Sharks Double up Devils 6-3

Published on December 11, 2010 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Worcester Sharks News Release


ALBANY, NY - The Sharks stormed out to a 3-0 lead after two periods, the Devils tied the score at 3-3, and the Sharks scored three more late in the third to double up the Devils 6-3 at the Times Union Center in Albany on Saturday night.

Six different goal scorers found the back of the net for Worcester and Carter Hutton made 17 saves for his 2nd victory of the season. Tommy Wingels, Jason Pitton, and Brandon Mashinter scored late in the third period as the Sharks grabbed their 14th win of the season.

Worcester played a terrific opening road period striking for two goals and outshooting the Devils 19-5. Andrew Desjardins (4th) extended his point streak to four games (1-3-4) as he banged in a loose rebound in the crease past Mike McKenna at 12:43 to give Worcester a 1-0 edge. The rebound was left in the crease after a point shot from Nick Schaus found its way through traffic and handcuffed the Devils netminder. Sean Sullivan (9th) struck on the power play, blasting a one-timer shot from the right circle after a terrific past across the ice by James Marcou at 19:16.

In the middle frame, Jonathan Cheechoo (10th) gave the Sharks a 3-0 lead, burying a pass from behind the net by T.J. Trevelyan past the glove of Mike McKenna at 2:55. The Sharks led 3-0 after 40 minutes and held a 32-13 shot advantage after two periods.

Each team scored three goals in a wild third period that saw the Devils tie the score at 3-3. Matt Anderson (10th at 2:24), Stephen Gionta (3rd at 13:02), and Tim Sestitio (2nd at 14:02) scored the first three goals of the third period to tie the score at 3-3. But the Sharks did not panic. Jonathan Cheechoo stole the puck behind the Devils net and left it for Tommy Wingels (6th) to put the Sharks back ahead 4-3. Wingels wrapped the puck around the post and past McKenna at 15:28. Jason Pitton (1st) fired a shot from 30 feet with a break down the right wing that snuck just inside the post at 17:04 to put Worcester up 5-3. Brandon Mashinter added an empty netter at 18:15 to seal the 6-3 victory.

The Sharks record improves to 14-8-1-4 with 33 points and 7-4-0-3 on the road.

Notes: Perfect Game Three Stars: 3rd Star: Matt Anderson (1-0-1) 2nd star: Jonathan Cheechoo (1-1-2), 1st star: Tommy Wingels (GWG) ...Final shots were 42-20 in favor of the Sharks... Mike McKenna made 36 saves on 41 shots for Albany; Carter Hutton made 17 saves on 20 shots for Worcester...Worcester went 1-for-4 on the power play while Albany went 0-for-1... Tony Lucia, Mike Moore, and Frazer McLaren did not dress for the Sharks.... Andrew Desjardins (1-3-4) and Sean Sullivan (3-2-5) extended their point streaks to four games... Jonathan Cheechoo (1-1-2), James Marcou (0-2-2), and Matt Irwin (0-2-2) all had multipoint games... the Sharks scored their first empty net goal of the season.

On Sunday, the Sharks host the Bridgeport Sound Tigers at 3pm! Bring your skates and helmets and stick around after the game and skate with the Sharks for the annual Hat & Mittens Holiday Skate presented by Bay State Savings Bank! Enjoy free hot chocolate from SAVOR catering, free cookies from Eric's La Patisserie of Worcester, and enjoy festive holiday music while skating with the Sharks! Fans are encouraged to bring new or slightly used winter hats and mittens/gloves to benefit Community Healthlink of Worcester! There will be NO skate rentals available. Please bring your skates and helmets with you to the game!

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