Sharks Win Streak Ends In 3-1 Loss To Manchester
April 10, 2009 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Worcester Sharks News Release
WORCESTER - A season low three first period shots set the tone for a tough night as the Worcester Sharks dropped a 3-1 decision to the Manchester Monarchs on Friday evening at the DCU Center.
With the loss and Portland's win over Providence, the Sharks fall back to fourth place with one regular season game remaining.
After a slow start which saw shots tied at 1-1 after six minutes, the Monarchs got on the board at 7:54 via Scott Parse's 15th goal of the season. On a 3-on-1, Parse's initial shot was stopped by Worcester netminder Thomas Greiss, but he gathered the rebound, made a move around Greiss and slipped the puck into the open net for a 1-0 advantage. Richard Clune was credited with the only assist on the play.
The Sharks netted a power play goal to tie the score at 12:14 of the second period. Riley Armstrong put a shot toward net from in between the left wing circle and the blue line. It went through traffic before being tipped by Lukas Kaspar past Manchester netminder Jonathan Bernier for his 17th goal of the season. Jason Demers was also credited with an assist on the play.
Manchester answered only 1:37 later on the shorthand to retake the advantage. Matt Moulson led a 2-on-1 rush down the left wing side. He made the cross ice pass to Trevor Lewis, who finished past a scrawling Greiss for his 19th goal of the season and the 2-1 lead which stood after two periods of play.
The Monarchs added insurance at 14:11 of the third period when Matt Moulson converted his 20th goal of the season. It was Marty Murray who found Moulson in the slot, setting him up beautifully for the tally.
The loss brings Worcester's record to 41-35-1-2 with 85 points through 79 games. Worcester is currently fourth in the Atlantic Division, one point behind the Pirates with one game to go.
NOTES: Three Stars: (3) Bernier (28 saves) (2) Kaspar (GTG) (1) Lewis (GWG, A) ... Attendance was announced 3,979... Thomas Greiss made 18 saves in net for Worcester ... Jonathan Bernier made 28 saves in net for Manchester ... The Sharks went 1/3 on the power play while the Monarchs went 0/3 ... Worcester only had three shots in the first period, a season-low. The previous low for shots in a period was four ... Thomas Greiss made his 15th straight start.
On Saturday, the Sharks host the Providence Bruins at 7:05 p.m. on "Fan Appreciation Night." Get their early and join the party in the lobby beginning at 5pm! Cheer on the youth hockey parade of champions in between periods. Pick up your Family Fun Pack with a ticket, hot dog, and soda for just $15.25 each when buying a minimum of four tickets to secure your spot in the post game on ice full team autograph session! Four fans will have the opportunity to win $38,000 compliments of Piccadilly Pub! It's the final game of the season... hope to see you there!
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