Sharks Nip Sound Tigers in Matinee Special

Published on November 11, 2011 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Worcester Sharks News Release


WORCESTER, MA - John McCarthy scored his first goal of the season and added an assist as the Sharks defeated the Sound Tigers 3-2 at the DCU Center on Friday afternoon.

Harri Sateri was solid in goal for Worcester making 23 saves as the Sharks improved to 1-2-0-1 on their season long six game home stand which continues on Saturday night at 7pm vs. the Manchester Monarchs.

John McCarthy (1st) gave Worcester a 1-0 lead after he scored while the Sharks were shorthanded by two men with a terrific rush down the left side and snapped a shot through Bridgeport netminder Anders Nilsson at 8:32. Bridgeport tied the score after rookie David Ullstrom skated down the left side and wristed a shot from the circle off the glove hand of Harri Sateri and into the net at 18:25. Bridgeport outshot Worcester 8-6 in the opening frame.

Physical play picked up in the middle frame as Sharks captain Mike Moore (2nd FM) dropped the mitts with Sound Tigers agitator Michael Haley at 4:36. After a brief delay due to a power surge at the DCU Center, Cam MacIntyre (3rd) deflected a Matt Irwin shot from the point into the net at 7:48 to give the Sharks a 2-1 advantage. John McCarthy received the secondary assist after a clean faceoff win in the Bridgeport zone. There were plenty of post whistle scrums the rest of the period as Worcester outshot Bridgeport 14-7 in the middle frame.

In the third period, rookie Brodie Reid (2nd) scored in his 2nd straight game at 4:43 after Benn Ferriero blocked a shot inside the Sharks zone and the puck punched out to Reid on the left wing. Brodie flew down the left side and snapped a quick shot past the glove hand of Nilsson to put Worcester ahead 3-1. Nino Niederreitter (1st) blazed a shot from the right slot through a screen to get the Sound Tigers within one score at 17:01. The Sound Tigers pulled the goaltender with 90 seconds remaining and had several chances to tie the score late but Harri Sateri stood tall for his 3rd victory of the season.

The Sharks record improves to 5-2-0-2 with 12 points and to 3-2-0-1 at the DCU Center.

Notes: FIVE GUYS BURGERS Three Stars: 3rd Star: Brodie Reid (GWG) 2nd star: Harri Sateri (23 saves, W) 1st star: John McCarthy (1-1-2)... Final shots were 29-25 in favor of Worcester... Anders Nilsson made 26 saves on 29 shots for Bridgeport; Harri Sateri made 23 saves on 25 shots for Worcester...Worcester went 0-for-3 on the power play while Bridgeport went 0-for-5... Tony Lucia (scr), Ben Guite (inj), Matt Pelech (scr), and Ryan Del Monte (inj) did not dress for Worcester... Brodie Reid has a two game goal scoring streak (2-0-2).

The Sharks continue their season long six game home stand with a 7pm battle with the Monarchs! The first 2,000 fans will receive a Worcester Sharks movie poster featuring Alex Stalock, Harri Sateri, and Tyson Sexsmith in the movie "Iron Men" presented by WTAG!

On Sunday, the Sharks close out the weekend with the first of six home meetings vs. the Providence Bruins at 3pm! Boston Bruins tough guy Shawn Thornton will sign autographs from 2:30-4pm in the DCU Center concourse! ARRIVE EARLY! It's also the 6th annual Worcester County Sherriff's Canned Food Drive to benefit the Friendly House. Everyone that makes a donation will receive a free Sharks ticket to a future game compliments of Price Chopper!

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!

Starting now, 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.

Marina Riva, Jonathan Forsberg, Jason Jones, Chris Curtis, and Kristyn Galante are ready to take your orders and answer your questions today! Jump in today and save up to 35% off box office prices! Some of the exclusive benefits for full season ticket holders will include:

* Guaranteed same seat for all 38 home dates and playoff home games at the DCU Center

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Season ticket packages and group tickets for the 2011-12 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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