Worcester Sharks Announce 2011-12 Opening Night Roster
Published on October 7, 2011 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Worcester Sharks News Release
WORCESTER - Worcester Sharks General Manager Wayne Thomas has announced the 2011-12 Worcester Sharks opening night roster in preparation for the Sharks 6th season of hockey in Worcester.
The Sharks official opening roster consists of 13 forwards, eight defensemen, and two goaltenders. The Sharks will have nine rookies and one veteran to kick-off the season on Sunday afternoon in Providence.
Forwards:
7 John McCarthy
13 Curt Gogol
16 Ryan Del Monte
18 Mike Connolly
21 Benn Ferriero
24 Cam MacIntyre
25 Marek Viedensky
26 James Livingston
28 Ben Guite
34 Nathan Moon
43 Jimmy Bonneau
51 Brodie Reid
53 Brandon Mashinter
Defensemen:
4 Taylor Doherty
8 Mike Moore
14 Sena Acolatse
20 Matt Irwin
23 Matt Pelech
27 Justin Braun
29 Nick Petrecki
37 Season Sullivan
Goaltenders:
31 Tyson Sexsmith
33 Thomas Heemskerk
Roster breakdown:
23 players
13 players returning players to Worcester
6 Americans
16 Canadians
1 player from Slovakia
12 players from junior hockey
11 players from US college hockey
7 players with NHL experience (324 NHL gp)
13 players drafted in the NHL
7 players drafted by San Jose Sharks
In addition Tony Lucia, James Marcou, and Alex Stalock are rehabbing in Worcester.
There are only 8 days until the Worcester Sharks opening night (October 15) at the DCU Center. Flex ticket packages are on sale now! Score your flex package by contacting the Sharks front office at 508-929-0500. You decide how many tickets and how many games YOU want to attend while saving $$$ off box office pricing! It is that EASY!
Starting now, the Sharks are offering groups to partake in a Sharks hockey experience with many interactive activities; including friends and family skates on the DCU Center ice before or after a game, the high FIN tunnel (high-fiving players as they take the ice), singing the National Anthem, intermission performances, and more.
Marina Riva, Jonathan Forsberg, Jason Jones, Chris Curtis, and Kristyn Galante are ready to take your orders and answer your questions today! Jump in today and save up to 35% off box office prices! Some of the exclusive benefits for full season ticket holders will include:
* Guaranteed same seat for all 38 home dates and playoff home games at the DCU Center
* Priority access to purchase tickets to other DCU Center events (subject to availability)
* Seven FREE friends and family vouchers
* Exclusive events with Sharks players
* Merchandise discounts and much, much, more!
Season ticket packages and group tickets for the 2011-12 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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