Stalock leads Sharks to victory

Published on November 12, 2010 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Worcester Sharks News Release


MANCHESTER, NH -Benn Ferriero scored twice and Alex Stalock made 37 saves to lead the Sharks to a 3-1 victory over the Manchester Monarchs at the Verizon Wireless Arena in Manchester on Friday night.

Sean Sullivan scored his third goal of the season and added an assist in a game that saw 22 penalties called as the Sharks improved to 4-0-0-1 in their last five games.

Neither team would score in a fast moving, close checking first period of play. Alex Stalock made the best save of the period, making a split stop on top of his crease robbing Corey Elkins scoring bid. Tommy Wingels was denied by Jeff Zatkoff on a partial breakaway in a period that saw only 12 total shots on goal, with each team firing six. Andrew Desjardins and Richard Clune tangled at 9:49 to set the tome the rest of the way.

Sean Sullivan (3rd) gave the Sharks a 1-0 lead after he buried the puck from 15 feet on top of the crease after a terrific feed from Dan DaSilva, who was set up behind the Monarchs' net at 9:17. The Sharks would take a 2-0 advantage on the power play after Benn Ferriero (8th) broke free down the right side on the power play and roofed the puck past Zatkoff at 13:28. Sean Sullivan sent Ferriero free with a quick pass behind the defense as Benn scored his 8th goal in just his 10th game. The 2nd period featured 12 minor penalties as the Sharks were outshot 12-7 in the middle frame.

In the third period, Alec Martinez (4th) scored a power play marker at 2:23 after his hard shot from on top of the circles found its way through a crowd and broke past Stalock to cut the Sharks lead to 2-1. Richard Clune was given a major and a game misconduct after he ran Matt Irwin from behind at 6:33 but the Sharks couldn't score on the five minute power play. Benn Ferriero (9th) sealed the deal stuffing in a rebound at 15:20 to give the Sharks a two goal lead. Alex Stalock made 18 saves in the third period making several tough saves to close up the Sharks 6th victory of the season.

The Sharks overall record improves to 6-3-1-2 (15pts) and to 3-2-0-1 (7pts) on the road

Notes: Three Stars: 3rd star: Alec Martinez (1-0-1) 2nd star: Benn Ferriero (2-0-2), 1st star Alex Stalock (37 saves, W)... Final shots were 38-19 in favor of the Monarchs. Jeff Zatkoff made 16 saves on 19 shots in net for the Monarchs, Alex Stalock made 37 saves on 38 shots for Worcester ... Worcester went 1-for-8 on the power play while Manchester went 1-for-9.... Joe Loprieno, Cam MacIntyre, and Tony Lucia, did not dress for the Sharks... Worcester has a point in five straight games (4-0-0-1)... Benn Ferriero has scored in three straight games and has nine goals in ten games...This was the 50th regular season meeting between the two clubs all-time (Worcester is 24-18-5-3).

On Saturday, the Sharks host the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins at the DCU Center at 7pm. The first 3,000 fans will receive an Alex Stalock bobblehead presented by Saint Vincent Hospital. Two lucky fans will receive a GOLDEN BOBBLE and a third will be raffled off for a chance to win the jersey right off the back of Alex Stalock after the game!

On Sunday, the Sharks host the annual Worcester County Sherriff's Office Canned Food Drive presented by Price Chopper to benefit the Friendly House of Worcester. Every fan that donates a canned food item will receive a FREE ticket to the Sharks game on December 12th vs. Bridgeport compliments of Price Chopper.

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 and Saturday games! (must be purchased through the Sharks front office in advance at 508-929-0500)

Chris Curtis, Marina Riva, Jonathan Forsberg, Jason Jones, Kristen Moore, and Matt Renzulli are taking deposits for the Sharks 5th season in Worcester! Jump in today and save over 30% off box office prices! Some of the exclusive benefits for full season ticket holders will include:

-Guaranteed same seat for all 40 home dates and playoff home games at the DCU Center

-Priority access to purchase tickets to DCU Center events (subject to availability)

-Five FREE friends and family vouchers

-Exclusive events with the Worcester Sharks players

-Merchandise discounts and much, much, more!

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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