Sharks Fight Back for Point in Portland in 3-2 Shootout Loss

Published on March 4, 2012 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Worcester Sharks News Release


PORTLAND, ME - Tim Kennedy scored twice for Worcester, including the game tying goal with 11.5 seconds left in the third period as the Sharks dropped a 3-2 shootout decision to the Portland Pirates at Cumberland County Civic Center on Sunday afternoon.

Tyson Sexsmith was sharp making 18 saves for the Sharks as Worcester barreled back from a 2-0 deficit to grab a huge point on the road. The Sharks return home to kick off a five game home stand with a 7pm battle vs. the Bridgeport Sound Tigers on Tuesday night at the DCU Center.

Despite only 16 total shots fired in the opening frame, Tyson Sexsmith and Justin Pogge made some big saves at each end in the first period. Newly acquired forward Kenndal McArdle (8th) gave Portland a 1-0 advantage as he ripped a shot over the shoulder of Sexsmith from three feet on top of the Worcester crease at 8:58 for the only score through 20 minutes.

Brett Sterling (23rd) gave Portland a 2-0 lead on the power play at 10:30 as he knocked in a back door pass by Alexandre Bolduc through the crease and past Tyson Sexsmith. The Sharks finally got on the board with 22.2 seconds remaining after Justin Pogge's clearing attempt was intercepted by Tim Kennedy (7th) at the left circle and buried past his glove to get Worcester within a score after 40 minutes of play. Worcester held a 25-13 shot advantage through two periods.

In the third period, a wild brawl broke out at 13:49 that at one time involved all 12 skaters deep in the Portland Pirates zone that resulted in 48 penalty minutes between the two clubs. The Sharks would tie the score late as former Portland Pirate Tim Kennedy (8th) ripped a rebound from a mad scramble in front of the Portland net past Justin Pogge with the extra attacker to force overtime at 19:48.

John McCarthy rang a rebound chance off the post in overtime as the Sharks had several chances to win the game in the five minute period before heading to the shootout.

Brandon Mashinter scored the only goal in the shootout for Worcester as the Pirates pulled way with three scores to take away the 3-2 victory.

Worcester's record falls to 25-20-4-7, with 61pts and currently percentage points ahead of the Manchester Monarchs for the 8th and final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference with four games in hand.

Notes: FIVE GUYS BURGERS Three Stars: 3rd Star Kenndal McArdle (1-0-1) 2nd star: Tim Kennedy (2-0-2) 1st star: Justin Pogge (34 saves, W)... Final shots were 36-20 in favor of Worcester... Justin Pogge made 34 saves on 26 shots for the Pirates; Tyson Sexsmith made 18 saves on 20 shots for Worcester....Worcester went 0-for-4 on the power play while Portland went 1-for-3...Ben Guite (inj), Sena Acolatse (scr), Frazer McLaren (inj), Jimmy Bonneau (scr), Cam MacIntyre (inj), and Andrew Murray (inj) did not dress for Worcester... Curt Gogol returned to the lineup after missing seven games with an injury and picked up his AHL rookie leading 15th fighting major vs. Andy Miele.... With the two fights, the Sharks continue to lead the AHL with 97 fighting major penalties... the Sharks fall to 2-7 in the shootout.... James Livingston picked up his 2nd professional fighting major.... Brandon Mashinter extended his point streak to three games (1-2-3) with an assist on the game tying score.

Coming up...

The Sharks return home on Tuesday and kick off a five game home stand at the DCU Center vs. the Sound Tigers at 7pm.

Catch "Go Green Night", Logan Couture Bobble Head Doll Giveaway presented by TD Bank, and FINZ's Birthday celebration with a "3-in-3" weekend at the DCU Center this weekend!

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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