Worcester Sharks Supporters
Patrick Traverse
Assistant Captain
Number - 2
Position - Defense
Hometown - Patrick is from Montreal, PQ
D.O.B. - 3/14/74
Height - 6'4"
Weight - 207
History - 06-07 Worcester Sharks #2 / He played for many teams we know him best as #24 for the Worcester IceCats 96-97. He also played for the Boston Bruins 2000-01. Most recently he played for the 00-03 Montreal Canadians NHL / 01-02 Quebec Citadelles AHL/03-07 Hamilton Bulldogs AHL/ 04-05 Huston Aeros AHL/ 05-06 Iowa Stars AHL/ 05-06 Dallas Stars NHL / 06/07 - Montreal Canadians NHL/06-07- Hamilton Bulldogs AHL
Notes :
11/3/07 - Patrick Traverse signed Card was given out at the game to the 1st 3,000 fans. Here is a picture of the front and back
06-07
5/3/07 - Recalled by San Jose
The Assist Game night handout
Did you know?
4/15/07
On 4/14/07 Patrick played in his 500th Career regular season AHL game against the Monarchs.The Montreal Native has appeared in all 79 games this season and has recorded 26 points.
12/15/06 - Mathieu Biron was traded for Patrick . Mathieu went to the Hamilton Bulldogs And Patrick was assigned here.
News Articles
Tremblay packs powerful punch - Worcester Telegram and Gazette (1-1)
06-07
Sharks Ink Traverse to Two Year Deal - Worcester Sharks official website (7-2)
Three Worcester Sharks Head to San Jose for NHL Playoffs - Worcester Sharks official website (5-3)
Traverse getting offensive - Worcester Telegram and Gazette (3-10)
Traverse comes home - Worcester Telegram and Gazette - (12-16)
Worcester Aquires Defenseman Patrick Traverse from Montreal - Worcester Sharks Official website (12-15)__________________________________________________________________________________________________
Marc-Edouard Vlasic
1/28/08 - Recalled by San Jose
Number - 4
Hometown - Marc is from Montreal, QC
Born - 3/30/83
Position - Defense
Height - 6'1"
Weight - 200
History - 06-08 San Jose Sharks / 03-06 Quebec Remparts QMJHL
Notes:
1/28/08 - Recalled by San Jose
1/26/08 - Marc got 2 assists in his 1st AHL game. The final score was Sharks 5 Falcons 4 after Shootout. He got the 1st assist in the 2nd period Lukas Kaspar assisted by D. Setoguchi and Marc Vlasic @ 15:11 SH and the 2nd assist in the 3rd Period - Devin Setoguchi assisted by Tom Walsh and Marc Vlasic @19:03 .
1/25/08 - Assigned to Worcester
News:
Vlasic Sees AHL For First Time - San Jose official website (1-29)
San Jose contingent plays major role in victory - Worcester Sharks official website (1-27)
SAN JOSE SHARKS ASSIGN FOUR PLAYERS TO WORCESTER -Worcester Sharks official website (1-25)
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Tom Walsh
Number - 5
Hometown - Tom is from Arlington,MA
Born - 4/22/83
Position - Defense
Height - 6'1"
Weight - 200
History -06-07 Worcester Sharks # 5 / 03-06 Harvard University
Who wore # 5
06-07 Josh Gorges
Notes:
12/18/07 - Sharks vs Devils away - Tom was one of the assistant Captains. The others were Craig Vallette and Graham Mink (captain).
3/3/07 - Tom scored his 1st AHL Goal - He scored the tying goal against the Admirals to force OT.
He scored in 3rd period - Tom Walsh assisted by Grahman Mink and Scott Ferguson @!9:37 Power Play
2/21/07 - Recalled from Fresno
12/22/06 - Tom to play in ECHL ALL-Star Game 2007
12/16/06 - Loaned to the Falcons ECHL
11/28/06 - Recalled
10/18 /06- Loaned to Fresno Falcons ECHL
News Articles
Walsh defines ‘lunch pail’ -Worcester Telegram and Gazette (1-24)
06-07
Walsh Recalled to Worcester - Fresno Falcons official website (2-21)
Falcons Place Two in ECHL All-Star Game - Fresno Falcons official website (12-22)
Sharks Recall Defenseman Tom Walsh from Fresno Falcons - Worcester Sharks official website (11-28)Sharks Sign Walsh to AHL Deal - Worcester Sharks official website (10-18)
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Brad Statubitz
Number - 6
Position - Defense
Hometown - Brad is from Bright's Grove ONT
D.O.B. - 7/28/84
Height - 6'1"
Weight - 210
History - 06/07 Worcester Sharks #3 / 05-06 Cleveland Barons/04-05 Ottawa 67's OHL
01-05 Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds OHL
Who Wore #6 ?
06-07 Derek Joslin/Doug Murray
Notes :
Same Number as Finz our Mascot
10/20/07 - Brad wore #34 in the game vs Devils
The Assist Game night handout
Did you know?
4/06/07
Jamie McGinn and Derek Joslin played the Memorial Cup Finals for the Ottawa 67's with current Sharks; Brad Staubitz and Lukas Kaspar.
1/24/07 - Brad scored his 1st Pro goal against Houston Aeros at home. He scored the goal in the 1st period.
Brad Staubitz assisted by Josh Prudden and Lukas Kaspar @11:56. The final score was Sharks 3 Aeros 2.
09/25/06 - Sent Brad to Worcester
News Articles:
Staubitz moving up front - Worcester Telegram and Gazette (2-7)
06-07
Scoring opportunity escapes defenseman - Worcester Telegram and Gazette (1-15)
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Dan Spang
Number - 7
Hometown - Dan is from Winchester,MA
Born - 8/16/83
Position - Defense
Height - 6'1"
Weight - 205
History - 06-07 Worcester Sharks Assistant Captain #07 / 05-06 Cleveland Barons AHL / 03-06 Boston University NCAA
Notes :
07-08
Be A Leader Program Presents
Ask a Shark a question ?
Click here to ask Dan Spang a Question
09/25/06 Dan Spang was sent to Worcester
10/06/06 - He assisted got an assist on the first goal of the franchise. Sharks vs Pirates.
It was scored by Mathieu Darche assisted by Dan Spang and Joe Paveiski @ 11:11 of
the 2nd period.
News
07-08
Staubitz moving up front ( scroll down to the piece called Mistaken identity ) -
Worcester Telegram and Gazette (2-7)
Spang’s crash brings back memories of concussion - Worcester Telegram and Gazette (1-17)
Spang becoming player of the future - Worcester Sharks official website (1-10)
Spang helps provide P.R. bite - Worcester Telegram and Gazette (9-28)
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Chris Murray
Released from PTO acc to TheAhl.com
Number - 8
Position - Defenseman
Hometown - Chris is from Dover, MA
Born - 12/26/84
Height - 6'2"
Weight - 185
History - 06-07 Peoria Rivermen AHL / 03-07 University of New Hampshire NCAA
Who Wore #8 ?
