Sharks Feed On Admirals, 3-2

Published on November 22, 2009 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Worcester Sharks News Release


WORCESTER, MA- Worcester's John McCarthy scored in the first period while Cory Quirk and Matthew Curadeau sealed the deal later in the game, each grabbing their first goals of the season in the Sharks 3-2 win over the Norfolk Admirals on Sunday afternoon at the DCU Center.

The first period started off slow until John McCarthy (2nd goal) picked up a deflected pass in front of the net and tapped it in to start off the game in Worcester's favor at 18:08. Worcester led the period in shots with 13 while Norfolk had 5 after twenty minutes of play.

The Admirals fired back with 3:49 left in the second period when Matt Syrocyzinski's shot was mishandled by Alex Stalock, tying the game at 1-1. Stalock made 13 saves while Dustin Tokarski stopped 9 for Norfolk.

Cory Quirk scored his first goal of the season when he tipped in a Joe Callahan one-timer bullet through a pack of players in front of the net to put the Sharks up 2-1 at 1:10 in the third period. Minutes later, new addition Matthieu Curadeau scored on a 2-on-1 drive after his centering feed intended for Dennis McCauley bounced off a Norfolk defenseman in front at 4:12, tallying his first point of the season in a Worcester uniform. The Admirals answered back at 16:01 when Blair Jones snuck one past Stalock, bringing the score to 3-2, but it proved to be too little too late.

With the win, the Sharks' record moves to 10-10-0-1 (21 points) on the season. The win at the DCU Center was the first for Worcester since a 2-1 shootout victory vs. the Monarchs on November 6th.

Notes: Three stars: (3) Blair Jones (1-0-1), (2) John McCarthy (2nd goal of the season), (1) Cory Quirk (1st goal of the season)...Steven Zalewski extended his point streak to five games (2-4-6)....Danny Groulx played his 130th consecutive game in the AHL and recorded an assist....Alex Stalock made 28 saves for the Sharks and Dustin Tokarski made 24 saves for the Admirals... Worcester went 0/3 on the power play...Norfolk went 0/4 on the power play...Final shots were 30-27 in favor of the Admirals.... After the game, fans joined the Sharks players for the 4th annual Hat & Mittens Holiday Skate presented by BayState Savings Bank

The Sharks travel to Springfield on Wednesday to tangle with the Falcons at 7pm.

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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