Sharks Glad To Be Home After Long Road Trip
February 17, 2008 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Worcester Sharks News Release
Rewind the Tape:
2.13.08 - Worcester 0 - Bridgeport 3 - Arena at Harbor Yard
Despite a season-high 41 shots on goal, the Worcester Sharks couldn't beat goaltender Mike Morrison as he led the Bridgeport Sound Tigers to a 3-0 victory on Wednesday evening at the Arena at Harbor Yard. Morrison finished with 41 saves on 41 shots, his fourth shutout of the season while Sharks goaltender Thomas Greiss made 20 saves on 23 shots.
2.15.08 - Worcester 2 -Norfolk 4 - Norfolk Scope
In a penalty-filled affair, the Worcester Sharks lost their third straight game, 4-2, to the Norfolk Admirals at the Scope on Friday evening. A Karl Stewart second-period hit on T.J. Fox sparked a pair of brawls in the third, including one off the opening face-off which included both starting goaltenders. In total, the teams combined for 166 penalty minutes (93 for the Sharks, 73 for the Admirals). Tom Walsh and Nate Raduns picked up the goals for the Sharks, who fell two games under the .500 mark.
2.16.08 - Worcester 2 -Norfolk 4 - Norfolk Scope
Despite two Devin Setoguchi goals in a 50 second span and a 50-21 shot advantage, the Worcester Sharks fell to the Norfolk Admirals for the second straight night, 4-2, on Saturday evening at the Scope in Norfolk. Thomas Greiss made 17 saves in net for Worcester. Norfolk goaltender Marc Denis made 48 saves on 50 shots, stuffing numerous golden scoring opportunities.
Sharks in the Atlantic...
The Sharks (21-24-3-3) swim in sixth place with 48 points in the Atlantic Division, five points behind Manchester for fifth and nine points behind the Falcons for the fourth and final playoff spot. The Sharks have played an AHL low 51 games, which is three less than Manchester and Springfield. As of Feb. 17, the Sharks trail the Providence Bruins by 33 points for the top spot in the Atlantic.
Sharks Bites:
* F Mike Iggulden is tops on the team with 18 goals, 25 assists, 43 points, and 123 shots, and was the lone Sharks representative in the 2008 AHL-All Star Classic in Binghamton, NY.
*The Sharks registered 40+ shots on goal and set or tied a season-high in shots in all three games last week. On Wednesday, they set a season-high with 41 shots. After tying it on Friday, they set a new mark with 50 on Saturday.
*The 24 first period shots on Saturday set a Sharks' season-high for most shots in a period, set Friday (20 shots in the third period). It also tied a Norfolk franchise record for most shots allowed in a period.
*Tom Walsh's goal on Friday was his first since Dec. 16 at Manchester. The goal was the Sharks' first in 72:40 of action.
*The 166 penalty minutes for both teams on Friday, and 93 for the Sharks were both a franchise record.
*The third period brawl was the second of the season, the other coming 11/24 vs. Providence.
*On Saturday, goaltender Thomas Greiss wore a new mask, which was designed by Sharks' Director of Youth Hockey and Community Relations Michael Myers.
*Devin Setoguchi's two goals in the first period in Saturday's game marked the fourth time a Sharks' player has accomplished that feat this season, all coming in the last month.
*Setoguchi's two goals marked his first-career multi-goal game in the AHL. It also tied a career-high for points in a game.
*Setoguchi also tied a Sharks' season-high with nine shots in a game. The previous high was when Armstrong had nine on 10/20 vs. Lowell.
*Lukas Kaspar's first period assist on Saturday was his first point since Jan. 26 when he scored a goal at Springfield.
*With a goal on Friday and assist on Saturday, Nate Raduns is now on a mini two-game point streak.
Roster Moves:
None to report.
* Top Sharks:
o Goals Iggulden (18)
o Assists Iggulden (25)
o Points Iggulden (43)
o PIM Evans (155)
o Fighting Pen. Staubitz (13)
o Plus/Minus Plihal (+5)
o Wins Greiss (13)
o G.A.A. Patzold (2.94)
o Save % Patzold (.906)
Worcester to host the 2009 AHL All-Star Classic!
American Hockey League President and CEO David Andrews announced that the Worcester Sharks and the city of Worcester have been awarded the 2009 AHL All-Star Classic. The event will take place at the DCU Center in January, 2009. The 2009 event in Worcester will mark the fourth time since it was revived in 1995 that the AHL All-Star Classic will take place in New England. The AHL All-Star Game was last held in Massachusetts in 1959 at the Eastern States Coliseum in West Springfield.
Coming Up:
The Sharks look to turn things around when they return home to the DCU Center for nine of the next 10 games and 19 of the final 29. It all begins on Friday, Feb. 22, for a 3-in-3 weekend, with all three games on home ice. Friday's match up features Lowell with a visit by Wally the Green Monster on GO RED Night! The Portland Pirates skate into town on Saturday and the Springfield Falcons wrap up the weekend with an 8:05pm start on Sunday the 24th.
For more information on ticket packages and promotions, or to purchase tickets, call the Sharks offices at 508-929-0500 or check out the new www.sharksahl.com.
All games can be heard live on 580 WTAG, as well as online through B2 Networks, by following the link on the Sharks website at www.sharksahl.com.
Last Week: (0-3-0-0) 0 pts 3gp
Wed. 2/13 WORCESTER SHARKS 0 @ Bridgeport Sound Tigers 3
Fri. 2/15 WORCESTER SHARKS 2 @ Norfolk Admirals 4
Sat. 2/16 WORCESTER SHARKS 2 @ Norfolk Admirals 4
This Week:
Fri. 2/22 WORCESTER SHARKS vs. Lowell Devils 7:05 p.m.
Sat. 2/23 WORCESTER SHARKS vs. Portland Pirates 7:05 p.m.
Sun. 2/24 WORCESTER SHARKS vs. Springfield Falcons 8:05 p.m.
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