Sharks Blanked In Springfield, 2-0
Published on March 22, 2009 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Worcester Sharks News Release
SPRINGFIELD, MA - For the first time since 2007, the Worcester Sharks were shut out for two straight games, this time at the hands of the Springfield Falcons by a 2-0 final, on Sunday afternoon at the Mass Mutual Center.
The Sharks finished the 3-in-3 weekend with a scoreless drought of 138:47 having seen 112 of their 113 shots saved. Springfield's Devan Dubnyk made 32 saves for his third shutout of the season and second versus Worcester. Thomas Greiss was strong once again, stopping 20 of 21 shots sent his way.
It marked only the second time in franchise history the team was shutout in consecutive games. The other time that happened was on Feb. 10 and 16 of 2007, when it lost 3-0 to Manchester and Hartford.
The Falcons converted with only 17 seconds remaining on their first power play for a 1-0 lead at 7:34 of the first period. Mathieu Roy's shot from the point made it through traffic in front, allowing Viacheslav Trukhno to finish the redirection from right outside the crease.
Worcester dominated the second period, outshooting the Falcons 17-3, but still could not light the lamp. The best chances came early in the period on the Sharks' first power play, but Dubnyk made a flurry of saves to keep it 1-0. Then, with only 1:15 remaining in the period, Lukas Kaspar was set up nicely by Trent Campbell, but Dubnyk again made a quick pad stop.
The Sharks put some chances on net in the third, but it wasn't enough, as Colin McDonald added an empty net goal at the 19:30 mark for the 2-0 final.
The loss drops Worcester's record to 34-33-1-2 with 71 points through 70 games.
NOTES: Three Stars: (3) Viacheslav Trukhno - 1 g (2) Thomas Greiss - 20 saves (1) Devan Dubnyk - 32 saves ... Attendance was announced 2,912... Thomas Greiss made 20 saves in net for Worcester ... Devan Dubnyk made 32 saves in net for Springfield ... The Sharks went 0/3 on the power play while the Falcons went 1/2 ... The Sharks are 6-2-0-0 vs. Springfield this season with two more clashes.
The Sharks continue their four game road trip on Tuesday at 7 p.m. against the Sound Tigers in Bridgeport. The team returns home on Friday, Mar. 27 as it hosts rival Springfield at 7:05 p.m. The first 3,000 fans in attendance will receive a Tom Cavanagh autographed collector's card!
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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