Sharks win streak snapped at 4 by Pirates
Published on December 21, 2007 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Worcester Sharks News Release
Portland, ME - The Worcester Sharks fell to the Portland Pirates 3-2 in Portland on Friday night to snap the Sharks season high four game winning streak.
The Pirates got on the board first just :58 seconds into the first period as Brendan Mikkelson scored a goal from the blue line through heavy traffic in front of Sharks goaltender Thomas Greiss. Less than a minute later, Tomas Plihal shuffled in a loose rebound after a heavy shot from Lukas Kaspar in front to tie the game at 1-1. The Pirates would regain the lead with 93 seconds left in the first period as Michal Birner deflected a shot in front of the net past Greiss.
The Sharks would trail by two goals as Geoff Platt scored his 12th goal of the season, his third in as many games vs. the Sharks as he jumped onto a juicy rebound in the left wing circle. The Sharks trailed 3-1 after 40 minutes of play.
In the third period, Riley Armstrong scored his 6th goal of the season after a wrap around attempt from behind the net to beat goaltender Gerald Coleman. The Sharks would pull Greiss with less than two minutes to go but could not find the back of the net after several great chances.
The Sharks and Pirates will meet again on Saturday in Portland in meeting six of ten between the two Atlantic Division rivals. The Sharks are 1-3-1-0 through five games vs. the Pirates as the battle for the Unum Cup.
Notes: The Sharks went 0/5 on the power play, Portland 0/4. Lukas Kaspar extended his point streak to four games with an assist on the goal by Plihal. Mike Iggulden had six shots on goal to lead both teams. Portland out shot the Sharks 27-26.
The Sharks return to the DCU Center on Saturday, December 29th against the Monarchs, with the first 3,000 fans through the gates picking up a hand signed Mike Iggulden collector's card. The evening will also feature postgame fireworks as the Sharks celebrate the upcoming New Year. For more information on upcoming promotions or to purchase tickets, visit the new www.sharksahl.com or call the Sharks Offices at 508.929.0500.
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