Sharks Extend Franchise Record Point Streak To Eight Games
December 7, 2009 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Worcester Sharks News Release
Top 3!
#1 Alex Stalock wearing his W6 Tribute Mask went a perfect 2-0-0 allowing just four goals on 54 shots (.925%) and is 2nd in the AHL with 13 wins.
#2 Logan Couture scores twice including the game winning goal in 4-2W at Springfield on Friday and leads the AHL with SIX game winning goals.
#3 Steven Zalewski nets game winning goal in shootout victory over Portland on Sunday to extend franchise record point streak to EIGHT games (7-0-0-1).
Last Week: (3-0-0-0) 6pts, 3gp
Fri. 12/4 W Worcester SHARKS 4 @ Springfield Falcons 2
Sat. 12/5 SOL Worcester SHARKS 4 @ Manchester Monarchs 5 - Shootout
Sun. 12/6 W Portland Pirates 2 @ Worcester SHARKS 3 - Shootout
Next Week:
Fri. 12/11 Worcester SHARKS @ Manchester Monarchs - 7:30 p.m.
Rewind the Tape:
12.4.09 - Worcester 4 - Springfield 2 - Mass Mutual Center
Logan Couture scored his team leading 8th and 9th goals, including his league leading 6th game winning goal of the season as the Sharks won their 6th straight game in a 4-2 win over the Falcons at the Mass Mutual Center on Friday night. Worcester's Alex Stalock made 20 saves and Benn Ferriero added a goal and an assist as the Sharks defeated the Falcons for the 4th straight time this season. Dwight Helminen scored his 4th of the season and Nick Petrecki picked up his 3rd fighting major as the Sharks outshot the Falcons 37-22.
12.5.09 - Worcester 4 - Manchester 5 - Shootout - Verizon Wireless Arena
Steven Zalewski and Benn Ferriero scored in the final five minutes of the third period to force overtime but the Monarchs went 5-for-8 in the shootout as the Sharks dropped a 5-4 decision at the Verizon Wireless Arena on Saturday night. Zalewski had three points (1-2-3), Benn Ferriero scored twice, and Logan Couture had two assists for the Sharks. Couture, Ferriero, Mashinter, and Quirk scored in the eight round shootout loss while Tyson Sexsmith made 25 saves and was 3-for-8 in the shootout.
12.6.09 - Worcester 3 - Portland 2 - Shootout - DCU Center
Andrew Desjardins and Dan DaSilva scored for the Sharks in regulation and Steven Zalewski recorded the game winning goal in the shootout as the Sharks extended their franchise record point streak to eight games (7-0-0-1) with a 3-2 win over Portland on Sunday. Alex Stalock picked up his 13th win of the season making 30 saves and going 3-for-3 in the shootout while wearing his W6 Tribute mask. Joe Callahan picked up his first fight of the season with a second period bout with Kyle Wanvig.
Sharks in the Atlantic
The Sharks are currently swimming in 2nd place with 32 points (15-10-0-2) in the Atlantic Division through 27 games trailing the first place Manchester Monarchs by seven points. The Sharks lead the 3rd place Devils by one point and the 4th place Sound Tigers by two points. The Bruins, Wolf Pack, and Pirates are tied in 5th place with 29 points while the Falcons sit in 8th place with 26 points to round out the eight team division in a very choppy Atlantic Division.
400 WINS!
*400 WINS!....With the 4-1 victory vs. Springfield on November 1st, head coach Roy Sommer became just the 4th coach in AHL history to reach the 400 win plateau.
AHL COACHING WINS - ALL-TIME
1. Fred "Bun" Cook 1937-56 19seasons 1,171GP 636 WINS
2. Frank Mathers 1956-85 18seasons 1,256GP 610 WINS
3. John Paddock 1981-2009 15seasons 1,107GP 585 WINS
4. Roy Sommer 1998-current 12th season 907GP 408 WINS
*Worcester Sharks Head Coach Roy Sommer, who plays a major role in developing players for the San Jose Sharks, is currently the longest-tenured coach (12th season) in the American Hockey League. His current regular season record after the win is now: 408-387-54-58.
