
Kaspar Rocks in the New Year, Sharks Win 3-2.
Published on December 31, 2007 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Worcester Sharks News Release
The Sharks came into Monday night's contest with the Manchester Monarchs at the Verizon Wireless Arena with five straight games decided by just one goal. The previous three one goal games came in losing efforts for the Sharks. The trend continued on Monday night, however, the Sharks got a thrilling last second goal by Lukas Kaspar to propel Worcester to a 3-2 win.
It did not take much time for the Sharks to get on the board. Sharks Captain Graham Mink took advantage of a 5 on 3 power play opportunity as he got a shot past Manchester Goalie Erik Ersberg at 4:19 of the first period with assists from Mike Iggulden and Devin Setoguchi.
Less than four minutes later, the Monarchs got revenge with a 5 on 3 goal of their own. Gabe Gautier scored his fourth straight goal against the Worcester Sharks at 8:00 into the first period. Gautier's goal was assisted by Teddy Purcell and Peter Harrold.
The First intermission came roughly 2 minutes early when a hard check behind Monarchs goalie Erik Ensberg took out a sheet of glass. The finial 2 minutes of the first period was resumed after an early intermission.
A heavy weight battle clashed early in the second period when the 6'3" Jonathan Tremblay took on the 6'4" Kevin Westgarth. A hard left from Tremblay sent Westgarth to the ice. Both players received a major fighting penalty at 2:47 of the second period.
Brian Boyle cashed in on the 5 on 4 advantage against Worcester goalie Thomas Griess at 4:42 in the second period, Boyle was assisted by Peter Harrold and Gabe Gauthier. The goal gave Manchester their first lead of the game at 2-1.
Over ten minutes later, the Sharks capitalized on another 5 on 3 power play opportunity. Sharks Captain Graham Mink and assisted by Devin Setoguchi and Mike Iggulden at 16:52 in the second period
After a several great chances by both clubs in the third period, After great work by Mink to feed Tom Walsh at the point with seconds remaining, Walsh faked a shot and dished the puck over to Lukas Kaspar who then went top shelf to propel the Sharks to a victory with just 2.1 seconds remaining.
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American Hockey League Stories from December 31, 2007
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- Monarchs Sent Swimming Into The New Year - Manchester Monarchs
- Team reaches the .500 mark on New Year's Eve - Bridgeport Islanders
- 'Dogs shutout Griffs in New Year's Eve tilt - Hamilton Bulldogs
- Houston Aeros drop New Years Eve contest, 5-4 in Iowa - Houston Aeros
- Stars Finish the Year on a High Note - Iowa Chops
- Penguins say goodbye to 2007 with 8th straight win - Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins
- Moose close out 2007 with win over Monsters - Manitoba Moose
- Admirals Close Out 2007 with Loss in Wilkes-Barre - Norfolk Admirals
- Two Quick Goals Give Bears 2-1 Win Over Phantoms In 2007 Finale - Adirondack Phantoms
- Devils Sunk By Pirates, 3-0 - Albany Devils
- Goaltender Ryan Munce Reassigned to Mississippi - Norfolk Admirals
- Wolf Pack Weekly - Connecticut Whale
- Bulldogs Set For Five Games In The Next Seven Days - Hamilton Bulldogs
- P-Bruins Defeat Falcons In Overtime 3-2 - Providence Bruins
- Rockford Rings In New Year With Five Game Home Stand - Rockford IceHogs
- Kings Sign Simmonds To Entry-Level Contract - Manchester Monarchs
- Wolf Pack Bowl-a-Thon Rescheduled to Sunday, January 6th - Connecticut Whale
- Penguins Prepare To Usher In New Year On Win Streak - AHL
- Moose Win One Of Three In Week 12 - Manitoba Moose
- Stars Close 2007 Road Schedule with Win in Peoria - Iowa Chops
- Tambellini named AHL Player of the Week - Bridgeport Islanders
- Penguins Ride Seven-Game Winning Streak Into New Year's Eve - Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins
- Penalty Kill Producing Results - Syracuse Crunch
- Sound Tigers' Tambellini named Rbk/AHL Player of the Week - AHL
- Crunch Announce Details of RE/MAX Realty Plus 'Hottest Property of the Month' Award - Syracuse Crunch
- Wolves Weekly Notes - Chicago Wolves
- Amerks To Kick Off New Year On The Road; Lojek Reassigned To Rochester - Rochester Americans
- Sharks close out one-goal week with two points - Worcester Sharks
- Monarchs Weekly Report - Manchester Monarchs
- Aeros Visit Iowa Stars To Close Out 2007 - Houston Aeros
- Falcons Host Bruins Monday - Springfield Falcons
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