Sharks Swimming Toward High Water

Published on March 3, 2008 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Worcester Sharks News Release


Rewind the Tape:

2.27.08 - Worcester 4 - Springfield 1 - DCU Center

Tom Cavanagh led the way with three power play points as the Worcester Sharks special teams units bounced back in a huge way, vaulting the Sharks to a 4-1 home ice victory over the Springfield Falcons on Wednesday night. Dimitri Patzold earned his fifth win by stopping 19 of 20 shots while Falcons netminder Jeff Deslauriers stopped 18 of 22 over the first two periods before being replaced by Devan Dubnyk.

2.29.08 - Worcester 2 -Manchester 1 - DCU Center

Behind 28 saves by Thomas Greiss and goals by Derek Joslin and Tom Cavanagh, the Worcester Sharks inched closer to the final Atlantic Division playoff spot with a thrilling 2-1 win over the Manchester Monarchs in front of 7,048 fans on Friday evening at the DCU Center. For Manchester, former UMass All-American Jonathan Quick, making his first professional appearance in the state of Massachusetts, made 15 saves on 17 shots.

3.01.08 - Worcester 2 - Albany 3 (SO)- Times Union Center

Despite holding a 2-0 lead after two periods, the Worcester Sharks fell to the Albany River Rats, 3-2, in a shootout on Saturday evening at the Times Union Center in Albany. All four regulations goals were scored on the power play. The Sharks had two goals on the man advantage within 11:38 to take a 2-0 lead before Albany stormed back with two power play tallies within a span of 6:48 in the third period to force overtime. The shootout went to sudden death tied at two before Jakub Petruzalek won it in round eight.

3.02.08 - Worcester 5 - Norfolk 4 - DCU Center

Following an intense, physical two game series in Virginia just two weeks ago, the Worcester Sharks expected that Sunday afternoon's contest against the Norfolk Admirals would be one to remember. Sharks forward Mike Iggulden certainly won't forget it anytime soon. Iggulden scored three goals and assisted on another while leading the Sharks to a 5-4 victory over Norfolk at the DCU Center.

Sharks in the Atlantic...

The Sharks (24-26-4-4) swim in sixth place with 56 points in the Atlantic Division, six points behind Manchester for fifth and eighth points behind the Falcons for the fourth and final playoff spot. The Sharks have played an AHL low 58 games, which is three less than Manchester and four less than Springfield. The Sharks trail the Providence Bruins by 31 points for the top spot in the Atlantic.

Sharks Bites:

* F Mike Iggulden is tops on the team with 22 goals, 30 assists, 52 points, and 139 shots, and was the lone Sharks representative in the 2008 AHL-All Star Classic in Binghamton, NY.

*The Sharks have now scored a power play goal in five straight games (second longest streak of the season). The longest streak is six straight from Dec. 22 through Jan. 2.

*Iggulden's hat trick on Sunday was the team's first of the year. The last time it happened was last season when Iggulden scored three goals at Houston on March 31, 2007.

*Iggulden also set a season-high in goals (3) and points (4), extending his point streak to five and assist streak to a season-high four games.

*The four points were also the most by a Sharks player this season.

*Graham Mink has goals in four of the last five games (three being on the power play).

*The Sharks scored two power play goals on Sunday, meaning they have amassed eight goals on the man advantage over the last four games, a season-high in a four-game stretch.

*In the first period of Sunday's game, the Sharks tied a season-high for goals (3) and power play goals (2) in a period.

*With points in all four games last week, Tom Cavanagh extended his streak to a season-high six games.

*Cavanagh's three points and two assists on Wednesday tied a season-high.

*On Sunday, Brennan Evans set a season-high in points (2) and assists (2).

*The Sharks tied a season-high in power play goals on Wednesday with three.

*Evans and Brad Staubitz both had fighting majors on Wednesday, marking the eighth time that has happened this season.

Roster Moves:

*On Wednesday, the San Jose Sharks reassigned goaltender Thomas Greiss to Worcester. The following day, San Jose recalled forward Devin Setoguchi from Worcester. On Friday, San Jose reassigned goaltender Taylor Dakers from Worcester to Phoenix (ECHL).

* Top Sharks:

o Goals Iggulden (22)

o Assists Iggulden (30)

o Points Iggulden (52)

o PIM Evans (175)

o Fighting Pen. Staubitz (15)

o Plus/Minus Plihal (+5)

o Wins Greiss (15)

o G.A.A. Patzold (2.85)

o Save % Patzold (.902)

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:

Worcester again entertains the Admirals in a 7:05pm rematch at the DCU Center on Wednesday evening, with free Sharks keychains available to the first 1,500 fans courtesy of Fidelity Investments. The Sharks then continue their homestand with Friday and Saturday night games against Albany and Lowell, also at 7:05pm.

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: (3-0-0-1) 7 pts 4gp

Wed. 2/27 WORCESTER SHARKS 4 vs. Springfield Falcons 1

Fri. 2/29 WORCESTER SHARKS 2 vs. Manchester Monarchs 1

Sat. 3/1 WORCESTER SHARKS 2 @ Albany River Rats 3 (SO)

Sun. 3/2 WORCESTER SHARKS 5 vs. Norfolk Admirals 4

This Week:

Wed. 3/5 WORCESTER SHARKS vs. Norfolk Admirals 7:05 p.m.

Fri. 3/7 WORCESTER SHARKS vs. Albany River Rats 7:05 p.m.

Sat. 3/8 WORCESTER SHARKS vs. Lowell Devils 7:05 p.m.

Sun. 3/9 WORCESTER SHARKS @ Providence Bruins 4:05 p.m.

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