Sharks Get Blanked 4-0 by Monarchs

Published on March 31, 2012 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Worcester Sharks News Release


WORCESTER, MA - The Sharks dropped their season high 5th straight game and fell eight points behind the 8th and final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference after a 4-0 loss to the Manchester Monarchs at the DCU Center on Saturday night. The Sharks continue their four game home stand with a 3pm start vs. the Springfield Falcons on Faith and Family Night on Sunday.

Martin Jones made 28 saves for his first shutout of the season for the Monarchs as the two teams combined for 82 penalty minutes and three sets of fighting majors. With the loss, the Sharks dropped below .500 for the first time all season.

Curt Gogol (18th FM) and Richard Clune (21st FM) set the tone early dropping the mitts at center ice at 1:50 as the two teams engaged in their 23rd fight of the season. Manchester would get the only score of the opening frame as Justin Azevedo (25th) scored on a shorthanded breakaway at 6:26 past Harri Sateri. Worcester trailed 1-0 through 20 minutes despite outshooting Manchester 15-11.

The Monarchs would score three more times in the second to take a commanding 4-0 lead through 40 minutes of play. David Kolomatis (5th) put Manchester ahead 2-0 at 2:55 with a blast from the blue line which led to a near line brawl as Nathan Moon (11th FM) and Nick Deslauriers (4th FM) danced at center ice while Frazer McLaren (7th FM) and Justin Johnson (23rd FM) engaged in a long heavy weight battle inside the Sharks zone. Patrick Mullen (10th and 11th) closed out the period with two more scores at 13:19 and 16:52 which would end the night for Sharks netminder Harri Sateri after allowing four goals on 22 shots.

Thomas Heemskerk shut the door the rest of the way including 10 saves in a scoreless and rather uneventful third period as the Monarchs held on for a 4-0 victory at the DCU Center.

Worcester's record falls to 28-29-4-7, with 67pts and currently in 14th place in the Eastern Conference with 8 games remaining; eight points behind the 8th place Manchester Monarchs.

Notes: FIVE GUYS BURGERS Three Stars: 3rd Star Justin Azevedo (1-1-2) 2nd star: Martin Jones (28 saves) 1st star: Patrick Mullen (2-0-2)... Final shots were 35-28 in favor of Manchester ... Martin Jones made 28 saves on 28 shots for the Monarchs; Harri Sateri made 18 saves on 22 shots and Thomas Heemskerk made 13 saves in relief for Worcester.... Worcester went 0-for-5 on the power play while Manchester went 1-for-5... Tyson Sexsmith, Jimmy Bonneau, Cam MacIntyre, Ryan Del Monte, Marek Viedensky, and Brian O'Hanley did not dress for Worcester... With the three fights, the Sharks continue to lead the AHL with 116 fighting major penalties and now have 25 fighting majors against the Monarchs. Justin Azevedo's shorthanded goal was the 6th shorthanded goal the Monarchs have scored against Worcester this season.

Coming up...

On Sunday, the Sharks host the Springfield Flacons at 3pm on Faith and Family Night with a special post game performance by the POWER TEAM! Before the game, the Sharks will be hosting the 3rd annual MSHCA High School All-Star Game! Admission to the MSHCA High School All-Star Game will be $10 in advance and $15 at the door. Doors will open at 11AM. A ticket to the game will also allow fans to attend the Sharks' match versus the Springfield Falcons that afternoon at 3:00PM. The Salvation Army will be collecting new and slightly use clothing with each donor receiving a free ticket to the Sharks game on April 4. Spongebob Squarepants will be in attendance sponsored by Charter Communications! It will be another $5 KIDS Sunday presented by Southwick's Zoo, with a full price adult ticket. Plus, kids get a FREE Southwick's Zoo one day pass!

Score a family fun pack today for only $74! Four tickets, four hot dogs, and four sodas for a portion of the price! Available only through the Sharks front office for every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday games this season!

Enjoy a Worcester Sharks Experience Pack! The Sharks are offering groups to partake in a Sharks hockey experience with many interactive activities; including friends and family skates on the DCU Center ice before or after a game, the high FIN tunnel (high-fiving players as they take the ice), singing the National Anthem, intermission performances, and more.

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