Worcester Sharks return home in style ready for DCU opener
Published on October 12, 2009 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Worcester Sharks News Release
Top 3!
#1 Brandon Mashinter records a Gordie Howe hat trick (goal, assist, and fight) in shootout loss in Bridgeport on Friday and adds two goals in win at Lowell on Saturday.
#2 Derek Joslin adds three assists in Sharks 5-4 win in Lowell on Saturday.
#3 Tyson Sexsmith makes 32 stops for his first professional win in his first professional start on Saturday.
Last Week: (1-0-0-1) 3pts, 2gp
Fri. 10/9 SOL Worcester SHARKS 3 @ Bridgeport Sound Tigers 4
Sat. 10/10 W Worcester SHARKS 5 @ Lowell Devils 4
Next Week:
Sat. 10/17 Lowell Devils @ Worcester SHARKS - 7:05 p.m. - HOME OPENER!
Sun. 10/18 Albany River Rats @ Worcester SHARKS - 3:05 p.m.
Rewind the Tape:
10.09.09 - Worcester 3 - Bridgeport 4 SO - Arena at Harbor Yard
The Sharks stormed back after trailing 3-1 to force overtime but fell in the shootout in Bridgeport on Friday. John McCarthy scored his first professional goal in the first period to give the Sharks a 1-0 lead before the Sound Tigers rattled off three straight goals. Ryan Vesce scored early in the 2nd period and Brandon Mashinter scored his first professional goal late in the third period to force OT. Worcester was denied a score in the shootout by Mikka Koskinen while the Sound Tigers received goals by Trevor Smith and Greg Mauldin. Mashinter also added an assist and a fight for the Gordie Howe hat trick while Nicholas Petrecki received his first professional fighting major with a bout against Michael Haley in the first period. Worcester outshot Bridgeport 35-27.
10.10.09 - Worcester 5 - Lowell 4 - Tsongas Arena
Brandon Mashinter scored twice, Derek Joslin added three assists and Tyson Sexsmith made 32 saves in his first professional start as the Sharks defeated the Devils 5-4 in Lowell on Saturday night. The Sharks scored first for the third straight game as Dan DaSilva notched his first at :43 seconds with a rebound score after a shot by Joslin. After the Devils tied the score, Mashinter rattled off two straight power play goals and the Sharks never looked back. Dwight Helminen scored his first goal in a Sharks uniform and Logan Couture added an empty netter for Worcester. The Sharks went 3for7 on the power play while the Devils went 1for5. Tyson Sexsmith made 32 saves in net for his first professional start while former Shark Gerald Coleman made 28 saves for the Devils.
Sharks in the Atlantic
The Sharks are currently swimming in third place with five points (2-0-0-1) in the Atlantic Division trailing Bridgeport and Manchester by one point for first place. The Wolf Pack and Bruins are tied for 4th place with four points while the Devils are 6th with three points. The Falcons and the Pirates are tied for 7th with just two points in a very choppy Atlantic Division.
Shark Bites:
*Captains for the 2009-10 season: Captain Ryan Vesce (2nd year), Assistant Captains Derek Joslin (2nd year) and Mike Moore (1st year).
*Five more to 400....With the victory in Lowell, head coach Roy Sommer has 395 career victories in the AHL.
*You always remember your first.....Kevin Henderson played his first professional game in Bridgeport on Friday while Dennis McCauley, Louis Liotti, and Tyson Sexsmith did the same in Lowell on Saturday. The Sharks have had 10 players make their professional debuts over the last three games.
*Young Guns....The average age of the Sharks roster is 23 which includes 13 rookies, five 2nd year players and two third year players. At the age of 28, Danny Groulx is the oldest while Nicholas Petrecki at 20 years old and three months is the youngest.
*Take the college or juniors route....the Sharks have 13 players from the college ranks (seven from hockey east), nine from juniors and two players that played in both.
*Massachusetts... The Sharks have four players born and raised in Massachusetts (John McCarthy - Boston, Corey Quirk - Brockton, Dennis McCauley - Billerica, and Joe Callahan - Brockton)
*You're tall.... Worcester has eight players over six-foot-three.
*Road Trip!....Worcester has points in eight straight regular season road games (7-0-0-1) dating back to last season (franchise record) .
*Perfect Aim... Brandon Mashinter has three goals on three shots on goal this season!
*Who's that in net?.. Tyson Sexsmith made 32 saves in net on Saturday in Lowell for his first professional win in his first professional start. Sexsmith had 113 wins over the last three seasons with Vancouver in the WHL.
*Streakers... Dan DaSilva is the only Sharks to have recorded a point in all three games (1-2-3). Brandon Mashinter has goals in two straight games (3-1-4). McCarthy, Trevelyan, and Vesce all currently have two game points streaks.
*Early starts...The Sharks are one of two teams in the AHL to have scored the first goal in every game this season. (Hamilton is the other).
*All four years....Defenseman Derek Joslin is the only Sharks player to suit up in all four seasons in Worcester.
*You are Special... Worcester has the best power play in the AHL with a 31.3% (5-16).
*Five for fighting...The Sharks have three fighting major penalties this season through three games...Nicholas Petrecki recorded his first professional bout on Friday against Michael Haley and Brandon Mashinter dropped the gloves against Brett Westgarth. (Brandon Mashinter 2, Nicholas Petrecki 1) The Sharks had 78 fighting majors last season, 68 fighting majors in 2007-08 and 54 in 2006-07.
Coming and goings from the shark tank:
Oct. 4 - Joe Callahan loaned to Worcester
Oct. 7 - Jamie McGinn recalled to San Jose
Oct. 11 - Frazer McLaren loaned to Worcester
Top Sharks:
o Goals Mashinter (3)
o Game Winners Couture and McGinn (1)
o Assists Joslin (4)
o Points Joslin and Mashinter (4)
o Power play Points Joslin (0-3-3)
o Shots DaSilva (10)
o PIM Mashinter (12)
o Fighting Pen. Mashinter (2)
o Plus/Minus several players tied with (+2)
o Wins Sexsmith and Stalock (1)
o G.A.A. Stalock (2.400)
o Save % Stalock (.911)
o Shutouts -
Sharks in the Pacific:
The San Jose Sharks are 3-2-0-0 in the NHL this season and are currently tied for first with the LA Kings atop the Pacific Divison.
Jason Demers has three points (0-3-3) and leads the team with a +3 through five games. Frazer McLaren received his first NHL fighting major in San Jose's home opener against the Blue Jackets' Derek Dorsett. Jamie McGinn has six pims in three games. Brad Staubitz has two pims in one game. Thomas Greiss has seen 27:16 of ice time in net allowing just one goal.
Former Worcester Shark Devin Setoguchi has five points (4-1-5) through five games.
Coming Up:
Opening night at the DCU Center is Saturday, October 17th vs. the Lowell Devils. The first 3,000 fans will receive a Derek Joslin bobblehead courtesy of St. Vincent Hospital and a magnet schedule compliments of Charter Communications! Check us out!
Entering their fourth season in Worcester, the Sharks look forward to another exciting season highlighted by the improvements of the ice surface at the DCU Center and the reduction of season ticket prices! Sharks fans may secure their 2009-10 season tickets by placing a $50 deposit per seat. 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
* Significant savings off box office ticket prices
* Priority access to purchase tickets to DCU Center events (subject to availability)
Season ticket packages, group tickets, and individual tickets for the 2009-10 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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