Sound Tigers See-Saw Past Sharks 3-2

Published on December 31, 2010 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Worcester Sharks News Release


BRIDGEPORT, CT - The Sharks battled back from two one goal deficits but could not battle back from a third as Worcester was swept in a home-and-home series vs. the Sound Tigers after a 3-2 loss in Bridgeport on Friday afternoon.

Jonathan Cheechoo scored his team leading 13th goal for the Sharks to extend his point streak to a season high six games (4-4-8) while Alex Stalock made 24 saves for Worcester. Cory Quirk tied the score at 2-2 in the third period but the first goal of the season by Sound Tigers' defenseman Dustin Friesen proved to be the game winner.

The Sound Tigers struck first on their second consecutive power play in the opening period as Jeremy Colliton (8th) deflected a shot from on top of the crease past Alex Stalock after a wrist shot by Mark Katic from the center point. Nick Petrecki and Michael Haley dropped the mitts at 10:05 followed by Mike Moore and Olivier Labelle at 17:56. The Sharks trailed 1-0 after the first period.

Jonathan Cheechoo (13th)extended his point streak to six games (4-4-8) after he stole the puck just inside the Sound Tigers blue line and broke in on net minder Kevin Poulin. Cheechoo deeked a shot between the circles and then ripped the puck top shelf to tie the score at 1-1. Worcester went into the dressing room after 40 minutes outshooting Bridgeport 24-17.

Rhett Rakhshani (11th) deflected a shot past Stalock on the power play to put the Sound Tigers ahead at 6:00 of the third period. But the Sharks responded just 29 seconds later, as Cory Quirk (2nd) tipped a shot by Justin Braun past Poulin at 6:29 to tie the score at 2-2. Dustin Friesen (1st) snuck in from the left point and took a great diagonal feed from Rhett Rakhshani and sent a one-timer past Stalock at 9:23. The Sharks would pull Stalock for the extra attacker but came up short in the 3-2 loss.

The Sharks record falls to 16-12-2-4 with 38 points and 8-7-1-3 away from the DCU Center. With the loss, the sharks fall into 5th place in the Atlantic Division.

Notes: Perfect Game Three Stars: 3rd Star: Jonathan Cheechoo (Goal) 2nd star: Jeremy Colliton (1-1-2) 1st star: Dustin Friesen (GWG) ...Final shots were 33-27 in favor of the Sharks...Kevin Poulin made 31 saves on 33 shots for Bridgeport; Alex Stalock made 24 saves on 27 shots for Worcester...Worcester went 0-for-4 on the power play while Bridgeport went 2-for-6... Tony Lucia, Cam MacIntyre, Erick Lizon and Frazer McLaren did not dress for the Sharks... the Sharks closed out the 2010 calendar with a 45-25-10 record.... Worcester is now 2-2-0-0 on games played on New Year's Eve... the last 18 fights for the Sharks have all occurred on the road... Worcester is 8-2-0-0 when there are two referees calling penalties.

On Sunday, the Sharks ring in the New Year with a 3pm clash with the Portland Pirates in a battle for the Unum Cup. 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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Season ticket packages and group tickets for the 2010-11 season are on sale now by contacting the Worcester Sharks Office at 508.929.0500 or by crashing the net at www.SharksAHL.com .

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