Sharks Earn Check-Mate Over Charlotte, 2-0
Published on March 5, 2011 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Worcester Sharks News Release
WORCESTER, MA- Daren Machesney made a breakaway stop on Oskar Osala with two minutes left in the third period in a 1-0 game as the Sharks held on for a hard fought 2-0 shutout victory over the Charlotte Checkers Saturday night at the DCU Center. With the win, the Sharks remain in a third place tie with the CT Whale. Worcester hosts the Whale at the DCU Center on Sunday at 3pm.
Kevin Henderson scored in the first period and Tommy Wingels scored into an empty net for Worcester as Daren Machesney earned his second shutout of the season with 34 saves.
The Sharks once again jumped out to a first period lead in a physical first period. Sharks goalie Daren Machesney made several big stops early on to keep Charlotte off the board, which opened the door for Worcester to take the lead. Sean Sullivan fired a shot off a face-off which was tipped in by Kevin Henderson (6th) at 12:15 of the first to give Worcester the 1-0 lead. Sharks led 12-7 in shots and 1-0 at the end of the first.
The second period saw both teams begin to tighten up their defensive zone play. Charlotte had the best scoring chances of the period but Daren Machesney continued his strong play in goal. With ten seconds remaining Machesney stopped a 3-on-2 with a sprawling save after the initial shot hit the cross bar. Worcester led 1-0 heading after forty minutes of play.
Charlotte continued their offensive onslaught in the third but the Sharks and Daren Machesney stood tall. With less than five minutes remaining Machesney was pulled out of the crease on a deke but a combination of Matt Irwin, Benn Ferriero and Tommy Wingels filled in for the save to keep the score 1-0. With two minutes remaining, Checkers forward Oscar Osala came in on a breakaway but was turned away as Machesney made an arm save while on his side. The Sharks would ice the game as Tommy Wingels (11th) scored the empty netter with just over a minute remaining.
The Sharks record improves to 28-22-4-8 with 68 points and to 16-9-2-4 at the DCU Center. Worcester is currently tied with the 3rd place CT Whale for the last guaranteed playoff spot in the Atlantic Division.
Notes: Perfect Game Three Stars: 3rd Star: Mike Murphy (28 saves) 2nd star: Kevin Henderson (GWG) 1st star: Daren Machesney (Shutout, 34 saves)... Final shots were 34-30 in favor of the Checkers... Mike Murphy made 28 saves on 29 shots for the Checkers; Daren Machesney made 34 saves on 34 shots for the Sharks... Worcester went 0-2 on the power play while Charlotte went 0-2...Tony Lucia (inj), James Marcou (inj), Jonathan Cheechoo (inj), Alex Stalock (inj), and Jamie McGinn (inj) did not dress for the Sharks... before the game the Sharks signed defenseman, Holy Cross Alum, and native of Lexington, MA Jon Landry to an AHL contract.... Landry wore #5 and was the 44th player to suit up for the Sharks this season.
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