Sharks Swim the Plank in 7-4 Loss to Pirates

Published on October 19, 2012 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Worcester Sharks News Release


LEWISTON, ME - Four different players scored for the Sharks, but it wasn't enough as the Sharks fell 7-4 to the divisional rival Portland Pirates at the Androscoggin Bank Colisee on Friday night. Worcester returns to the DCU Center for the home opener on Saturday at 7pm vs. the Albany Devils.

Alex Stalock made 22 saves in goal and Sebastian Stalberg scored his team leading 3rd goal of the season for Worcester. Rookie Freddie Hamilton picked up his first two professional points with a pair of assists in the loss.

Each team scored three times in a wild first period that saw three power play goals and a shorthanded marker. The Pirates went ahead 2-0 with a pair of quick strikes with Brett Hextall (1st) grabbing a shorthanded goal at 1:52 and Chris Connor with a breakaway goal past Alex Stalock at 4:19. The Sharks came barreling back with three goals in a 3:06 span beginning at 11:39 with a power play score by Sebastian Stalberg (3rd). Sena Acolatse (1st) tied the score at 2-2 with a terrific rush down the left wing and a backhand try past rookie netminder Mark Visentin at 14:01 with another power play score. Yanni Gourde (2nd) deflected a centering pass by Freddie Hamilton into the net at 14:45 to give Worcester a brief 3-2 advantage. Just 24 seconds later, Oliver Ekman-Larsson (2nd) tied the score at 3-3 after he found a loose rebound in front of the Worcester net and zapped it past Stalock. The Pirates outshot Worcester 12-9 after 20 minutes of play with the score tied at 3-3.

The Pirates scored three more goals in the middle frame with Chris Connor (2nd) and Oliver Ekman-Larsson (3rd) each scoring their 2nd goals of the game and captain Alex Bolduc (1st) scoring his first goal of the young season at 9:20. Tim Kennedy (1st) grabbed the only Worcester lamp lighter at 13:42 with a roofer past Visentin assisted by Freddie Hamilton and John McCarthy. The Sharks trailed 6-4 after 40 minutes of play with the Pirates holding a 22-21 shot advantage headed into the third period of play.

Andy Miele (2nd) added the only score in the third period at 16:56 as he deflected home a centering feed past Alex Stalock to give the Pirates a 7-4 victory.

The Sharks overall record falls to 0-2-0-1 (1pt in 3gp) and 0-2-0-1 (1pt in 3gp) on the road.



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