06-07 Garrett Stafford
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Tom Cavanagh
Number - 9
Position - Center
Hometown - Tom is from Warwick RI
Born - 3/24/82
Height - 5'10"
Weight - 180
History - 06-07 Worcester Sharks #9 / 05-06 Cleveland Barons AHL/01-05 Harvard University NCAA
News Articles
Sharks rally, prevail in OT - Worcester Telegram and Gazette (1-22)
Cavanagh back scoring - Worcester Sharks official website (12-31)
Sparkplug Cavanagh chip off the old block - Worcester Telegram and Gazette (12-20)
06/07
No breaking Cavanagh - Worcester Telegram and Gazette (3-19)
Mink, Cavanagh Sink Pirates Ship - Worcester Sharks official website (3-18)
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Nate Raduns
Number - 10
Position - Forward
Hometown - Nate is from Sauk Rapids, MN
Born - 5/17/84
Height - 6'3"
Weight - 205
History - 03-07 St. Cloud State University NCAA / 02-03 River City Lancers USHL / 01-02 US Jr. National Team USHL
Who Wore #10 ?
06-07 Asthon Rome
Photos
Presentation of Booster Club of the Month Award for October
Notes
Dec 1st/07 - Awarded Booster Club of the Month Award for October
Oct 6th/07 - Season opener Nate got his 1st pro goal against the Springfield Falcons. He scored it in the 1st period it was goal #3 Nate Raduns assisted by Mike Iggulden and Dan Spang .The Sharks won the game 4-2.
News
Maturing Raduns a great find for Sharks -Worcester Telegram and Gazette (11-22)
Raduns Finds Scoring Touch in Worcester -Worcester Sharks official website (10-21)
Rookies Raduns, Dakers key Sharks win - Worcester Telegram and Gazette (10-21)
Raduns rallies the Sharks - Worcester Telegram and Gazette (10-7)
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Brady Leisenring
12/3 Deleted from PTO
Number - 11
Position - Forward
Hometown - Stowe, VT
Born - 7/9/82
Height - 5'11"
Weight - 190
History - 06-07 Fresno Falcons ECHL / 05-06 Cleveland Barons AHL 02-06 University of Vermont NCAA / 01-02 - US Jr. National Team USHL
Who Wore #11?
06-07
Joe Pavelski sent to San Jose 11-22 . 12/7/06 Pavelski warms up in SJ
Pavelski warms up in San Jose before the game versus the Avalanche - Taken by bindabear
Notes:
11/23 Signed to PTO
06-07
3-24 - Brady Leisenring Released from PTO
3-7 - Signed to PTO
1-27 - Released from PTO
1-9 /1-10 - Brady Leisenring Signed to PTO Deleted from PTO and finally added to Sharks according to theahl.com Transactions
1-7 Brady Leisenring added as per theahl.com Transactions
News Articles:
Falcons Make Roster Moves - Fresno Falcons official website (1-28)
Leisenring Leads Sharks to Win at Springfield - Worcester Sharks official website (1-13)
- Signed to PTO
1-27 - Released from PTO
1-9 /1-10 - Brady Leisenring Signed to PTO Deleted from PTO and finally added to Sharks according to theahl.com Transactions
1-7 Brady Leisenring added as per theahl.com Transactions
News Articles:
Falcons Make Roster Moves - Fresno Falcons official website (1-28)
Leisenring Leads Sharks to Win at Springfield - Worcester Sharks official website (1-13)
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T.J. Fox
Number - 13
Position - Forward
Hometown - T.J. is from Oswego, NY
Born - 7/11/84
Height - 6'1"
Weight - 197
History -05-07 Union College NCAA / 03-05 Chicago Steel USHL / 02-03 Green Bay Gamblers USHL
Notes
10/21/07 - T.J. got his 1st pro goal against the Bruins. the goal was scored in the 3rd period. He scored the 1st goal -T.J. Fox assisted by Dennis Packard and Grahman Mink @ 9:01 . The Sharks won 5-3
T.J. Fox #13 -Profile from union College
News
Fox a dangerous offensive player - Worcester Telegram and Gazette (9-30)
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Craig Valette
Assistant Captain
Number - 14
Position - Center
Hometown - Craig is from Shellbrook, Sask
Born - 10/7/82
Height - 6'1"
Weight - 200
History - 06-07 Worcester Sharks Assistant Captain #14 / 02-06 Cleveland Barons AHL
Notes:
Craig's profile from hockeyfights.com
4/18/07 - Injured during game 1 of the playoffs out for the rest of the year see news (4-20)
3/27/07- Sharks Chat with Forward Craig Valette - Worcester Sharks official website
News Articles
Irate Valette hurls stick after missing chip shot - Worcester Telegram and Gazette (1-27)
06-07
Sharks regroup, look forward to Game 2 - Worcester Telegram and Gazette (4-20)
Valette Powers Sharks to Third Straight Win - Worcester Sharks official website (3-21)
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Ashton Rome
Number - 17
Position - Right Wing
Hometown - Ashton is from Nesbitt NB
Born - 12/31/85
Height - 6'1"
Weight - 205
History - 06-07 Worcester Sharks #10 / 05-06 - Kamloops Blazers / 04-05 Red Deer Rebels WHL /
03-05 Moose Jaw Warriors WHL
Who Wore #17 ?
06-07 Justin Kurtz
Notes:
09/15/06 - Sent to Worcester
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Devin Setoguchi
2/28/08 - Recalled by San Jose
Number - 18
Position - Right Wing
Hometown - Devin is from Taber,AB
Born - 1/1/87
Height - 6'0"
Weight - 200
History - 06-07 Prince George Cougars WHL / 03-06 Saskatoon Blades WHL
Who Wore #18 ?
06-07 Matt Carle / Jamie McGinn
Notes:
2/28/08 - recalled by San Jose
2/04/08 - Reassigned to Worcester
1/28/08 - Recalled by San Jose
1/25/08 - Re-assigned to Worcester
Sharks TV Insider: Devin Setoguchi - Devin Setoguchi talks with Dan Rusanowsky about his recent stint in the AHL and about be recalled and added to the Sharks current roster.
1/18/08 -Devin recalled by San Jose see news below (1-18)
1/11/08 - Devin scored his 1st AHL goal against the Bruins at the Dunkin Donuts Center Providence. He scored the 2nd goal in the 1st period
Setoguchi assisted by Spang @16:01 . The sharks won the game 3-0. 1st Shutout in sharks history.
12/28/07 - Re-assigned to Worcester
10/28/07 - Called back up
10/13/07 - assigned to Worcester
News
Sharks Recall Setoguchi From Worcester - San Jose Sharks official website (2-28)
SAN JOSE SHARKS REASSIGN FORWARD DEVIN SETOGUCHI TO WORCESTER - Worcester Sharks official website
(2-4)
SAN JOSE SHARKS ASSIGN FOUR PLAYERS TO WORCESTER - Worcester Sharks official website (1-25)
Setoguchi’s win is Worcester’s loss - Worcester Telegram and Gazette (1-18)
Sharks Recall Setoguchi From Worcester - San Jose official website (1-18)
Rookie wing Setoguchi goes right to work - Worcester Telegram and Gazette (12-30)
SAN JOSE SHARKS REASSIGN FORWARD DEVIN SETOGUCHI TO WORCESTER - Worcester Sharks official website (12-28)
Setoguchi First Shark To Score Twice In NHL Debut - San Jose Sharks official website (10-30)
Setoguchi, Thornton Lead Sharks To 4-2 Victory - San Jose Sharks official website (10-29)
Setoguchi And Kaspar Called Up - San Jose official website (10-28)
San Jose Assigns RW Devin Setoguchi to Worcester - Worcester Sharks Official website (10-13)
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Mike Morris
Number - 19
Position - Forward
Hometown - Mike is from Braintree, MA
Born - 07/14/83
Height - 6'0"
Weight - 180
History - 02-07 Northeastern University NCAA
Who Wore #19 ?
