Sharks Deliver on their Guarantee, Beat Moose, 5-3

Published on January 29, 2010 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Worcester Sharks News Release


WORCESTER, MA - The Sharks tracked down the Moose for the second time in three nights and in the process extended their win streak to five games by a final score of, 5-3. The Sharks made good on their guarantee to defeat the Moose and will now "Let it Ride," next Friday against the Lowell Devils.

John McCarthy's third period goal turned out to be the game-winner and Alex Stalock came up big stopping Guillaume Desbiens on a penalty shot with 2:47 remaining in the third period to secure the victory.

Much like Wednesday night, the Moose came out flying. Unlike Wednesday night, they were able to turn the quick start into an early advantage just 53 seconds into the first period. A two-on-one opportunity allowed Guillaume Desbiens to slide a one-time pass across to Mario Bliznak (6) who beat a helpless Alex Stalock, giving the Moose a 1-0 lead. The Sharks found their skating legs in the minutes after the goal and responded. At 13:21, Mike Moore's shot caromed off a maze of bodies and Brandon Mashinter (14) backhanded one past Cory Schneider to knot the game at one apiece. Dan DaSilva picked up the other assist on Mashinter's second goal in as many games. Late in the period, Manitoba added the go-ahead goal when Desbiens (10) streaked down the right-wing and snapped one past Stalock. Mike Keane earned the assist. Manitoba outshot Worcester, 14-13.

The Sharks, for the second straight game, came out for the second period energized and knotted the game up at 2-2, 1:13 into the period. Frazer McLaren (2) was left all alone in the slot and wristed one past the blocker of Schneider. Mashinter collected the assist. The physical play picked up from then on and the Sharks were the beneficiary of a goaltender interference call against Matt Pettinger which gave the Sharks a man advantage. They made sure they would not let the opportunity go to waste as a beautiful series of passes between Ferriero and Jamie McGinn allowed McGinn to pick up goal number six on the season and the Sharks took a 3-2 10:42 into the period. Later in the frame, Andrew Desjardins dropped the gloves and dropped Taylor Ellington. The Sharks held the shot advantage in the period, 10-7.

A wild third started four minutes into the period when Travis Ramsey rang a shot off the far post behind Stalock. Things really picked up at the 15:26 mark when McCarthy (8) collected a loose rebound off a Michael Wilson drive and scored which made the score, 4-2. The Sharks would need it as Brian Salcido (7) blasted one home off a faceoff a minute later, cutting the deficit to just one. Just seconds later, Desbiens was awarded a penalty shot, but Stalock came up big and kept the score at 4-3. Dwight Helminen added an empty net goal and the Sharks polished off the Moose, 5-3. The Moose outshot the Sharks, 11-10.

Notes: Three Stars: (3) John McCarthy (GWG) (2) Guillaume Desbiens (1-1-2), (1) Brandon Mashinter (1-1-2) ...Ryan Vesce and Joe Callahan were out of the lineup due to injuries....Alex Stalock had 29 saves in net for Worcester for his league-leading 26th win... Former BC star Cory Schneider made 28 saves in the losing effort...Final shots were 33-32 in favor of the Sharks... Benn Ferriero now has points in three straight games (1-3-4)....Stalock has now denied two penalty shots this season ... Brandon Mashinter has scored in two straight games (2-1-3)...Danny Groulx played in consecutive game number 154 and has a FIVE game point streak (0-8-8)...Before the game, Logan Couture was sent back to Worcester, but did not arrive in time to play.

On Sunday, January 31st, Chaske Spencer, who plays Sam Uley in The Twilight Saga: New Moon, will appear and sign autographs at the Sharks game vs. the Lowell Devils at the DCU Center at 3:05p.m. Chaske will be signing autographs for fans throughout the Sharks game. Order the Werewolf Pack today which includes 4 tickets and 2 photos of Chaske for only $60. The ONLY way to guarantee your autograph is with a bracelet, for only $5 more per person.

Now midway through 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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