Monarchs Rule Worcester 3-1

Published on November 19, 2010 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Worcester Sharks News Release


MANCHESTER, NH - Highly touted Los Angeles Kings prospect Brayden Schenn picked up his first career AHL point and Brandon Kozun picked up a goal and an assist for the Monarchs as Manchester defeated Worcester 3-1 at the Verizon Wireless Center in Manchester on Friday night.

Alex Stalock made 24 saves in the losing effort and Benn Ferriero (10th) picked up the lone Sharks goal as the Sharks record falls to 7-5-1-2 (17 points).

The first period between the two clubs was bookended by Manchester controlling play. The Monarchs would strike first on the power play as defenseman Slava Voynov (4th) buried a pretty pass on a give and go with top prospect Brayden Schenn. Brandon Kozun also picked up an assist on the goal at 6:43. Worcester would start to capture the momentum midway through the period as Manchester took two penalties twenty seconds apart to give Worcester a 5-on-3 power play. Benn Ferriero (10th) would capitalize on the first of the minor penalties as he ripped one high blocker side at 10:06 with Justin Braun and Steve Zalewski grabbing the assists on the play. The Sharks had another opportunity late in the period as Tommy Wingels and Jonathan Cheechoo skated in on a 2-on-1 but were turned away by Jeff Zatkoff. The score at the end of the first was tied at 1-1 with Manchester holding the lead in shots at 12-11. Manchester began the second period on the power play as Joe Loprieno took a roughing penalty as the buzzer sounded.

Worcester was able to kill off the early power play but Manchester continued to control play in the second period. The Monarchs took the lead 3:26 into the period on a goal scored by Brandon Kozun (6th) on a rebound from inside the right circle. Tom Hickey and Justin Azevedo picked up the assists on the goal. Chances for Worcester were few and far between but Jeff Zatkoff made a sprawling save late in period as Benn Ferriero tried to lift it over Zatkoff for his second of the game but was denied. The period ended with Manchester leading 2-1 and leading in the shot category 21-18.

With a lead entering the third period, Manchester turned up their defensive play to close out the game. The Monarchs continued to suffocate any offensive life from Worcester after the Sharks failed to convert on an early power play. The Monarchs then added to their lead at 13:42 after a turnover in front of the Sharks net ended up on the stick of Marc-Andre Cliché to score his 1st goal of the season to seal the deal. Shots in the period favored Worcester 10-6.

The Sharks overall record falls to 7-5-1-2 (17pts) and road record to 4-3-1-1 (10pts)

Notes: Three Stars: 3rd star: Marc-Andre Cliche (1-0-1) 2nd star: Jeff Zatkoff (27 saves), 1st star : Brandon Kozun (1-1-2)... Final shots were 28-27 in favor of the Sharks. Jeff Zatkoff made 27 saves on 28 shots for Manchester, Alex Stalock made 24 saves on 27 shots for Worcester ... Worcester went 1-for-5 on the power play while Manchester went 1-for-4... Cam MacIntyre and Tony Lucia did not dress for the Sharks...The loss snapped the Sharks 6 game undefeated streak against Manchester ...Worcester is 2-1-0-0 vs. Manchester this season... San Jose assigned defenseman Mike Moore and forward Frazer McLaren to Worcester and are expected to suit up for the Sharks against Portland on 11/20.

On Saturday, the Sharks make their first trip to Portland with a 7pm battle against the Pirates.

On Sunday, the Sharks host the Springfield Falcons at 3pm with a special visit from Dora the Explorer presented by Charter Communications!

Its $5 Kids Sundays presented by Papa Gino's! Kids 12-and-under are just $5 with a purchase of an adult gold level ticket! With each complete purchase (along with the purchase of an adult gold level ticket) fans will receive a FREE large cheese pizza coupon to be used at participating Papa Gino's locations. The $5 Kids Sunday ticket offer will only be available at the DCU Center Box Office on the day of the game.

Get your family fun pack (4 tickets, 4 hot dogs, and 4 sodas) for just $69 for all Friday and Saturday games! (must be purchased through the Sharks front office in advance at 508-929-0500)

Chris Curtis, Marina Riva, Jonathan Forsberg, Jason Jones, Kristen Moore, and Matt Renzulli are taking deposits for the Sharks 5th season in Worcester! Jump in today and save over 30% off box office prices! Some of the exclusive benefits for full season ticket holders will include:

-Guaranteed same seat for all 40 home dates and playoff home games at the DCU Center

-Priority access to purchase tickets to DCU Center events (subject to availability)

-Five FREE friends and family vouchers

-Exclusive events with the Worcester Sharks players

-Merchandise discounts and much, much, more!

Season ticket packages and group tickets for the 2010-11 season are on sale now by contacting the Worcester Sharks Office at 508.929.0500 or by crashing the net at www.SharksAHL.com.

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