Sharks can't swim past Hartford and Philadelphia
Published on November 5, 2007 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Worcester Sharks News Release
SHARKS CAN'T SWIM PAST HARTFORD AND PHILADELPHIA
Sharks winless streak hits four games after starting season 4-0-0-0.
Last Week: (0-2-0-0) 0pts 2gp
Fri 11/2 WORCESTER SHARKS 3 @ Hartford Wolf Pack 4
Sat 11/3 WORCESTER SHARKS 0 vs. Philadelphia Phantoms 3
This Week:
Wed 11/7 WORCESTER SHARKS @ Bridgeport Sound Tigers, 11:00 a.m.
Fri 11/9 WORCESTER SHARKS @ San Antonio Rampage, 8:00 p.m.
Sat 11/10 WORCESTER SHARKS @ Houston Aeros, 8:35 p.m.
Rewind the Tape:
11.2.07 - Worcester 3- Hartford 4 -Hartford Civic Center
The Sharks battled back from 2-0 and 3-2 deficits but eventually lost to the Wolf Pack 4-3 in Hartford. Mike Iggulden scored his 5th goal of the season to extend his point streak to seven games. Patrick Traverse scored a power play goal, the first goal from the Sharks blue line all season. Sharks goaltender Thomas Greiss made 29 saves.
11.3.07 - Worcester 0 - Philadelphia 3 - DCU Center
In the first match up in franchise history vs. the Phantoms, the Sharks could not find the back of the net for the first time all season. Pete Zingoni scored his first of two goals of the evening at 1:11 of the first period on the games first shot as the Sharks lost 3-0. Sharks goaltender Taylor Dakers made 28 saves in his third professional game.
Log Jam in the Atlantic:
The Sharks (4-3-1-0) sit in seventh place in the Atlantic Division, but just three points behind second place Manchester and Springfield. The Sharks have played the fewest games (8) in the AHL. Providence has pulled away from the rest of the pack, with 16 points in nine games.
Sharks Bites:
* F Mike Iggulden had a seven game point streak (5-5-10) snapped in the shutout on Saturday.
* The Sharks have recorded seven fighting majors in eight games this season.
* Rookie Nate Raduns is tied for second in the AHL among rookies with five goals scored.
* Goaltenders Thomas Greiss and Taylor Dakers have a combined .920 save %.
* F Riley Armstrong leads the Sharks with 26 shots on goal.
The Sharks will bus to Bridgeport for an 11:00 a.m. game vs. the Sound Tigers on Wednesday, November 7th before boarding a plane to Texas for the weekend. The Sharks battle the Rampage in San Antonio on Friday, November 9th at 8:00 p.m. and the Aeros in Houston on Saturday, November 8th at 8:35 p.m. All three games can be heard live on 580 WTAG, as well as online through B2 Networks, by following the link on the Sharks website, at www.sharksahl.com.
The Sharks return home to Worcester on Monday, November 12th to host the Springfield Falcons at 1:05 p.m. with a FREE post game skate with the team presented by Price Chopper. For ticket information, contact the Sharks at (508) 929-0500.
American Hockey League Stories from November 5, 2007
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- Lightning Assign Center Ryan Craig to Norfolk on Conditioning Stint - Norfolk Admirals
- Phantoms Weekly Notes - Adirondack Phantoms
- Flames Host Chicago And Houston To Finish Home Stand - Abbotsford Heat
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- B-Sens weekly - Binghamton Senators
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- Shootouts give Penguins pair of wins - Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins
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