jimmy Bonneau is 2nd in the AHL with 15 fighting majors...Curt Gogol is 3rd among AHL rookies with 86 penalty minutes and 1st with 10 fighting majors...Nathan Moon is 2nd among rookies with 87 penalty minutes...Tyson Sexsmith is 4th in the AHL with a 2.12 GAA... Sean Sullivan is 7th in the AHL d-men scoring race with 24 points (5-19-24) and Matt Irwin is 11th with 23 points (7-16-23), 6th in among AHL d-men with seven goals, 1st in power play goals with six, and 4th in shots with 111.

OT Penalty Shot... On November 16, Springfield goaltender Manny Legace faced Worcester forward Mike Connolly on a penalty shot 52 seconds into overtime and saved both the attempt and the game, as just over a minute later the Falcons won, 3-2, on a goal by Alexandre Giroux. Since the 1992-93 season, there have been 27 penalty shots taken in overtime of an AHL game (including four in the playoffs); goalies have stopped 25 of them.

Penalty Shots take 2.... Sean Sullivan scored a rare penalty shot shorthanded goal by a defenseman vs. Mike McKenna in the 2nd period in a 5-2W at Binghamton on Dec 17. Worcester is now 3-for-7 in franchise history on penalty shots.

PP Specialist...Matt Irwin's six power-play goals have put him in good position to set some team records, but he is not there yet. The record for most power-play goals in a season by a Sharks defenseman is nine, done by Garrett Stafford in 2006-07. The career record is 16, done by Derek Joslin. Irwin had six last year, so has 12 for his career.

Tallest Shark.... Worcester Sharks rookie defenseman Taylor Doherty is the tallest player in team history standing at 6'7" 230lbs. Taylor has a +7 rating for the 2nd best mark on the club and has added three fighting majors.

Score first... the Sharks have scored FIRST 19 times in 40 games last season (14-1-2-2); Curt Gogol 2,Benn Ferriero 4, Nathan Moon 2, Mike Moore 1, Tommy Wingels 1, John McCarthy 2, Matt Irwin 1, Sena Acolatse 1, Tony Lucia 1, Brodie Reid 1, Brandon Mashinter 2, and Jack Combs 1.

First Pro Goals this season... Curt Gogol (Oct 9 @ PRO vs. Khudobin), James Livingston (Oct15 vs. ALB vs. Frazee), Mike Connolly (Oct15 vs. ALB vs. Frazee), Nathan Moon (Oct 21 @ PRO vs. Khudobin), Sena Acolatse (Nov 1 vs. STJ vs. Pasquale), Brodie Reid (Nov 5 vs. STJ vs. Pasquale), and Marek Viedenski (Dec 11 at STJ vs. empty net)

100 AHL goals.... Veteran Ben Guite scored his first goal as a member of the Worcester Sharks in a 6-1 win over the Devils on October 15. The goal turned out to be his 100th AHL goal in his career. Ben also has 19 NHL goals in 175 career NHL games.

Great first impression... Curt Gogol became just the 5th Sharks player to score in his professional debut joining Joe Pavelski, Nate Raduns, Tony Lucia, and Cam MacIntyre. (Thanks Bill Ballou, Worcester TG)

Sharks in the Atlantic... the Sharks had a 29-20-4-7 record against Atlantic Division prey last season and are 9-10-2-3 in the division this season.

Good when leading... the Sharks are 10-1-1-1 when leading after the 1st period of play and 10-0-0-2 when leading after the 2nd period of play this season.

5 National Champions... The Sharks have five players that have won the NCAA Division 1 Championship.... Mike Connolly was co-captain for Minnesota-Duluth in 2011, John McCarthy was co-captain for Boston University in 2009... Benn Ferriero and Nick Petrecki with Boston College in 2008... and Ben Guite with Maine in 1999.

These Sharks have teeth!.... Worcester is 3rd in the AHL in penalty minutes averaging 20.60 penalty minutes per game and are 1st with 67 fighting major penalties. Norfolk is 2nd with 51 fighting majors.

2 Men Down.... John McCarthy became just the 2nd Worcester Sharks player to score a shorthanded goal while the Sharks were two men down. "JMac" scored at 8:32 of the first period in a 3-2 win over Bridgeport on Nov 11. Steve Zalewski had the other 3-on-5 score in Houston on 11/22/08.

200/300... Worcester Sharks captain Mike Moore became just the 2nd player in Sharks history to hit 200 games and 300 penalty minutes this season joining Riley Armstrong. #8 has played in 220 games for Worcester accumulating 315 penalty minutes... Moore surpassed Lukas Kaspar on Jan 15 for the most games played by a Worcester Sharks player with 217.

Sherriff McLaren... Sharks tough guy Frazer McLaren was assigned back to Worcester on Jan 22 from San Jose. #10 ranks 2nd all-time in Worcester Sharks history with 435 penalty minutes (42 FM) in 179 games. Brad Staubitz holds the top stop with 462 pims in 162 games.