07-08 Josh Ciocco / 06-07 Grant Stevenson
Notes:
12/18/07 - Sharks vs Devils - Mike got his 1st pro goal It was Scored in the 1st period - Mike Morris assisted by Patrick Traverse and Lukas Kaspar @ 13:27 Power Play
11/7/07 - 1st Pro AHL game. sharks vs Monarchs . In the 2nd period he got an assist on the 1st goal - Derek Joslin assisted by Mike Morris and Mike Iggulden @ 9:12 Power Play
News Articles
Centers take to the ice - Worcester Telegram and Gazette (12-8)
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Riley Armstrong
Number - 20
Position - Left Wing
Hometown - Saskatoon,SK
Born - 11/8/84
Height - 5'11"
Weight - 180
History - 06-07 Riley Armstrong #20 / 04-06 Cleveland Barons AHL /03-02 Everett Silvertips WHL
Photos:
10/07/07 - Columbus Day Parade
Riley Armstrong and Marc Busenburg
Riley Armstrong and Marc Busenburg In the car
3/11/07 - St Patrick's Day Parade
Riley and Finz
Riley and Michael Lehr been driven down the parade route
Columbus Day Parade 06
Enjoying the Sun
Awards :
4/4/07- Named Sharks' 2006-07 American Specialty/ AHL Man of the Year
3/25/07 - 2006-2007 Booster Club Awards
Fan Favorite
Seven Hills Seventh Player
Notes :
Feb 23/08 - According to Bill Ballou's Sharks Notes - "Riley Armstrong made history yesterday by being the first AHL player ever suspended for diving. " Here is a link to the article - Falcons present playoff obstacle
Oct 21st/07 - Riley Armstrong announces - Riley's Locks of Love
Make a pledge to join Riley Armstrong and grow your hair and donate at a game in April to the Locks of love for Cancer.You and Riley will get your hair cut on the Ice . For more info Click on the link below.
Riley's Locks of Love
06-07
Read Riley's Blog on Sharksahl.com .View the archive here
1-27 - Riley Armstrong Autographed Card given out to the 1st 3,000 fans at the Door.
Here is a picture of the front and back
News Articles
Shark therapy helps teen ice his battle with cancer - theahl.com (1-5)
Armstrong figures in the Sharks’ plans - Worcester Telegram and Gazette (10-6)
06-07
Armstrong Jersey Lands High Bid in Jersey Auction - Worcester Sharks official website (5-12)
Armstrong Named Sharks' 2006-07 American Specialty/ AHL Man of the Year - Worcester Sharks official website (4-4)
Armstrong Recovering From Hard Hit - Worcester Sharks official website (3-4)
Scary night for Armstong - Worcester Telegram and Gazette (3-4)
Riley Armstrong Visits Oldies 98.9 Fm - Worcester Sharks official website (1-26)
Note this is an MP3
Sharks’ pest Armstrong suddenly a star - Worcester Telegram and Gazette (12-7)
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Graham Mink
Captain(sharks 1st Captain)
Number - 21
Position - Right Wing
Hometown - Graham is from Stowe,VT
Born - 5/21/79
Height - 6'3"
Weight - 220
History - 06-07 Graham Mink Assistant Captain #21 / 05/06 Washington Capitals NHL /04-05 Hershey Bears AHL
Photos:
02/07/07 - Graham receives Booster Club Player of the Month Award Click here
Photos :
December 06 - Booster of the Month Award
Notes :
2/27/08 - Awarded January's Player of the Month Award
2/2/08 - Grahman Mink Collectors Autographed Card was given out to the ST 3,000 fans at the game.
Here is a picture of the front and back.
5/3/07 - Recalled by San Jose
The Assist Game night handout
Did you know?
4/12/07
Mathieu won the Calder Cup in 2003-04 with the Milwaukee Admirals.
1/04/07
Graham is a Licensed Real Estate Agent in Vermont.
Grahams Bio From Answers.COM
Graham's bio from the Legends of Hockey site
02/02/07 - Awarded Booster Club Player of the month for December.
12/22/06 - Got 5 assists against the Monarchs @ DCU. Final score Sharks 6 Monarchs 4
News Articles
Mink, Patzold Rule over Monarchs - Worcester Sharks official website (2-2)
Monarchs Find Mink In Worcester - Manchester Monarchs official website (2-2)
Sharks capture thriller - Worcester Telegram and Gazette (1-27)
Mink permanent captain - Worcester Telegram and Gazette (11-3)
Greiss, Kaspar and Mink Headed to Worcester - Worcester Sharks official website (9-30)
06-07
Three Worcester Sharks Head to San Jose for NHL Playoffs - Worcester Sharks official website (5-3)
Stafford, Mink propel Sharks -Telegram and Gazette (4-8)
Mink, Cavanagh Sink Pirates Ship - Worcester Sharks official website (3-18)
Darche, Mink beat up on former teammates - The Patriot-News (3-17)
Worcester's Mink now inflicting pain on opposition - NHL.COM (3-15)
Mink recovers to pick up pace - Worcester Telegram and Gazette (1-25)
Mink Pairs Sharks With A Victory - Worcester Sharks official website (1-19)
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Lukas Kaspar
Number - 22
Position - Left Wing
Hometown - Lukas is from Most, Czech Republic
Born - 09/03/85
Height - 6'2"
Weight - 205
History - 06-07 Worcester Sharks #26 / 05-06 Cleveland Barons AHL/04-05 Ottawa W's OHL
Who wore #22 ?
06-07 Sean Collins
Photos
Presentation of the Booster Club Player of the Month - December
Notes:
2/12/08 - Announced today Lukas is to be included in 2007-08 AHL Top Prospects Card Set
See News below (2-12)
1/19/08 - Awarded Booster Club Player of the Month - December
1/18/08 - Lukas Kaspar autographed card was given out to the 1st 3,000 at the game. Here is a picture of the front and back. This is card 3 of 5
The Assist Game night handout
Did you know?
4/06/07
Jamie McGinn and Derek Joslin played the Memorial Cup Finals for the Ottawa 67's with Sharks Brad Staubitz and Lukas Kaspar.
