Worcester Sharks Start Off New Year with "Bang"

Published on January 2, 2007 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Worcester Sharks News Release


A Quick Look Back

12.29.06 - Manchester 5 - Worcester 3

The Sharks gave a valiant effort, but in the end, the Manchester Monarchs prevailed in a 5-3 effort against the Sharks on Friday night at the Verizon Wireless Arena. Graham Mink scored twice for the Sharks in the loss, his third and fourth goals of the season.

12.30.06 - Worcester 3 - Portland 2

Thomas Greiss made 45 saves and the Worcester Sharks used regulation and shootout goals from both Mike Iggulden and Mathieu Darche on their way to a 3-2 shootout victory. An energetic crowd of over 6000 fans who packed the DCU Center for the game and post-game indoor fireworks display were sent home happy as the Sharks rebounded strong from last night's road setback.

Rookie Rewards...

Sharks rookie netminder Thomas Greiss was stellar in the Worcester goal on Saturday evening. Greiss turned aside 45 shots in a 3-2 shootout victory over the Portland Pirates. Not only did Greiss steal the show late in the game, the Koln, Germany native stoned all four Pirates shooters in the breakaway session. For his efforts, Greiss earned No. 1 star honors in the game and his fifth win of the season.

Darche Back on Track...

Sharks forward Mathieu Darche is back to his goal-scoring self. Darche snapped a nine-game scoreless stretch with a hat trick back on December 22 and currently has 23 goals on the season, good for fourth in the AHL. Darche leads all Worcester scorers with 39 points (23+16=39) and 12 power play goals.

Shootout honors...

Worcester won its second shootout of the season on Saturday and coincidentally beat the same team, the Portland Pirates. Sharks forwards Mathieu Darche and Mike Iggulden scored the regulation goals in the third period. Portland managed to tie the game and force overtime, but Pirates netminder Dov Grumet-Morris surrendered goals from the same shooters in the shootout as Team Teal took the extra point in the standings.

Skate with the Sharks...

The Sharks will be holding a "Skate with the Sharks" on January 9 at the North Star Youth Forum in Westborough from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. The first hour the team take the ice for practice and the second hour will consist of fans skating with the team, taking photos, and seeking autographs. Come watch the team practice and then Skate with the Pros!!

An Evening with the Worcester Sharks...

On January 16, 2007 the Worcester Sharks will kick off their inaugural "Evening with the Worcester Sharks" in partnership with BayState Savings Bank at the Crowne Plaza hotel from 5:30 - 9:00 p.m. The evening will consist of dinner, live and silent auctions, various speakers, and a great opportunity to meet and mingle with the Sharks players and staff. All proceeds to this fantastic event with benefit the Devereaux House and Sharks Charities. Tickets to the event are $40 each and $500 per corporate table. Please call the Sharks offices at 508.929.0500 for tickets or more information.

Crash The Net...

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On the Docket...

1.3.06 - Vs. Springfield Falcons - DCU Center

1.5.06 - @ Providence Bruins - Dunkin' Donuts

1.6.06 - @ Portland Pirates - Portland Civic Center

1.7.06 - @ Hartford Wolf Pack - Hartford Civic Center

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