Thanks Ballou... the Worcester Sharks are 4-6-1-0 when they fire 47 or more shots on goal during a game.

Massachusetts!... the Sharks have four players born from Massachusetts (John McCarthy - Andover, Benn Ferriero - Essex, Sean Sullivan - Braintree, and Brian O'Hanley - Quincy) In addition, assistant coach David Cunniff hails from South Boston.

Hockey East Alumni!... the Worcester Sharks have eight players currently from Hockey East Schools (Irwin - UMass-Amherst, Ferriero - BC, McCarthy - BU, Sullivan - BU, Reid - NU, O'Hanley - BC, Guite - UMaine, Petrecki - BC)

Young Guns... the Sharks have dressed 14 rookies already this season. (Curt Gogol, Nathan Moon, Brodie Reid, James Livingston, Mike Connolly, Taylor Doherty, Tyson Sexsmith, Harri Sateri, Sena Acolatse, Tony Lucia, Marek Viedensky, Brian O'Hanley, Jack Combs, and Chad Costello)

Great Start to the Weekend.... The Sharks are 7-1-2-2 on Friday nights this season.... A perfect way to kick off the weekend!

Super Sunday... the Sharks went 14-4-0-2 on Sunday afternoon games in 2010-11 and are 5-2-0-2 on Sundays this season.

I'll take a draft... Nine Worcester Sharks players were drafted by the San Jose Sharks. (Braun, Doherty, Lucia, McCarthy, O'Hanley, Petrecki, Sateri, Sexsmith, and Viedensky,)

NHL Experience.... The Sharks have five players with NHL experience totaling 237 games led by veteran Ben Guite with 175... breakdown of the rest... Frazer McLaren 39, Mike Moore 6, Matt Pelech 5, Brandon Mashinter 13,

Gordie Howe Hattrick.... Worcester Sharks winger Brandon Mashinter recorded a Gordie Howe Hattrick in the Sharks 4-3W vs. the Whale at the DCU Center on Dec 30th. Mash recorded an assist on Tony Lucia's goal at 5:20 of first period, fighting major vs. Jared Nightingale at 19:54 of the second period, and the game winning goal at 17:04 of the third period. It was the first time a Sharks player had recorded a Gordie Howe Hattrick since Mash did it vs. Lowell on Nov 11, 2009.... Mash is riding a two game point streak (2-1-3).

Like Father, Like Son... Rookie Curt Gogol is 2nd on the Sharks with 86 penalty minutes and 10 fighting majors through 29 games... his father Brent racked up 892 penalty minutes in 157 professional games in the IHL, CHL, EHL, and the AHL including 380 pims in 1978-79 in 57 games with the Flint Generals.

Major Bonneau... Worcester Sharks tough guy Jimmy Bonneau has racked up 15 fighting majors in 31 games this season for the Sharks. Jimmy has 85 fighting majors in 223 AHL games along with 656 penalty minutes.

Acolatse can throw... Worcester Sharks rookie defenseman Sena Acolatse has been quite impressive in his first five professional hockey fights this season. The 5-11, 205 pounder and native of Hayward, CA native has fought Richard Clune, Brett Hextall, Dane Byers, Stephane Veilleux, and Andre Deveaux so far this season. Sena led the Prince George Cougars in WHL with 15 fighting majors in 66 games last year, and also added 15 goals. Acolatse is currently the sharks Ironman with 35 straight games played.

Worcester record... the Sharks are on pace to surpass the Worcester IceCats team record of 126 fighting majors in 1997-98. A few players from the 97-98 squad include Terry Virtue, Jamal Mayers, Justin Hocking, Tyler Willis, and Reed Low.

Five for fighting...The Sharks have 67 fighting majors this season good for 1st in the AHL... 16 different players dropped the mitts this season for the Sharks this season: (Jimmy Bonneau 15, Curt Gogol 10, Nick Petrecki 2, Cam MacIntyre 4, Nathan Moon 7, Brandon Mashinter 4, Mike Moore 3, Frazer McLaren 2, Sena Acolatse 5, Taylor Doherty 3, Matt Pelech 6, Tommy Wingels 2, Ryan Del Monte 1, James Livingston 1, John McCarthy 1, and Sean Sullivan 1)... The Sharks had 81 fighting majors last season, 73 fighting majors in 2009-10, 78 fighting majors in 2008-09, 68 fighting majors in 2007-08 and 54 in 2006-07.

Season by the numbers...