Lukas Kaspar from Wikipedia
News
07-08
Iggulden, Kaspar Crack 2007-08 AHL Top Prospects Card Set - Worcester Sharks official Website (2-12)
Sharks Re-Assign Forward Lukas Kaspar To Worcester - San Jose Sharks official website (11-6)
Setoguchi And Kaspar Called Up - San Jose official website (10-28)
Greiss, Kaspar and Mink Headed to Worcester - Worcester Sharks official website (9-30)
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Josh Prudden
2/07/08 - Released from Contract
Number - 23
Position - Center
Hometown - Andover, MA
Born - 1/10/80
Height - 5'11"
Weight - 190
History -06-07 Worcester Sharks #23 / 04-06 Cleveland Barons AHL/ Fresno Falcons ECHL / 03-04 Atlantic-City Boardwalk Bullie ECHL / 99-03 University of New Hampshire NCAA
Photos:
Pre-Game Warm up - Taken in Portland Dec 1st/07
Notes:
2-07 Josh was released today
12-19 - Signed to another 25 game tryout. See news (12-22) below
06-07
Q&A With Josh Prudden - Hockey'sfuture Prospects Magazine
3-2-07 - Upgraded to an AHL Contract
12/26/06 - Signed to PTO
12/5/06 - Released from PTO and assigned to Fresno Falcons ECHL
11/21/06- signed to PTO
News Articles
Packard, Prudden end slumps - Worcester Telegram and Gazette (12-28)
Faceoff in neutral zone - Worcester Telegram and Gazette (12-22)
06-07
Worcester Signs Forward Josh Prudden to Professional Tryout Agreement - Worcester Sharks official website (12-26)
Sharks Make Roster Moves - Worcester Sharks official site (12-5)
Sharks Sign Forward Josh Prudden to Professional Tryout Agreement - Worcester Sharks official website (11-21)
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Tomas Plihal
1/28/08 - Recalled by San Jose
Number - 24
Position - Center
Hometown - Frydlant, Czechoslovakia
Born - 3/28/83
Height - 6'1"
Weight - 195
History - 06-07- San Jose Sharks NHL / Worcester Sharks#24 / 03-06 Cleveland Barons AHL
Photos:
1/ 28 /07 - Tomas playing for San Jose From Yahoo Sports Click here
Notes:
1/28/08 - Recalled by San Jose
1/25/08 - Returned to Worcester
1/18/08 - Recalled by San Jose
11/29/07 - Reassigned to Worcester
2/17/07 - recalled by San Jose
2/1/07 - Sent back to Worcester
1/25/07 - Recalled by San Jose
Thomas's bio from Wikipedia
News Articles
Plihal Making Most Of Opportunity - San Jose Sharks official website (2-13)
SAN JOSE SHARKS ASSIGN FOUR PLAYERS TO WORCESTER - Worcester Sharks official website (1-25)
Plihal is heading west - Worcester Telegram and Gazette (1-22)
Sharks Recall Left Wing Tomas Plihal From Worcester - San Jose Sharks official website (1-18)
SAN JOSE SHARKS ASSIGN LEFT WING TOMAS PLIHAL TO WORCESTER - Worcester sharks official website (11-29)
06-07
Plagued by injuries, San Jose calls up Plihal - Worcester Telegram and Gazette (2-18)
Plihal Brought Back up - San Jose sharks official website (2-17)
Plihal impresses in visit to NHL - Worcester Telegram and Gazette (2-3)
Sharks Reassign Center Tomas Plihal To Worcester - San Jose Sharks (2-1)
Sharks Recall Center Tomas Plihal From Worcester - San Jose Sharks official website (1-25)Plihal goal keeps Sharks surging - Worcester Telegram and Gazette (1-25)_____________________________________________________________________________________________
Derek Joslin
Number - 25
Hometown - Derek is from Richmond Hill, ON
Born - 3/17/87
Position - Defense
Height - 6'1"
Weight - 191
History -06-07 Worcester Sharks #6 / 05-06 Cleveland Barons / 06-07 Ottawa 67's OHL / 03-04 Aurora Tigers OPJHLl
Notes:
11/23/07- Derek scored his first professional goal in an away game against Manchester. He scored the only goal in the 2nd period - Derek Joslin assisted by Mike Iggulden and Tom Walsh @ 0:22 . The final score was Sharks 3 Monarchs 3.
10/20/07 - he wore #24
The Assist Game night handout
Did you know?
4/06/07
Derek and Jamie McGinn played the Memorial Cup Finals for the Ottawa 67's with current Sharks; Brad Staubitz and Lukas Kaspar.
04/05/07 - Signed to ATO
News Articles
Rookie Joslin sparks Sharks - Worcester Telegram and Gazette (1-3)
06-07
San Jose Reassigns Derek Joslin from Ottawa (OHL) - Worcester Sharks official website (4-5)
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Dennis Packard
Number - 26
Position - Left Wing
Hometown - Dennis is from St. Catharines, ON
Born - 02/09/82
Height - 6'5"
Weight - 233
History - 06-07 Providence Bruins / 04/06 Springfield Falcons AHL - Johnstown Chiefs ECHL / 00-04 Harvard University NCAA
Who Wore #26 ?
06-07 Lukas Kaspar
Notes:
12/19 - signed to a standard American Hockey League contract. See news (12-22) below
News
Packard, Prudden end slumps - Worcester Telegram and Gazette (12-28)
Faceoff in neutral zone - Worcester Telegram and Gazette (12-22)
Timely scheduling has Packard home for holidays - The Times Tribune (11-22)
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J.D. Forrest
Number - 27
Position - Defense
Hometown - J.D. is from Auburn, NY
Born - 04/15.81
Height - 5'9"
Weight - 185
History - 07-08 Albany River Rats/ Florida Everblades ECHL/ Elmira Jackals ECHL / 05-06 Assat Pori FNL/ 04-05 SaiPa Lappeenranta FNL/ 01-04 Boston College NCAA / 97 - 00 U.S. Jr. National Team USHL/ U.S. National Under 18 team NAHL
Who wore #27 ?
06-07 Ryan MacDonald / 07-08 Sandis Ozolinsh
Notes:
2/7 San Jose aquired J.D. and sent him to Worcester on loan
News:
Sharks Deal For Defenseman J.D. Forrest - Worcester Sharks official website (2-7)
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Marc Busenburg
Number - 28
Position - Defense
Hometown - Marc is from Shrewsbury, MA
Born - 12/07/77
Height - 6'1"
Weight - 190
History - Marc has played for many teams we best know him for - 03-07 Hershey Bears AHL / 04-05 Springfield Falcons AHL / 00-02 Rochester Americans AHL
Photos
10/07/07 - Columbus Day Parade
Riley Armstrong and Marc Busenburg
Riley Armstrong and Marc Busenburg In the car
Notes:
12/19 - Signed to another 25 game tryout - See news (12-22) below
On the Marc - By Bill Ballou New England Hockey Journal. An interesting note from his article "Busenburg has driven the Zamboni and played two games in one day".
