Worcester Eliminated in Overtime, 2-1

Published on May 7, 2010 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Worcester Sharks News Release


MANCHESTER, NH - Viatcheslav Voynov scored 1:55 into the overtime period and the Worcester Sharks were eliminated from the Calder Cup playoffs, 2-1, in game six at the Verizon Wireless Arena on Friday night.

Ryan Vesce scored the only goal of the game for Worcester as the Sharks lost the best-of-seven series, four games to two.

Worcester captain Vesce (3) scored the first goal of the game for the second time this series as his bad angle shot from the left-wing was deflected over Jonathan Bernier, just 1:45 into the first period of play. The unassisted goal was just the second time this series that Worcester had opened the scoring. It would be the only goal of the period as the Sharks held a 9-7 advantage on shots.

Manchester evened the score, 1-1, on the power play, at the 9:06 mark of the second period, when Trevor Lewis (6) poked home a loose rebound after Alex Stalock could not handle a Voynov blast from the blue line. Stalock kept the game tied late in the period as he made a sprawling save from his back. The period ended with the scored tied, 1-1. Manchester outshot Worcester, 12-10.

Neither team scored in the third period as both goaltenders made big stops during the frame. Worcester outshot Manchester, 10-6.

Voynov (1) scored 1:55 into overtime on an odd-man rush and the Monarchs won, 2-1. Manchester had the only two shots of overtime.

Notes: Three Stars: (3) Ryan Vesce (1-0-1)...(2) Trevor Lewis (1-0-1)...1) Viatcheslav Voynov (GWG)...Alex Stalock made 25 saves for the Sharks in the loss...Jonathan Bernier made 28 saves for the Monarchs...Final shots were 29-27 in favor of Worcester...Worcester went 0-1 (2-14 series) on the power play...Manchester was 1-3 (4-27 series) on the power play...Danny Groulx, who did not dress, is the current AHL leader of regular-season consecutive games played with 188...Worcester played without Danny Groulx for the first time this season...Ryan Vesce has tallied the only two opening goals for Worcester in this series...The Sharks are now 2-3 in elimination games and 2-2 against Manchester all-time...Worcester is now 2-5 all-time in overtime games in the playoffs...

Manchester wins, 4-2

Game 1 - Sun. April 25 - Manchester 3 at Worcester 4 - WIN

Game 2 - Wed. April 28 - Manchester 3 at Worcester 2 - OT Loss

Game 3 - Fri. April 30 - Worcester 0 at Manchester 5 - Loss

Game 4 - Sat. May 1 - Worcester 3 at Manchester 2 - WIN

Game 5 - Wed. May 5 - Manchester 1 at Worcester 0 - Loss

Game 6 - Fri. May 7 - Worcester 1 at Manchester 2 - OT Loss

Worcester's season comes to an end with a four games to two series loss. The Sharks would like to thank its fans for their support throughout the season and the post-season.

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