Sharks Shut the Lights Off on Falcons Offense
Published on November 16, 2008 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Worcester Sharks News Release
SPRINGFIELD, MA-The Worcester Sharks allowed a season low 11 shots on goal, received points from eight different players, and Taylor Dakers posted his first professional shutout in a dominant team performance in a 3-0 victory over the Springfield Falcons at the Mass Mutual Center in Springfield on Sunday afternoon.
After a sloppy start to the first period by both clubs, the Sharks would start to pressure Falcon's netminder Devan Dubynk. Springfield native, and Sharks rookie, P.J. Fenton would center a puck in from behind the net onto the stick of T.J. Fox who would blast a quick wrist shot over the glove of Dubynk from the right wing circle to give the Sharks a 1-0 lead at 17:57. It was Fox's first goal of the season and gave the Sharks a 1-0 lead through twenty minutes.
The Sharks would pour on the pressure in the middle frame aided by four power play chances including a 5-on-3 for: 26 seconds that featured five forwards on the ice for Worcester. Devan Dubnyk made several big stops and was helped by his friend (the post) after a shot by Mike Morris beat Dubnyk midway through the period. Worcester outshot Springfield 17-2 in the second period in held a 26-6 advantage after forty minutes but only led 1-0 heading in to the second intermission.
Corey Larose and Mike Morris would pad the Sharks lead with two goals in 2:15 of the third period. Larose would connect on the power play after a nice fake shot by Ryan Vesce while Morris would finish a nice wrap around attempt by Jamie McGinn. The Sharks out shot the Falcons 11-5 in the third period and a 37-11 game advantage.
The win improves Worcester's record to 6-8-0-0, while the loss drops the Falcons a 7-4-2-1 record.
NOTES: Three Stars: (3) Cory Larose (2) T.J. Fox (1) Mike Morris... attendance was 3,008... The game was meant to be the back end of a home and home series, but the game in Worcester on Saturday was postponed due to a power outage at the DCU Center...Taylor Dakers saved 11 of 11 shots for the Sharks for his first professional shutout, while Devan Dubynk saved 34 stops on 37 attempts for Springfield...Worcester went 1/6 on the power play; Springfield went 0/3 on the power play...Dan DaSilva was suspended for one game and did not dress after receiving an instigator penalty after tackling Levi Nelson with less than five minutes remaining against the Bruins in Providence on Friday.
Worcester will return to the DCU Center for Wednesday, Nov. 19th when they host the Norfolk Admirals on $1 Dog Wednesdays.
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