*In Coach Sommer's first AHL victory.... The Kentucky Thoroughblades defeated the Albany River Rats 6-4 at the Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky on October 17th 1998. Coincidentally, Assistant Coach David Cunniff recorded an assist as a member of the River Rats in the hockey game.
*Assistant Coach David Cunniff has joined Coach Sommer in 251 of the 408 victories (62%).
Shark Bites:
*Captains for the 2009-10 season: Captain Ryan Vesce (2nd year), Assistant Captains Derek Joslin (2nd year) and Mike Moore (1st year).... T.J. Trevelyan, Joe Callahan, Steven Zalewski, Frazer McLaren, and Dwight Helminen have also worn the "A" on their jerseys.
*From east to west..... The Sharks already have TEN players that heave seen action to both the AHL and NHL this season (McLaren, Zalewski, Vesce, Joslin, McGinn, Couture, Callahan, Ferriero, Mitchell, and Demers). The Sharks had 11 players accomplish that feat last season. Logan Couture, Ryan Vesce, Benn Ferriero, Jason Demers, and Frazer McLaren have each recorded their first NHL goals this season. Derek Joslin, Frazer McLaren, and Torrey Mitchell are all currently (Dec 7) on recall to San Jose.
*You always remember your first..... Dennis McCauley (10/10), John McCarthy (10/9), Brandon Mashinter (10/9), Logan Couture (10/10), and Dean Strong (10/30) have all scored their first professional regular season goals this season.
*Firsts this Week... Joe Callahan picked up his first fighting major against Portland Kyle Wanvig in the 2nd period on Sunday.
*Elite 8!... the Sharks currently have the longest active point streak in the AHL having points in EIGHT straight games (7-0-0-1).... With 6-of-the-8 games decided by one goal...They have outscored their opponent 26-17.... Power play is 6-30 while the penalty kill is 24-28.....the Sharks came from behind in four of the eight games.
*OT Killers.... The Sharks are 2-0 in OT this season after going 7-1 last year in the overtime period.
*Young Guns....The average age of the Sharks roster is 23 which includes 13 rookies, five 2nd year players and two third year players. At the age of 28, Danny Groulx is the oldest while Nicholas Petrecki at 20 years old and four months is the youngest.
*Massachusetts... The Sharks have FIVE players born and raised in Massachusetts (John McCarthy - Andover, Corey Quirk - Brockton, Dennis McCauley - Billerica, Joe Callahan - Brockton, and Benn Ferriero - Essex)
*Streakers... Alex Stalock has won SEVEN straight games in goal (12GA, 194 saves.942%)... Dan DaSilva has a TWO game point streak (2-1-3)... Andrew Desjardins has a TWO game point streak (1-1-2).
*Logan is the MAN... The Sharks have scored 51 goals in 15 games with Couture in the lineup (3.40 goals per game), but have scored just 23 goals in 12 games without him (1.91 goals per game).... Logan leads the AHL with SIX game winning goals in just 15 games played.
*Need to score 1st... Worcester is 11-2-0-1 in 14 games they have scored the first goal of the game... the Sharks are just 4-8-0-1 when allowing the first goal.
*The letter "C"... The Sharks had a stretch of six straight games 11/21 - 12/4 where the game winning goal scorer had a last name that began with the letter "C". Couture had three game winners, Callahan two, and Mathieu Curadeau had the other.
*All four years....Defenseman Derek Joslin is the only Sharks player to suit up in all four seasons in Worcester.... He is currently in San Jose.
*Can't score if you don't shoot.... The Sharks are 2nd in the AHL with 34.89 shots per game.... Danny Groulx leads all AHL defensemen with 79 shots on goal.
*Keep it close... the Sharks are 11-2-0-2 in one-goal hockey games good for 24 of their 32 points... the sharks are 4-8-0-0 in games decided by two or more goals.... The Sharks lead the AHL with 11 one-goal victories with six of those coming on the road.
