Worcester Sharks Resign Forward Jonathan Cheechoo to PTO

Published on December 8, 2010 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Worcester Sharks News Release


WORCESTER - Worcester Sharks General Manager Wayne Thomas announced today that the team has resigned forward Jonathan Cheechoo to a PTO (player try-out agreement). In keeping with club policy, financial terms of the deals were not disclosed.

Cheechoo has appeared in all 25 games for the Worcester Sharks this season, and leads the team with 26 points (9-17-26) and 75 shots on goal. Jonathan is currently tied for 10th in the AHL point scoring race.

Cheechoo, 30, attended the Dallas Stars training camp before signing with Worcester on October 6. The six-foot, 200-pound native of Moose Factory, Ontario has played in 501 regular season games in the NHL compiling 170 goals and 135 assists for a total of 305 points. He played 440 games with the San Jose Sharks recording 291 points (166-126-291) in 2002 through 2009. Cheechoo led the NHL in goals scored (56) during the 2005-06 season winning the Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy.

Last season, Cheechoo played 61 games for the Ottawa Senators (5-9-14) in the NHL and 25 games (8-6-14) with the Binghamton Senators in the AHL. Cheechoo began his professional career with head coach Roy Sommer in Kentucky (AHL) and Cleveland (AHL).

He was originally drafted by the San Jose Sharks in the 2nd round (29th overall) in the 1998 NHL Entry Draft. This is the 2nd PTO signed by Cheechoo this season with the Worcester Sharks.

The Sharks play three games in three days this weekend!

On Friday, the Sharks travel to Manchester for a 7pm date with the Monarchs.

On Saturday, Worcester will make their first trip to Albany for a 7pm affair with the Devils.

On Sunday, the Sharks host the Bridgeport Sound Tigers at 3pm! Bring your skates and stick around after the game and skate with the Sharks for the annual Hat & Mittens Holiday Skate presented by Bay State Savings Bank! Enjoy free hot chocolate from SAVOR catering, free cookies from Eric's La Patisserie of Worcester, and enjoy festive holiday music while skating with the Sharks! Fans are encouraged to bring new winter hats and mittens/gloves to benefit Community Healthlink of Worcester! There will be NO skate rentals available. Please bring your skates with you to the game!

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)

Marina Riva, Chris Curtis, Jonathan Forsberg, Jason Jones, Kristen Moore, and Matt Renzulli are all selling group ticket specials and exciting holiday ticket offers! 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 .

All games can be heard live on 580AM and 94.9FM WTAG, as well as online through AHL Live, by following the link on the Sharks website at www.SharksAHL.com .

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