Record: 20-12-3-5, 48 points - 2nd in Atlantic

Win percentage: .600% - 9th in AHL

Home Record: 11-7-0-2

Away Record: 9-5-3-3

Attendance: 84,507 through 20 games at DCU Center 4,374 average) - 24th in AHL

Goals Scored: 109, 2.73 goals per game, 22nd in AHL

Goals Allowed: 103, 2.58 goals against per game, 4th in AHL

Shots per game: 33.23 - 3rd in AHL

Shots allowed per game: 28.83 - 8th in AHL

Score 1st: 14-1-2-2 when scoring first (.842%)

1 goal games: 11-4-3-5 in one goal games

PP: 16.4%, 20th in AHL (28-171)

PK: 84.1%, 6th in AHL (27-170)

SHG - 4 shorthanded goals scored

SHGA - 4 shorthanded goals allowed

PIMS - 20.60 penalty minutes per game, 3rd in AHL

Fighting Majors: 67 - 1st in AHL

OT Games - 13 - (4-3 record in OT)

SO Games - 6 - (1-5 record in SO)

Roster Players - the Sharks have used 31 players this season

Goalies - the Sharks have used 3 goaltenders this season

Players receiving call-ups to San Jose - 7 (Braun, Ferriero, McLaren, Irwin, Niittymaki, Wingels, McCarthy)

NHL debuts - 0 Worcester players made their NHL debuts this season

Call-ups to San Jose - 9 different call-ups to San Jose this season

Coming and goings from the Shark Tank: 01/22/2012

Antero Niittymaki (G)

Worcester

DEL Recalled from loan by San Jose (NHL)

01/21/2012

Alex Bourret (RW)

Worcester

DEL Released from PTO

01/21/2012

Chad Costello (F)

Worcester

ADD Signed to PTO

01/21/2012

Frazer McLaren (LW)

Worcester

ADD Returned on loan from San Jose (NHL)

01/20/2012

John McCarthy (LW)

Worcester

DEL Recalled from loan by San Jose (NHL)

01/19/2012

Antero Niittymaki (G)

Worcester

ADD Conditioning loan from San Jose (NHL)

Top Worcester Sharks:

o Goals Wingels (13) - currently in San Jose

o Game Winners Wingels (4) - currently in San Jose

o Assists Sullivan (19)

o Points McCarthy (11-16-27) - currently in San Jose

o Power play Points Irwin (6-6-12)

o Shots Irwin (111 shots)

o PIM Bonneau (103)

o Fighting Pen. Bonneau (15)

o Plus/Minus Sullivan (+11)

o Wins Sateri and Sexsmith (9)

o G.A.A. Sexsmith (2.12)

o Save % Sexsmith (.927)

o Shutouts Sateri (2)

Sharks in the Pacific:

The San Jose Sharks are 26-14-5 with 57 points through 45 games and currently in 1st place in the Pacific Division. Former Worcester Sharks playing for San Jose: Joe Pavelski (17-17-34) Logan Couture (20-14-34), Marc-Edouard Vlasic (3-14-17), Torrey Mitchell (5-7-12), Douglas Murray (1-3-4), Andrew Desjardins (3-8-11), Jamie McGinn (9-7-16), Jason Demers (2-9-11), Justin Braun (1-4-5), John McCarthy (0-0-0), and Tommy Wingels (1-1-2). Thomas Greiss is 6-4-0 with a 2.09GAA and .926 save %.

Week ahead:

Mon., Jan 23 at 9:30pm at Edmonton

Tue., Jan 24 at 9pm at Calgary

Sat., Jan 28 - NHL All-Star Skills Competition in Ottawa

Sun., Jan 29 - NHL All-Star Game in Ottawa

Sharks in the ECHL:

The Stockton Thunder are 17-17-1-3 in 38 games this season with 38 points, which is 16 points behind the first place Las Vegas Wranglers (42gp) and eight points behind the 2nd place Ontario Reign (39gp) in the Pacific Division. Thomas Heemskerk is 8-5-0 with a 3.22 GAA and a .894 save % and Alex Stalock is 1-0-0 with a 5.00 GAA and a .828 save %.

Week Ahead:

Tue., Jan 24 at 9:10pm at Idaho

Wed., Jan 25 at 9:10pm at Idaho

Fri., Jan 27 at 10:30pm vs. Alaska

Sat., Jan 28 at 10:30pm vs. Alaska

Sun., Jan 29 at 7pm vs. Alaska

Coming Up:

On Wednesday, the Sharks host the Springfield Falcons at 7pm. With every Wednesday game this season, in conjunction with Sharks Charities, FREE tickets for the unemployed for up to four family members will only be available at the DCU Center Box Office on the day of the game. All fans that wish to receive a FREE ticket(s) must present a valid proof of unemployment and a valid form of identification.

On Saturday, January 28, the Sharks travel to Manchester for a 7pm battle vs. the Manchester Monarchs.

Score a family fun pack today for only $74! Four tickets, four hot dogs, and four sodas for a portion of the price! Available only through the Sharks front office for every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday games this season!

Enjoy a Worcester Sharks Experience Pack! 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.

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