Sharks Capture Tigers, 4-3
January 3, 2010 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Worcester Sharks News Release
WORCESTER, MA - The Worcester Sharks secured their sixth straight win, their 22nd of the season, during the team's fourth matchup against the Bridgeport Sound Tigers on Sunday afternoon at the DCU Center.
Worcester's T.J. Trevelyan began a two-game point streak with his goal and two assists, while Couture's first period assist lengthened his point streak to nine games.
Worcester's Benn Ferriero chipped in the Sharks' first goal on a power play right in front of the net past Rick DiPietro at 10:37 in the first period. The Sharks have scored the first goal in the past six games. Cory Quirk netted his second goal of the season less than a minute later at 11:34, assisted by T.J. Trevelyan and Derek Joslin, putting the score at 2-0 at the end of the first.
After a fight on the opening faceoff at the start of the second period between Worcester's Dan DaSilva and Bridgeport's Sixsmith, the Sound Tigers shortened the gap at 16:46 when Michael Haley scored his second goal of the season past Stalock. The Sharks quickly retaliated less than a minute later at 17:36 when Dwight Helminen tapped in Trevelyan's deflected shot off of Dipietro's pads, closing the period at 3-1.
T.J. Trevelyan wrapped the puck around the post and past Dipietro for his sixth goal of the season at just 1:19 into the third period, assisted by Quirk and Helminen. Shortly after, Bridgeport's Greg Mauldin struck back on a power play goal at 5:40, his 12th of the season. At 9:23, the Sound Tigers struck again when Robin Figren knocked in his first goal of the season, condensing the gap even more to 4-3. Alex Stalock made several big saves late for the Sharks to secure the victory for Worcester.
With the win, the Sharks move to 22-12-0-2 (46 points) on the season.
Notes: Three Stars: (3) Cory Quirk (goal and assist), (2) Dwight Helminen (game-winning goal and assist), (1) T.J. Trevelyan (goal and 2 assist)...Alex Stalock had 27 saves in net for Worcester... Dipietro had 35 saves in net for the Sound Tigers...Final shots were 39-30 in favor of --- Worcester... Cory Quirk began a two game point streak (1-1-2)...T.J. Trevelyan started a two game point streak tallying his third assist in the past two games (1-3-4)...Benn Ferriero has an eight game point streak (5-8-13)...Logan Couture has points in nine straight games (4-10-14)...Alex Stalock started his 11th straight game and picked up his AHL leading 20th win of the season.
This Friday begins a three-game home stretch as the Sharks host the Hartford Wolf Pack at 7:05p.m. The game will be shown live on Charter TV3.
On Saturday, the Sharks face the Hartford Wolf Pack for the third time this season at 7:05p.m. It's Mike Moore Bobblehead Night-- the first 3,000 fans to enter the DCU Center will receive a bobblehead all thanks to WTAG! In addition, be sure to make use of Family Fun Pack Saturdays and purchase a ticket package that includes 4 tickets, 4 hot dogs, and 4 sodas for only $65! Come to the game early to see Shrewsbury vs. Marlborough in the high school doubleheader!
On Sunday, the Sharks host the Portland Pirates at 3:05p.m. 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 X-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. Also, come meet Star Wars characters from the 501st Legion!
Now in their fourth season in Worcester, the Sharks look forward to another exciting season highlighted by the improvements of the ice surface at the DCU Center and the reduction of season ticket prices! Sharks fans may secure their 2009-10 season tickets today by calling 508-929-0500. 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
* Significant savings off box office ticket prices
* Priority access to purchase tickets to DCU Center events (subject to availability)
Season ticket packages, group tickets, and individual tickets for the 2009-10 season are on sale now by 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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