News
Busenburg waiting to play - Worcester Telegram and Gazette (2-3)
Faceoff in neutral zone - Worcester Telegram and Gazette (12-22)
Home cooking - Worcester Telegram and Gazette (9-25)
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Thomas Greiss
2/18/08 - Recalled by San Jose
Number - 29
Position - Goaltender
Hometown - Koln, Germany
Born - 1/29/66
Height - 6'1
Weight - 190
History - 06-07 Worcester Sharks #29 - San Jose Sharks NHL / 04-06 Cologne Sharks DEL / 04-05 Regensburg EV
Photos:
Oct 07 - Greiss Pink helmet for Month of October
Notes :
07-08
Thomas Greiss Pink Mask Auction - Final Bid $$4,901.02 Rounded up to $5.000 by winner
The Autographed Pink mask that Thomas has been wearing for the past month is going on auction on NHL.com. The Money from the auction will go to the American Cancer Society's Hope Lodge of Worcester.
For more details see news from around the net (12-3) and (12-27) below.
Played for Germany in 2006 Olympics Turin Italy.
2/27/08 - Thomas Greiss Back in Worcester on loan from San Jose
See News Below (2-28)
2/18/08 - Recalled by San Jose - See news below (2-18)
2/8/08 - Sent back to Worcester -See news below (2-8)
1/28/08 - Recalled by San Jose
1/25/08 - Returned to Worcester
1/8/08 - Recalled by San Jose
11/26/07 - Sent back
See News below
11/19/07 - Recalled by San Jose
see news below
11/24/07 - Thomas Greiss Bobblehead Doll was given out to the 1st 3,000 fans at the game. 10 of the fans got one with Pink mask. View front ,View right side ,View left side , View back side.
06-07
5/3/07 - Recalled by San Jose
3/25/07 - Named the CCM Vector/AHL Player of the Week for the period ending March 25, 2007
09/22/06- Sent to Worcester
Awards :
4/6/07 - Was awarded the CCM Vector/AHL Player of the Week for the period ending March 25, 2007 At the game.
3/25/07 - 2006-2007 Booster Club Awards
Rookie of the Year
02/28/07 - Awarded Booster Club Player of the Month - January
News Articles :
Greiss sent back down - Worcester Telegram and Gazette (2-28)
SAN JOSE SHARKS RECALL THOMAS GREISS, ASSIGN DIMITRI PATZOLD - Worcester Sharks official website (2-18)
Patzold Back In San Jose - San Jose Sharks official website (2-8)
San Jose contingent plays major role in victory - Worcester Sharks official website (1-27)
SAN JOSE SHARKS ASSIGN FOUR PLAYERS TO WORCESTER - Worcester Sharks official website (1-25)
Greiss call-up hurts chances - Worcester Telegram and Gazette (1-20)
Greiss makes NHL Debut in Anaheim - Worcester Sharks official website (1-14)
THOMAS GREISS PINK MASK AUCTION RAISED $5,000 ON NHL.COM…ALL FOR CHARITY - Worcester Sharks official website (12-27)
Sharks End Winless Streak Behind Stellar Performance By Greiss - Worcester Sharks official website (12-14)
Greiss Pink Mask Auction Results! - Worcester Sharks official website (12-3)
SAN JOSE SHARKS RECALL GOALTENDER DIMITRI PATZOLD FROM WORCESTER, RE-ASSIGN GOALTENDER THOMAS GREISS - Worcester Sharks official website (11-26)
THOMAS GREISS PINK MASK AUCTION DETAILS - Worcester Sharks official website (11-22)
Sharks Assign Dimitri Patzold to Worcester For Conditioning Assignment, Recall Thomas Greiss - San Jose Sharks official website (11-19)
Greiss, WorSharks defeat Falcons 2-1 - By Darryl Hunt Sharkspage.com (11-13)
Greiss saves day for Sharks - Worcester Telegram and Gazette (11-13)
Greiss saves Sharks’ bacon - Worcester Telegram and Gazette (11-10)
SHARKS GOALTENDER THOMAS GREISS TO REMAIN PINK - Worcester Sharks official website (11-2)
Greiss Goes Pink for Month of October - Worcester Sharks official website (10-15)
Greiss, Kaspar and Mink Headed to Worcester - Worcester Sharks official website (9-30)
Greiss leads San Jose to shutout of Ducks - theahl.Com (9-20)
06-07
Greiss leads San Jose to shutout of Ducks - theahl.Com (9-20)
Three Worcester Sharks Head to San Jose for NHL Playoffs - Worcester Sharks official website (5-3)
Greiss’ 51 saves boost Sharks’ playoff hopes - Telegram and Gazette (4-7)
Greiss (51 Saves) Stops Pack - Hartford Courant (4-7)
Greiss Leads Sharks to Recent Playoff Surge - Worcester Sharks official website (4-5)
Greiss Named CCM/ Vector AHL Player of the Week - Worcester Sharks official website (3-26)
Greiss sharp, saves Sharks - Worcester Telegram and Gazette (3-24)
Top rookie goalie is peaking Greiss - Worcester Sharks official website (3-22)
Sharks sink Wolf Pack - Worcester Telegram and Gazette (3-10)
On-job-training for Greiss - Worcester Telegram and Gazette (3-8)
Coach sticks with Greiss - Worcester Telegram and Gazette (3-4)
Greiss keeps Sharks afloat - Worcester Telegram and Gazette (2-25)
Multitalented Myers Designs Rookie Goaltender’s Mask - Worcester Sharks official website (2-9)Greiss Saves The Day for Sharks in Albany - Worcester Sharks official website (2-4)
Trailing by 3, Sharks rebound - Worcester Telegram and Gazette (2-4)
It’s official: Greiss is No. 1 in goal - Worcester Telegram and Gazette (1-6)
Thomas Greiss Flashes The Leather Big Time With 37 Saves To Lead The Worcester Sharks
To 3-1 Win - MLN (12-1)
Greiss’ return not a bad sign - Worcester Telegram and Gazette (11-25)
Greiss Assigned to ECHL Affiliate in Fresno - Worcester Sharks official Website (11-13)German goalie enjoying country life - Worcester Telegram and Gazette (10-13)
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Jonathan Tremblay
Number - 34
Position - Right Wing
Hometown - Jonathan is from Fauquier, ON
Born - 3/3/84
Height - 6'3"
Weight - 240
History - 06-07 Worcester Sharks #34 / Fresno Falcons ECHL
Who wore 34 ?
07-08 Brad Statubitz /06-07 Jonathan Tremblay / Mathieu Biron
Notes -
4/23/07 Re-assigned by San Jose
News
07-08
Sharks in good hands with tough Tremblay - Worcester Telegram and Gazette (10-12)
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Dimitri Patzold
2/18/08 - Sent down to Worcester
Number - 35
Position - Goaltender
Hometown - Dimitri is from Kamenogorsk, Kazakhstan
Born - 2/3/83
Height - 6'1"
Weight - 195
History - 06-07 Worcester Sharks / San Jose Sharks / 04-06 Cleveland Barons AHL/ 03-04 Johnstown Chiefs ECHL
Photos:
3 Photos of Dimitri wearing the away jersey taken in Albany. Pic1 Pic 2 Pic3
Notes :
Dimitiri's bio from The Goaltender Home Page
2/18/08 - sent down to Worcester- See News (2-18) below.
