44 Shots Not Enough in 4-2 Loss to Syracuse
Published on February 21, 2012 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Worcester Sharks News Release
SYRACUSE, NY - The Worcester Sharks fired 44 shots on goal but only scored twice as the Sharks finished their four game road trip with a 1-3-0-0 record after 4-2 loss to the Syracuse Crunch at the Onondaga County War Memorial at Oncenter on Tuesday night.
Tyson Sexsmith made 22 saves in goal for Worcester while Tim Kennedy and Brian O'Hanley scored for Worcester in the loss. The Sharks return home on Friday for the GRONK PUCK SPIKE at the DCU Center with a battle vs. the Bruins at 7:30pm.
The Sharks came out flying in the first period outshooting the Crunch 7-0 early on but could not find the back of the net behind goaltender Iiro Tarkki. Syracuse grabbed two goals late in the opening frame as John Mitchell (5th) scored an unassisted goal at 17:57 and Kyle Palmieri (29th) scored on a terrific rush and finish past Tyson Sexsmith at 18:31. The Sharks trailed 2-0 after 20 minutes.
Worcester evened the score with two quick ones to open the middle frame. Tim Kennedy (6th) knocked in a loose rebound at 37 seconds on the power play and Brian O'Hanley (1st) scored another rebound strike at 1:27 past Iiro Tarkki to tie the score at 2-2. There were two scraps in the second period as Nathan Moon (9th FM) dropped the mitts against the much bigger Troy Bodie (10th FM) at 7:01 after Bodie sent Doherty flying with a knee check, and Mike Moore (4th FM) fought J.F. Jacques (6th FM) at the end of the period which led to a two man advantage for the Sharks. Worcester held a 27-15 advantage through 40 minutes of play in a tied game.
The Sharks could not convert on a 5-on-3 power play to begin the third period as the score remained tied 2-2. Taylor Doherty (4th FM) fought Troy Bodie (11th) at 5:47 in an entertaining bout at 5:47 but the Crunch took control soon after as Andrew Gordon (3rd) sent a wrap around try past Sexsmith at 6:36 after the Sharks goaltender made several nice saves. Kyle Palmieri (30th) gave Syracuse an insurance goal skating out of the left corner and sending a high shot into the net from in close to give the Crunch a 4-2 lead. Worcester fired17 more shots on goal in the final frame but came up short 4-2.
Worcester's record falls to 24-18-4-5 (57pts in 51gp) and 12-9-4-3 away from the DCU Center.
Notes: FIVE GUYS BURGERS Three Stars: 3rd Star Andrew Gordon (GWG) 2nd star: Iiro Tarkki (42 saves, W) 1st star: Kyle Palmieri (2-0-2)... Final shots were 44-26 in favor of Worcester... Iiro Tarkki made 42 saves on 44 shots in net for Syracuse; Tyson Sexsmith made 22 saves on 26 shots for Worcester....Worcester went 1-for-7 on the power play while Syracuse went 0-for-2...Ben Guite (inj),Tony Lucia (inj), Sena Acolatse (inj), Frazer McLaren (inj), Curt Gogol (Inj), Cam MacIntyre (inj), Ryan Del Monte (scr), and Alex Stalock (scr) did not dress for Worcester... With the three fights, the Sharks continue to lead the AHL with 89 fighting major penalties... Worcester falls to 3-1-0-0 all time vs. the Crunch...former Sharks goaltender, Antero Niittymaki was the backup for the Crunch.
Coming up...
On Friday, arrive early and catch New England Patriots Tight End Rob Gronkowski perform the GRONK PUCK SPIKE before the Sharks host the Providence Bruins on March of Dimes Night! Game begins at 7:30pm against the Bruins! Click HERE for more information.
Over 200 boy scouts will sleep over on the ice after the game in part of the annual Boy Scout Sleep Over event which includes a private autograph session and a late night movie. For more information call Jason Jones at 508-929-0503.
On Saturday, the Sharks host the annual Special Olympics Massachusetts Night with a special torch lighting ceremony during the first intermission!
Arrive early and try to dunk SPAZ from WAAF in the dunk tank during the WAAF Fan Fest with a special visit from the Looney Tunes characters from Six Flags New England in the DCU Center Lobby beginning at 6pm. Music, games, and hang out with the whole gang from the Hill-Man Morning Show on WAAF!
The Worcester Sharks will wear a special SOMA jersey which will be auctioned off to benefit Special Olympics Massachusetts. Puck drop is 7pm vs. the Portland Pirates!
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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