Sharks Three Game Point Streak Halted in Portland

Published on March 1, 2011 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Worcester Sharks News Release


PORTLAND, ME -The Portland Pirates charged out to a 3-0 first period lead and never looked back as the Sharks dropped a 6-2 decision on Tuesday night at the Cumberland County Civic Center in Portland, ME.

Dan DaSilva and Sean Sullivan each scored their 12th goals of the season and Tyson Sexsmith made 23 saves for Worcester. Frazer McLaren jumped into 2nd place all-time in Sharks history with 390 penalty minutes, as he accumulated nine penalty minutes in the road loss to Portland.

The Pirates barged out to a 3-0 lead in the opening period grabbing goals by Luke Adam (18th), Paul Byron (15th), and T.J. Brennan (11th). Adam scored on a tic-tac-toe play down low in the Sharks zone at 1:55, Byron off a faceoff win to the right of Sexsmith, and Brennan a blast from the point at 17:57. Portland out shot Worcester 15-9 in the first period.

Sean Sullivan (12th) got Worcester on the board with a snap shot from forty feet through a screen at 9:19 after a nice rush into the Pirates zone by Dan DaSilva. Portland made the score 4-1 less than a minute later, on the power play, as Derek Whitmore's (22nd) wrist shot from the left slot clanged off the crossbar and past Sexsmith at 10:23. Dan DaSilva (12th) zipped the puck into the net at 14:11 after Andrew Desjardins found him all alone on top of the blue paint in the Portland zone. Luke Adam (19th) scored his second goal of the game with 4.9 seconds left in the period after he intercepted a Benn Ferriero pass in the Pirates zone, and then scored a backhander on a breakaway to put the Pirates ahead 5-2 after 40 minutes.

Colin Stuart (11th) added a power play goal at 11:50 of the third period to seal the victory for Portland and end the Sharks three game point streak.

The Sharks record falls to 27-22-3-8 with 65 points and to 12-13-2-4 away from the DCU Center. Worcester is still in the third and final guaranteed playoff spot in the Atlantic Division.

Notes: Perfect Game Three Stars: 3rd Star: Marc-Andre Gragnani (0-2-2) 2nd star: Luke Adam (2-0-2) 1st star: Paul Byron (1-2-3) ...Final shots were 29-26 in favor of the Pirates...Jhonas Enroth made 24 saves on 26 shots for Portland for his 20th win of the season; Tyson Sexsmith made 23 saves on 29 shots for Worcester...Worcester went 0-2 on the power play while Portland went 2-7...Tony Lucia (inj), James Marcou (inj), Jonathan Cheechoo (inj), Alex Stalock (inj), and Jody Pederson (scr) did not dress for the Sharks. Before the game, Brandon Mashinter was recalled by the San Jose Sharks... With his 2nd period fight with Tim Conboy, Frazer McLaren moved past Brennan Evans into 2nd all time in Sharks history with 390 penalty minutes. (Brad Staubitz ranks first with 462 pims).

Sharks host three games this weekend at the DCU Center!

Friday - Job Fair at Day, Sharks at Night!

On Friday, the Sharks host the first place Manchester Monarchs at 7:30pm in a rematch of last Sunday's thrilling 5-2 Sharks victory! Visit the FREE Job Fair before the game at the DCU Center! Employers from across the Commonwealth will gather at Worcester's DCU Center from 1p.m. - 5p.m. to meet with hundreds of job seekers looking for their next career opportunity. The job fair will feature employers from across the Commonwealth, from industry sectors such as healthcare, construction, medical, high-tech manufacturing and many more.

Saturday - Movie Poster Giveaway on Special Olympics Massachusetts Night!

On Saturday, the Sharks host the Charlotte Checkers on Movie Poster Giveaway Night presented by WTAG. The first 2,000 fans will score a Worcester Sharks themed Band of Brothers poster! Special Olympics Massachusetts will hold a special torch lighting ceremony during the first intermission to help kick off the 2011Winter Games!

Sunday - celebrate FINZ's birthday and donate for a good cause!

On Sunday, the Sharks wrap of their 4-game-in-6-day stretch with a 3pm battle at the DCU Center vs. the CT Whale on FINZ's birthday with a special appearance by the Looney Tunes characters from Six Flags New England! Help support the Salvation Army by donating new or slightly used clothing! All fans that make a donation will be given a FREE ticket to the Sharks game on March 27th vs. the Phantoms!

Its $5 Kids Sundays presented by Papa Gino's! Kids 12-and-under are just $5 with a purchase of an adult gold level ticket! With each complete purchase (along with the purchase of an adult gold level ticket) fans will receive a FREE large cheese pizza coupon to be used at participating Papa Gino's locations. The $5 Kids Sunday ticket offer will only be available at the DCU Center Box Office on the day of the game.

Get your family fun pack (4 tickets, 4 hot dogs, and 4 sodas) for just $69 for all Friday, Saturday, and Sunday games! (must be purchased through the Sharks front office in advance at 508-929-0500).

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