2/08/08 - Recalled by San Jose
1/28/08 - Sent back down
1/25/08 - Recalled by San Jose
1/11/08 - Dimitri got the first shutout in franchise history. Sharks 3 vs Bruins 0 away.
1/08/8 - Sent back to Worcester
11-26 - Recalled by San Jose
See news below
11/19 - Sent down for reconditioning by San Jose
See news below
06-07
5/1/07 - Sharks announce that Dimitri will play Team Germany in the International Ice Hockey Federations World Championships held in Moscow Russia. See Articles (5-1)
3/11/07 - Sent back down
3/10/07 - A Dimitri Platzold Goalie Water Bottle was given out at the door to the 1st 2,000 fans at the game. Here is a picture of the bottle front and back. Here is the picture up close on the front of the Bottle. Front Picture
3/4/07 - Recalled by San Jose
12/20/06 - Sent back to Worcester
12/19/06 - recalled to San Jose
12/18/06 - Recalled from Fresno
12/5/06 - reassigned to Fresno Falcons
News Articles
SAN JOSE SHARKS RECALL THOMAS GREISS, ASSIGN DIMITRI PATZOLD - Worcester Sharks official website (2-18)
Patzold Back In San Jose -San Jose Sharks official website (2-8)
Mink, Patzold Rule over Monarchs - Worcester Sharks official website (2-2)
Patzold Records First Shutout in Franchise History: Sharks Defeat Bruins, 3-0 - Worcester Sharks official website (1-11)
SAN JOSE SHARKS RECALL GOALTENDER DIMITRI PATZOLD FROM WORCESTER, RE-ASSIGN GOALTENDER THOMAS GREISS - Worcester Sharks official website (11-26)
Sharks Assign Dimitri Patzold to Worcester For Conditioning Assignment, Recall Thomas Greiss - San Jose Sharks official website (11-19)
06-07
Sharks Patzold to Play for Team Germany in World Championships - Worcester Sharks official website (5-1)
Sharks Reassign Patzold To Worcester - San Jose Sharks official website (3-11)
Patzold saves up in his fourth year - Worcester Telegram and Gazette (2-15)
Sharks Reassign Goaltender Dimitri Patzold To Worcester - San Jose Sharks official website(12-20)Sharks Recall Goaltender Dimitri Patzold from Worcester - San Jose Sharks official website (12-19)
Sharks Make Roster Moves - Worcester Sharks official website (12-5)Patzold Leads Sharks Over Wolf Pack With 43-Saves - Worcester Sharks official website (11-22)__________________________________________________________________________________________________
Mike Iggulden
Number- 37
Position - Right Wing
Hometown - Mike is from St. Catharine's Ont
Born 11/9/82
Height - 6'5"
Weight - 215
History - 06-07 Worcester Sharks #37 / 05-06 Cleveland Barons / 04-05 Rochester Americans AHL / 01-05 Cornell University
Photos:
Pregame-Game Warm up - Taken in Portland Dec 1st/07
Notes :
2/18/08 - Reassigned to Worcester See News (2-19) below
2/18/08 - Recalled by San Jose see news below (2-18)
2/12/08 - Announced today Mike is to be included in 2007-08 AHL Top Prospects Card Set
See News below (2-12)
1/28-08 - Wore #27 in the AHL All-Star Classic Game
1/19/08 - Awarded Booster Club Player of the Month - November
1/9/08 - Named to the Canadian squad for the 2008 AHL All-Star Classic
See News article (1-9) below.
12/29/07 - Mike Iggulden signed Card was given out at the game to the 1st 3,000 fans. Here is a picture of the front and back
03/31/07 - @ Huston Mike scored a Hat trick. He scored 1 in the 1st period and 2 in the 3rd period. The final score was Sharks 7 Aeros 3. Mathieu Darche assisted on all 3 goals.
10/06/06 - Mark Scored the winning goal in the Worcester Sharks 1st game of the franchise.
Sharks vs Pirates Shootout at the Cumberland Civic Center Portland Maine.
9/22/06 - Sent to Worcester
Mikes bio from Cornell
News Articles
Call was thrill for Iggulden - Worcester Telegram and Gazette (2-23)
Sharks Reassign Center Mike Iggulden To Worcester - San Jose Sharks official website (2-19)
SAN JOSE SHARKS RECALL CENTER MIKE IGGULDEN FROM WORCESTER - Worcester Sharks official website (2-18)
Iggulden, Kaspar Crack 2007-08 AHL Top Prospects Card Set - Worcester Sharks official Website (2-12)
MIKE IGGULDEN NAMED AHL ALL-STAR - Worcester Sharks official website (1-9)
Iggulden jump to NHL likely - Worcester Telegram and Gazette (11-13)
06-07
Sharks take bite out of Aeros - Houston Chronicle (4-1)
Iggulden Propels Sharks to 7-3 Win in Houston - Worcester Sharks official Website (3-31)
Iggulden hat trick propels Worcester - OurSportsCentral (3-31)
Iggulden sure isn’t slumping as a soph - Worcester Telegram and Gazette (2-25)
Iggulden leads team in clutch goals - Worcester Telegram and Gazette (1-28)
Sharks roar back - Worcester Telegram and Gazette (1-4)
Iggulden goal turns the shootout tide - Worcester Telegram and Gazette (12-31)
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Taylor Dakers
2-29 -assigned to Phoenix Roadrunners ECHL. See news below(2-29)
Number - 39
Position - Goaltender
Hometown - Taylor is from Langley,BC
Born - 9/14/86
Height - 6'2"
Weight - 170
History - 03-07 Kootenay Ice WHL
Who Wore #39 ?
06-07 Glenn Olson
Note
10/20/07 - Taylor Dakers had 25 saves for his first American Hockey League victory. The sharks beat the Lowell Devils 2-1
News:
Dakers Assigned from Worcester To Phoenix - San Jose official website (2-29)
Dakers gets chance to mature - Worcester Telegram and Gazette (2-7)
San Jose contingent plays major role in victory - Worcester Sharks official website (1-27)
Rookies Raduns, Dakers key Sharks win - Worcester Telegram and Gazette (10-21)
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Mathieu Curadeau
1/26 - released from PTO
Number - 41
Position - Center
Hometown - Montreal, QC
Born - 1/23/83
Height - 6'01"
Weight - 185
History -07/08 Fort Wayne Komets IHL / 06-07 University of Ottawa CIS/ Quebec RadioX LNAH
Who wore #41?
07-08 Daniel Sisca
Notes:
1/26/08 - Mathieu Curadeau released from PTO
1/23/08 - added to the Worcester Sharks on PTO
News:
Komets rookie center becomes force on offense - The Journal Gazette . Thanks to Speed for posting link in the forum.
Komet lands in Worcester -Worcester Telegram and Gazette (1-24)
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Brennan Evans
Assistant Captain
Number - 44
Position - Defense
Hometown - Brennan is from Camrose,AB
Born - 1/16/82
Height - 6'3"
Weight - 220
History -05-06 Binghamton Senators AHL/ 03-05 Lowell Lock Monsters AHL
03-04 Calgary Flames NHL
Photos:
Columbus Day Parade 06
Enjoying the Sun
Awards :
3/25/07 - 2006-2007 Booster Club Awards
Best Defensive Player
Tough Guy Award
Note :
Oct 13/07 - Opening Night at the DCU Assistant Captain
06-07
Read Brennan's Blog Inside Brennan's Brain from the Sharks Official website .