*Follow the leaders.... Danny Groulx is tied for 1st in the AHL among d-men with 17 assists and 1st in shots with 79.... Logan Couture leads the AHL with 6 game winning goals and is 2nd in rookie scoring (9-12-21) in just 12 games played....Brandon Mashinter is 3rd among AHL rookies with SEVEN fighting majors... Alex Stalock is 2nd in the AHL with 13 wins and 2nd in minutes played (1186).
*Mr. Dependable.... Sharks defenseman Danny Groulx has played in 135 straight games... he dressed in all 80 games last season in Rockford.... Andrew Desjardins has dressed in 101 straight games for Worcester... Derek Joslin holds the record dressing in 114 straight Worcester Sharks games.
*Five for fighting...The Sharks have 26 fighting major penalties this season through 27 games... (Brandon Mashinter 7, Dennis McCauley 4, Frazer McLaren 4, Joe Loprieno 3, Nicholas Petrecki 4, John McCarthy 1, Mike Moore 1, Steven Zalewski 1, and Joe Callahan 1). The Sharks had 78 fighting majors last season, 68 fighting majors in 2007-08 and 54 in 2006-07.
Coming and goings from the shark tank:
12/06/2009
Jamie McGinn (LW)
Worcester
ADD Returned on loan from San Jose (NHL)
12/05/2009
Ryan Vesce (C)
Worcester
DEL Recalled from loan by San Jose (NHL)
12/05/2009
Ryan Vesce (C)
Worcester
ADD Returned on loan from San Jose (NHL)
12/04/2009
Derek Joslin (D)
Worcester
DEL Recalled from loan by San Jose (NHL)
12/03/2009
Derek Joslin (D)
Worcester
DEL Returned on loan to San Jose (NHL)
12/03/2009
Derek Joslin (D)
Worcester
ADD Returned on loan from San Jose (NHL)
12/03/2009
Ryan Vesce (C)
Worcester
ADD Returned on loan from San Jose (NHL)
12/02/2009
Ryan Vesce (C)
Worcester
DEL Recalled from loan by San Jose (NHL)
12/01/2009
Jamie McGinn (LW)
Worcester
DEL Recalled from loan by San Jose (NHL)
11/30/2009
Jamie McGinn (LW)
Worcester
ADD Returned on loan from San Jose (NHL)
Top Worcester Sharks:
o Goals Couture (9)
o Game Winners Couture (6)
o Assists Groulx (17)
o Points Zalewski (8-14-22)
o Power play Points Groulx (1-6-7)
o Shots Groulx (79)
o PIM McLaren and Petrecki (52)
o Fighting Pen. Mashinter (7)
o Plus/Minus McCarthy (+8)
o Wins Stalock (13)
o G.A.A. Stalock (2.28)
o Save % Stalock (.915)
o Shutouts Stalock (1)
Sharks in the Pacific:
The San Jose Sharks are 19-7-5 with 43 points (most points in NHL) this season and are currently in 1st place in the Pacific Division, six points ahead of the 2nd place Los Angeles Kings.
Derek Joslin has three assists in 17 games.... Frazer McLaren has three points (1-2-3) and six fighting majors in 13 games....Brad Staubitz has two goals and an assist along with 47 penalty minutes through 15 games.... Former Worcester Shark Devin Setoguchi has ten points (8-2-10) through 19 games... Torrey Mitchell has no points in five games... Goaltender Thomas Greiss is 3-2-0 with 2.94 GAA and a.902 save%.
Coming Up:
The Sharks travel to Manchester on Friday night for a 7:30pm tilt against the Monarchs. Worcester will play just one game over an eleven day stretch.
Hurry up and Bid! The W6 Tribute Mask worn by Alex Stalock is being auctioned off on NHL.com. Follow the link on SharksAHL.com and bid today! Proceeds to the Worcester Fire Scholorship Program and the burn care unit at the Shriners Hospitals for Children. Auction concludes on Wednesday at 3pm (est).
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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