Worcester Sharks Sign Goaltender Riley Gill
November 12, 2010 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Worcester Sharks News Release
WORCESTER - Worcester Sharks General Manager Wayne Thomas announced that the Worcester Sharks have signed goaltender Riley Gill to a player tryout agreement (PTO).
This season, Gill has appeared in three games with Victoria in the ECHL, posting a 3-0-0 record, compiling a 1.33 goals-against average and a .955 save percentage. He was named the ECHL goaltender for the month of October.
The 25-year-old rookie from Northfield, MN played college hockey at Western Michigan University. Riley finished his collegiate career with the highest save percentage (.915) in school history, the second-lowest goals against average (2.94), and third in WMU history in games-played by a goalie with 111.
Gill will wear #1 for the Worcester Sharks.
On Friday, the Sharks travel to Manchester for the back end of a home-and-home series with the Monarchs. Game time is at 7pm at the Verizon Wireless Arena.
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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