View all his blogs here
3/18/07 - Brennan Evans Autographed Card given out to the 1st 3,000 fans at the game.
Here is a picture of the front and back. This card 3 of 4
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Head Coach - Roy Sommer
Roy's profile from the hockeydb.com
Check out the coaches corner On Sharksahl.com and submit him a question
Pets! - Local news for pets & their people
In this issue Roy talks about his pet and what he had planned to do before hockey.It's on page 22
Notes
The Assist Game night handout
Did you know?
4/11/07
Roy won the Calder Cup in 1984 with the Maine Mariners
3/9/07
March 2nd -Roy coached his 700th career game vs Bruins.
Feb 2nd - Roy recorded his 300th career victory against the Sound Tigers 6-2
News Articles
06-07
Sommer to Participate in Sons of Italy Scholarship Banquet - Worcester Sharks official website (5-16)
Sharks coach relates - Worcester Telegram and Gazette (3-1)
Sommer Takes Plunge with City Manager O'Brien and City Councilor Rushton
Worcester Sharks official website (2-4)Event Holds 'Special' Meaning For Local Coach - cbs4boston (1-23)
Meet the sharks (Roy Sommer) - Worcester Telegram and gazette (12-7)
Assistant Coach - Dave Cunniff
News Articles
Another Coach Cunniff - Hartford Courant (12-21)
06-07
Cunniff is riding Zamboni up hockey’s ladder - Worcester Telegram and Gazette (2-8)
Athletic Trainer - Matt White
Strength and Conditioning Assistant - Jaime Rodriguez
WORCESTER SHARKS TO GET MORE MUSCLE, HIRE JAIME RODRIGUEZ - Worcester Sharks official website 10/22/07
Equipment Manager - Vinny Ferriauolo
The Assist Game night handout
Did you know?
4/11/07
Vinny won the Calder Cup in 1998-99 with the Providence Bruins.
Assistant Equipment Manager - Mike Blanchard
Director of Player Development - Greg Townsend
Goaltending Coach -
Cap Raeder - San Jose Sharks Scout and Worcester Goaltending coach
Warren Strelow . Sadly he passed away on Tuesday April 11th/07 @ age 73. May he rest in peace. He was a Goaltending legend and will be sadly missed by many.
4/18/07-The team Put a decal on their helmets in his memory saying "WAS"
News Articles
Sharks Organization Mourns the Passing of Goaltending Coach Warren Strelow - Worcester Sharks official website (4-11)
Strelow’s passing leaves large void - Worcester Telegram and Gazette (4-12)
Strelow imparting wisdom to his goalies - Worcester Telegram and Gazette (11-2)
Team Mascot - FINZ
Finz Profile taken from the Assist 2/23/07
Number: 06
Position: Mascot
Born: 3/26/06 DCU Center
Hometown:Worcester MA
Height: 7 Feet
Weight:460 Pounds
Shoots: Right
Favorite Sport: Hockey
Hobbies: Swimming at the YMCA, eating, playing street hockey with S.J. Sharkie
Favorite Movies: Shark Tales, Slap Shot, Miracle, Jaws
Hero's: His big brother S.J. Sharkie and Wally the Green Monster
Strengths: Pumping up a crowd and a killer slapshot
Finz on MY space
Photos:
At the DCU
Finz greets the fans
3/11/07 - St Patrick's Day Parade
Finz and Riley Armstrong
Finz and the Polar bear
Finz makes Friends
Columbus Day Parade 06
Finz joins the band
Finz on the float
Notes:
3/3/07 - Finz the 1st season bobblehead collectors doll was given out to the 1st 3,000 fans at the game.
Here is a picture of the front of the Doll Finz Front and here is the Back - Finz Back
Sharks Blogs
Check out Finz blog here
News Articles:
06-07
No Rest for Some Sharks -Worcester Sharks official website (3-27)Happy 1st Birthday to FINZ Today! - Worcester Sharks official website (3-26)
FINZ Readies Himself for Monsterly Weekend - Worcester Sharks official website (2-16)FINZ Joins Darche in Toronto for AHL All-Star Game - Worcester Sharks official website (1-28)FINZ Tries Out for a Spot on the New England Surge - Worcester Sharks official website (1-15)
Assistant Captain
Number - 2
Position - Defense
Hometown - Patrick is from Montreal, PQ
D.O.B. - 3/14/74
Height - 6'4"
Weight - 207
History - 06-07 Worcester Sharks #2 / He played for many teams we know him best as #24 for the Worcester IceCats 96-97. He also played for the Boston Bruins 2000-01. Most recently he played for the 00-03 Montreal Canadians NHL / 01-02 Quebec Citadelles AHL/03-07 Hamilton Bulldogs AHL/ 04-05 Huston Aeros AHL/ 05-06 Iowa Stars AHL/ 05-06 Dallas Stars NHL / 06/07 - Montreal Canadians NHL/06-07- Hamilton Bulldogs AHL
Notes :
11/3/07 - Patrick Traverse signed Card was given out at the game to the 1st 3,000 fans. Here is a picture of the front and back
06-07
5/3/07 - Recalled by San Jose
The Assist Game night handout
Did you know?
4/15/07
On 4/14/07 Patrick played in his 500th Career regular season AHL game against the Monarchs.The Montreal Native has appeared in all 79 games this season and has recorded 26 points.
12/15/06 - Mathieu Biron was traded for Patrick . Mathieu went to the Hamilton Bulldogs And Patrick was assigned here.
News Articles
Tremblay packs powerful punch - Worcester Telegram and Gazette (1-1)
06-07
Sharks Ink Traverse to Two Year Deal - Worcester Sharks official website (7-2)
Three Worcester Sharks Head to San Jose for NHL Playoffs - Worcester Sharks official website (5-3)
Traverse getting offensive - Worcester Telegram and Gazette (3-10)
Traverse comes home - Worcester Telegram and Gazette - (12-16)
Worcester Aquires Defenseman Patrick Traverse from Montreal - Worcester Sharks Official website (12-15)__________________________________________________________________________________________________
Marc-Edouard Vlasic
1/28/08 - Recalled by San Jose
Number - 4
Hometown - Marc is from Montreal, QC
Born - 3/30/83
Position - Defense
Height - 6'1"
Weight - 200
History - 06-08 San Jose Sharks / 03-06 Quebec Remparts QMJHL
Notes:
1/28/08 - Recalled by San Jose
1/26/08 - Marc got 2 assists in his 1st AHL game. The final score was Sharks 5 Falcons 4 after Shootout. He got the 1st assist in the 2nd period Lukas Kaspar assisted by D. Setoguchi and Marc Vlasic @ 15:11 SH and the 2nd assist in the 3rd Period - Devin Setoguchi assisted by Tom Walsh and Marc Vlasic @19:03 .
