Pirates Pick Up 2-1 Win Over Sharks

Published on February 13, 2009 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Portland Pirates News Release


Portland, Maine - The Pirates evened the Unum Cup series at four games a piece with a 2-1 win over the Sharks at the Cumberland County Civic Center. Felix Schutz scored the game winning goal on a second period penalty shot.

The Sharks got on the board first 11:06 into the game when Tom Cavanaugh scored his 10th goal of the season during a 5-on-3 advantage for the Sharks. Riley Armstrong and Patrick Traverse picked up the assists on the play and the Sharks held a 1-0 lead after the first twenty minutes.

Portland fought back in the second period, when Mark Mancari teed up a drive from the left point and beat Worcester goaltender Taylor Dakers. Tim Kennedy and Mathieu Darche earned assists on the play. Portland then pulled ahead when Felix Schutz stole a pass to create a shorthanded breakaway. Schutz was hauled down, creating a penalty shot. Schutz skated in, deked to the near side and got Dakers down, then shot it over the netminder to put the Pirates on top 2-1.

Portland held onto its one goal lead as John DeCaro stopped all six shots he saw in the third period.

Portland goaltender John DeCaro stopped 25 of 26 shots he saw to improve to 2-0-0. Taylor Dakers stopped 25 of 27 shots and took the loss.

Allied Home Mortgage Three Stars of the Game: 1. Felix Schutz (POR) 2. John DeCaro (POR) 3. Taylor Dakers (WOR)

Notes: Felix Schutz scored the first penalty shot goal of the season for the Pirates. Attendance: 4,529

The Pirates next game is tomorrow, Saturday, February 14th at 7:00 pm against the Providence Bruins at the Cumberland County Civic Center. It's a Labatt Blue Light Hockey Night in Portland, so come get the full night experience - including special promotions at the game!

Fans can follow the Pirates on U.S. Cellular Pirates Radio Network or watch the game LIVE on the internet courtesy of AHL Live by clicking the icon on the left side of the home page. The U.S. Cellular Pirates Radio Network includes the Pirates flagship station, the Bay 1400AM and 1490AM (Portland) and affiliates WEZR 1240 AM (Lewiston-Auburn), WTME 780AM (Rumford) and WKTQ 1450AM (South Paris).

Share: Facebook | Twitter/X | LinkedIn | Reddit | Email



American Hockey League Stories from February 13, 2009


The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.

OurSports Central