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Mike Moore named Worcester Sharks AHL Man of the Year

March 26, 2009 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Worcester Sharks News Release


WORCESTER - Worcester Sharks President and CEO Michael T. Lehr announced that Mike Moore has been named the team's winner of the American Specialty/AHL Man of the Year award for his outstanding contributions to the Worcester community during the 2008-09 season.

The first year professional, and former volunteer fire fighter, has taken the initiative to go above and beyond in regards to community outreach and has established himself as a leader in the Worcester community.

Mike's most successful endeavor was his player toy drive, "Give Moore for the Holidays." He initiated the toy drive by rallying his teammates to participate by purchasing over $3,000 worth of toys for children from Community Healthlink of Worcester. He invited the recipients and their families to the DCU Center to receive the gifts following the Sharks December 20th game.

The 24-year-old from Calgary, Alberta has become the spokesperson for the Worcester Sharks flagship community program, "Be a Leader." He has taken the lead at ten assemblies to over 3,000 students throughout central Massachusetts and has endeared himself to local educators. Mike is also a 2008 graduate of Princeton University with a degree in Aeronautical Engineering.

Some of his 2008-09 achievements include:

Organized and executed the "Give Moore for the Holidays" player toy drive

Took the lead at ten "Be a Leader" assemblies to over 3,000 students

Participated in six "Reading is Cool" appearances in over 16 classrooms

Made several visits to Worcester area hospitals

Instructed two Worcester Sharks Street brigades (street hockey clinics)

Appeared in over twenty Team Community appearances

In recognition of his efforts, Moore will be presented with an etched crystal trophy during an on-ice presentation prior to an upcoming Sharks home game.

Moore is now one of 29 finalists for the AHL's 2008-09 Yanick Dupre Memorial Award, honoring the overall American Specialty/AHL Man of the Year. The league award is named after the former Hershey Bears forward and AHL All-Star who died in 1997 following a 16-month battle with leukemia. The winner of the Yanick Dupre Memorial Award will be announced by the American Hockey League in the coming weeks.

The Worcester Sharks kick off a 3in3 weekend at home on Friday against Springfield.

On Friday, March 27th, the Sharks host the Springfield Falcons at 7:05p.m. at the DCU Center. All student tickets are just $9 and the game will also be shown live on Charter TV-3 and the NHL Network. The first 3,000 fans will receive a Tom Cavanagh autographed collector's card compliments of WTAG! The Sharks will honor the Shrewsbury High School boy's varsity hockey team and the St. John's boy's varsity basketball team for winning their respective state championship games. Find out how you can participate in an "officials seminar" before the game as former NHL referee Paul Stewart, NFL referee Jim Mello, NCAA basketball referee Bill Laubenstein, and ECAC hockey supervisor Bill Stewart will hold a discussion. Contact Marina Riva at 508.929.0500 for more information.

On Saturday, March 28th, the Shark host the Lowell Devils at 7:05p.m. on "Be a Leader" Night presented by the Law Firm of Abigail Williams & Associates. The Sharks will be wear special "Be a Leader" jerseys which will be auctioned off after the game with proceeds to Sharks Charities. Fans are encouraged to bring a new teddy bear to throw on the ice after the Sharks score their first goal to benefit Project Smile. Members of the Worcester Tornadoes and the Boston Breakers will be on hand to sign autographs during the first intermission. Three lucky fans will have the opportunity to win $38,000 compliments of Piccadilly Pub restaurants. Help Finz celebrate his birthday with other mascots on this action packed evening! Pick up your Family Fun Pack with a ticket, hot dog, and soda for just $15.25 each when buying a minimum of four tickets!

The Sharks reduced their 2009-10 season ticket prices and they are on sale now! Purchases can be made by visiting the box office, contacting the Worcester Sharks office at 508.929.0500, or by crashing the net at www.SharksAHL.com.

All games can be heard live on 580AM and 94.9FM WTAG, as well as online through AHL Live, by following the link on the Sharks website at www.SharksAHL.com.



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