Sharks Point Streak Snapped at Six Games with 2-1 Loss
January 24, 2014 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Worcester Sharks News Release
Manchester, NH - The Worcester Sharks (19-16-3-1, 42pts) had their season long point streak snapped at six games and concluded their four game road trip with a 2-1 loss to the Manchester Monarchs (27-12-2-4, 60pts) in front of 4,507 fans at the Verizon Wireless Arena on Friday evening. The Sharks return home and host the Bruins on Saturday at 7pm to kick-off a five game home stand with a Freddie Hamilton bobblehead doll giveaway presented by Southbridge Savings Bank.
Matt Tennyson scored a power play goal in the third period while Harri Sateri was solid in goal with 25 saves as the Sharks six game point streak came to an end. Brian O'Neill and Zach O'Brien each scored for Manchester while JF Berube made 32 saves in net for the victory for the Monarchs.
Manchester controlled the first period by outshooting Worcester 10-5 and hitting three posts, but only found the back of the net once. Brian O'Neill (10th) tapped home a cross the crease pass from Nick Shore at 14:36 past goaltender Harri Sateri to give the Monarchs a 1-0 advantage. J.F. Berube made five first period saves for the Manchester which included a point blank try by Yanni Gourde midway through the period.
Worcester outshot Manchester 15-9 in the middle period but neither team found the back of the nest as the Sharks headed into the second intermission trailing 1-0.
The Monarchs went ahead 2-0 at 6:20 of the third period after a Sharks turnover in the Monarchs' zone led Manchester the other way offensively. Zach O'Brien (4th) ripped a shot from 40 feet down the right wing that found its way through a screen and through Sateri. The Sharks would answer back at 11:46 as Matt Tennyson (4th) blasted a power play goal from the left point past JF Berube to cut the Monarchs lead to 2-1. Worcester outshot Manchester 13-6 in the third period but could only muster the single score in the 2-1 loss.
The Sharks overall record falls to 19-16-30-1, 42pts and 10-9-3-0, 23pts on the road.
Notes: Three Stars: 3rd star: Brian O'Neill (1-0-1) 2nd star: Zach O'Brien (1-0-1) 1st star JF Berube (33 saves, W).... Final shots were 33-27 in favor of Worcester...JF Berube made 32 saves on 33 shots for Manchester... Harri Sateri made 25 saves on 27 shots for Worcester.... Worcester went 1-for-4 on the power play while Manchester went 0-for-2... Brodie Reid (inj), Daniil Tarasov (inj), Matt Pelech (inj), Troy Grosenick (inj), and Jimmy Bonneau did not dress for Worcester.... Worcester has scored just seven goals in five games vs. the Monarchs this season.... Chris Crane suited up for the first time this season for the Sharks and wore #33 - Crane was called up earlier in the week from the SF Bulls....Dylan Demelo and Freddie Hamilton picked up assists on the Sharks lone goal.
Coming up... The Sharks return home to host the Providence Bruins on Saturday, Jan 25 at 7pm with a Freddie Hamilton bobblehead giveaway presented by Southbridge Savings Bank! Doors open at 3:30pm for the 6th annual High School Hockey Clash between the Hudson Hawks and the Marlboro Panthers at 4pm.
World Series Champion David Ross from the Boston Red Sox will appear and sign autographs on Sunday, Jan 26 when the Sharks host the Manchester Monarchs at 3pm on $5 Kids Sundays presented by Hebert Candies! Arrive early and catch the 4th annual High School Hockey Faceoff between the Auburn Rockets and the Wachusett Mountaineers! Doors open at 10am for the Auburn vs. Medway girl's game at 10:30am followed by the boy's game at noon. Season Ticket holders are invited for a postgame autograph session on Sunday after the game!
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