Sharks take 4 of 6 points on road trip

Published on November 12, 2007 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Worcester Sharks News Release


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11.7.07 - Worcester 4- Bridgeport 2 -Arena at Harbor Yard

The Sharks scored three goals in the third period, two on the power play, in the first game in franchise history that started before noon. Sharks goaltender Thomas Greiss made 27 saves in the victory. Graham Mink scored two goals, including the GWG on the PP at 13:12 of the 3rd period. Mike Iggulden recorded three points (1-2-3). The win snapped a four game winless streak for the Sharks.

11.9.07 - Worcester 5 - San Antonio 4 OT - AT&T Center

Tom Cavanagh scored his second goal of the night at 4:42 of overtime to lift the Sharks past the Rampage. The Sharks went 3-3 on the power play. Thomas Greiss made 37 saves for his 5th win of the season. Mike Iggulden recorded his second straight multiple point game (1-1-2) on his 25th birthday. D Tom Walsh had three assists, his first three points in 10 games.

11.10.07 - Worcester 1 - Houston 5 - Toyota Center

Worcester allowed a season high four goals in the 3rd period to snap their two game win streak. Mike Iggulden scored the only goal for the Sharks, a power play goal at 8:02 of the 2nd period. The Shark penalty kill allowed three power play goals against for the first time all season. Taylor Dakers made 29 saves in his first professional start on the road.

Log Jam in the Atlantic:

The Sharks (6-4-1-0) sit in 5th place in the Atlantic Division, but just four points behind first place Providence. Five points separate all seven teams in the division.

Sharks Bites:

* F Mike Iggulden has recorded a point in 10 of 11 Sharks games.

* The Sharks have recorded eight fighting majors in eleven games this season.

* F Tom Cavanagh is tied for first in the AHL with 5 PPG's

* Rookie Nate Raduns is tied for third in the AHL among rookies with five goals scored.

* Rookie Defenseman Derek Joslin has a three game assist streak (5)

* Goaltenders Thomas Greiss and Taylor Dakers have a combined .912 save %.

* F Riley Armstrong and Mike Iggulden lead the Sharks with 29 shots on goal.

Roster Moves: Kaspar back

Rookie Lukas Kaspar, a first round draft pick, was returned on Wednesday from the San Jose Sharks where he went scoreless in his first three NHL games.



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