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Sharks Get Cooled Off By Heat 5-4

March 6, 2010 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Worcester Sharks News Release


ABBOTSFORD, BC- T.J. Trevelyan extended his goal scoring streak to five games with his 19th goal of the season but the Heat scored three 2nd period goals and held on to defeat the Sharks 5-4 at the Abbotsford Entertainment & Sports Centre in Abbotsford, BC on Friday night. The game marked the first ever game for Worcester in Abbotsford.

Michael Wilson, Brandon Mashinter, and Derek Joslin recorded the other Worcester goals as the Sharks fell to 0-2-0-1 vs. the Heat this season.

T.J. Trevelyan (19th) extended his goal scoring streak to five games with a power play goal at 4:00 of the first period. Trevelyan deflected a shot by Logan Couture past Leland Irving as Benn Ferriero was credited with the 2nd assist. Brett Westgarth fought for the 2nd time in as many games as he and J.D. Watt tangled after Watt went after Cory Quirk. The Heat tied the game at 10:20 as David VanderGulik (12th) snapped a shot from the right circle past Alex Stalock to tie the score at 1-1. The Heat bumped into Alex Stalock several times in a very physical first period.

The Heat scored three unanswered goals, two of which on the power play in the middle period to grab a 4-1 advantage after 40 minutes of play. Cam Cunning (15th) struck on the power play at 3:52 deflecting a blast from newly acquired Andy Delmore at the point to give the Heat a 2-1 lead. Olivier Latendresse (3rd) deflected a nice pass by VanderGulik on the power play from close courters at 14:55. Abbotsford went ahead 4-1 as Colin Stuart (13th) blasted one past Stalock at 18:35 on an odd man rush.

N. Vancouver, BC native Michael Wilson scored his 5th at 9:58 before 30 family and friends firing in a loose puck in front after an initial shot by Frazer McLaren down the left wing. Colin Stuart added much needed insurance at 15:06 with his second of the game to put the Heat back up by three. Brandon Mashinter (17th) and Derek Joslin (2nd ) each scored in the final 75 seconds for the Sharks but it was too little too late as the Sharks fell 5-4 in regulation.

Worcester's record falls to 37-20-2-3 (79 points) and currently in first place in the Atlantic Division, one point ahead of the Portland Pirates with 18 games left in the regular season. The Sharks fall to 17-10-0-2 on the road.

Notes: Three Stars: (3) David VanderGulik (1-2-3), (2) Jason Jaffray (0-2-2), (1) Colin Stuart (2-1-3)... before the game, Captain Ryan Vesce was called up by San Jose...Brett Westgarth wore #41 for Worcester in his 2nd Sharks game, and picked up his 8th fighting major of the season; he had 15 last year with the Sharks....John McCarthy fought Shawn Wellar in the third period for his 2nd pro fight....Joe Callahan and Tyson Sexsmith were the only injured scratches for Worcester and did not make the trip... Alex Stalock made 28 saves for Worcester in his 51st appearance and was booed every time he touched the puck...Leland Irving made 28 saves for the Heat... Final shots were 33-32 in favor of the Heat... T.J. Trevelyan has a SIX game point streak (6-2-8) and goals in five straight.... Worcester went 1-for-5 on the power play while the Heat went 2-for-6... Worcester is now 0-2-0-1 vs. Abbotsford this season in the four game series.

The Sharks and the Heat do battle again in Abbotsford on Saturday night with a 9:00PM EST start.

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