1/25/08 - Assigned to Worcester
News:
Vlasic Sees AHL For First Time - San Jose official website (1-29)
San Jose contingent plays major role in victory - Worcester Sharks official website (1-27)
SAN JOSE SHARKS ASSIGN FOUR PLAYERS TO WORCESTER -Worcester Sharks official website (1-25)
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Tom Walsh
Number - 5
Hometown - Tom is from Arlington,MA
Born - 4/22/83
Position - Defense
Height - 6'1"
Weight - 200
History -06-07 Worcester Sharks # 5 / 03-06 Harvard University
Who wore # 5
06-07 Josh Gorges
Notes:
12/18/07 - Sharks vs Devils away - Tom was one of the assistant Captains. The others were Craig Vallette and Graham Mink (captain).
3/3/07 - Tom scored his 1st AHL Goal - He scored the tying goal against the Admirals to force OT.
He scored in 3rd period - Tom Walsh assisted by Grahman Mink and Scott Ferguson @!9:37 Power Play
2/21/07 - Recalled from Fresno
12/22/06 - Tom to play in ECHL ALL-Star Game 2007
12/16/06 - Loaned to the Falcons ECHL
11/28/06 - Recalled
10/18 /06- Loaned to Fresno Falcons ECHL
News Articles
Walsh defines ‘lunch pail’ -Worcester Telegram and Gazette (1-24)
06-07
Walsh Recalled to Worcester - Fresno Falcons official website (2-21)
Falcons Place Two in ECHL All-Star Game - Fresno Falcons official website (12-22)
Sharks Recall Defenseman Tom Walsh from Fresno Falcons - Worcester Sharks official website (11-28)Sharks Sign Walsh to AHL Deal - Worcester Sharks official website (10-18)
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Brad Statubitz
Number - 6
Position - Defense
Hometown - Brad is from Bright's Grove ONT
D.O.B. - 7/28/84
Height - 6'1"
Weight - 210
History - 06/07 Worcester Sharks #3 / 05-06 Cleveland Barons/04-05 Ottawa 67's OHL
01-05 Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds OHL
Who Wore #6 ?
06-07 Derek Joslin/Doug Murray
Notes :
Same Number as Finz our Mascot
10/20/07 - Brad wore #34 in the game vs Devils
The Assist Game night handout
Did you know?
4/06/07
Jamie McGinn and Derek Joslin played the Memorial Cup Finals for the Ottawa 67's with current Sharks; Brad Staubitz and Lukas Kaspar.
1/24/07 - Brad scored his 1st Pro goal against Houston Aeros at home. He scored the goal in the 1st period.
Brad Staubitz assisted by Josh Prudden and Lukas Kaspar @11:56. The final score was Sharks 3 Aeros 2.
09/25/06 - Sent Brad to Worcester
News Articles:
Staubitz moving up front - Worcester Telegram and Gazette (2-7)
06-07
Scoring opportunity escapes defenseman - Worcester Telegram and Gazette (1-15)
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Dan Spang
Number - 7
Hometown - Dan is from Winchester,MA
Born - 8/16/83
Position - Defense
Height - 6'1"
Weight - 205
History - 06-07 Worcester Sharks Assistant Captain #07 / 05-06 Cleveland Barons AHL / 03-06 Boston University NCAA
Notes :
07-08
Be A Leader Program Presents
Ask a Shark a question ?
Click here to ask Dan Spang a Question
09/25/06 Dan Spang was sent to Worcester
10/06/06 - He assisted got an assist on the first goal of the franchise. Sharks vs Pirates.
It was scored by Mathieu Darche assisted by Dan Spang and Joe Paveiski @ 11:11 of
the 2nd period.
News
07-08
Staubitz moving up front ( scroll down to the piece called Mistaken identity ) -
Worcester Telegram and Gazette (2-7)
Spang’s crash brings back memories of concussion - Worcester Telegram and Gazette (1-17)
Spang becoming player of the future - Worcester Sharks official website (1-10)
Spang helps provide P.R. bite - Worcester Telegram and Gazette (9-28)
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Chris Murray
Released from PTO acc to TheAhl.com
Number - 8
Position - Defenseman
Hometown - Chris is from Dover, MA
Born - 12/26/84
Height - 6'2"
Weight - 185
History - 06-07 Peoria Rivermen AHL / 03-07 University of New Hampshire NCAA
Who Wore #8 ?
06-07 Garrett Stafford
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Tom Cavanagh
Number - 9
Position - Center
Hometown - Tom is from Warwick RI
Born - 3/24/82
Height - 5'10"
Weight - 180
History - 06-07 Worcester Sharks #9 / 05-06 Cleveland Barons AHL/01-05 Harvard University NCAA
News Articles
Sharks rally, prevail in OT - Worcester Telegram and Gazette (1-22)
Cavanagh back scoring - Worcester Sharks official website (12-31)
Sparkplug Cavanagh chip off the old block - Worcester Telegram and Gazette (12-20)
06/07
No breaking Cavanagh - Worcester Telegram and Gazette (3-19)
Mink, Cavanagh Sink Pirates Ship - Worcester Sharks official website (3-18)
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Nate Raduns
Number - 10
Position - Forward
Hometown - Nate is from Sauk Rapids, MN
Born - 5/17/84
Height - 6'3"
Weight - 205
History - 03-07 St. Cloud State University NCAA / 02-03 River City Lancers USHL / 01-02 US Jr. National Team USHL
Who Wore #10 ?
06-07 Asthon Rome
Photos
Presentation of Booster Club of the Month Award for October
Notes
Dec 1st/07 - Awarded Booster Club of the Month Award for October
Oct 6th/07 - Season opener Nate got his 1st pro goal against the Springfield Falcons. He scored it in the 1st period it was goal #3 Nate Raduns assisted by Mike Iggulden and Dan Spang .The Sharks won the game 4-2.
News
Maturing Raduns a great find for Sharks -Worcester Telegram and Gazette (11-22)
Raduns Finds Scoring Touch in Worcester -Worcester Sharks official website (10-21)
Rookies Raduns, Dakers key Sharks win - Worcester Telegram and Gazette (10-21)
Raduns rallies the Sharks - Worcester Telegram and Gazette (10-7)
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Brady Leisenring
12/3 Deleted from PTO
Number - 11
Position - Forward
Hometown - Stowe, VT
Born - 7/9/82
Height - 5'11"
Weight - 190
History - 06-07 Fresno Falcons ECHL / 05-06 Cleveland Barons AHL 02-06 University of Vermont NCAA / 01-02 - US Jr. National Team USHL
Who Wore #11?
06-07
Joe Pavelski sent to San Jose 11-22 . 12/7/06 Pavelski warms up in SJ
Pavelski warms up in San Jose before the game versus the Avalanche - Taken by bindabear
Notes:
11/23 Signed to PTO
06-07
3-24 - Brady Leisenring Released from PTO
3-7 - Signed to PTO
1-27 - Released from PTO
1-9 /1-10 - Brady Leisenring Signed to PTO Deleted from PTO and finally added to Sharks according to theahl.com Transactions
1-7 Brady Leisenring added as per theahl.com Transactions
News Articles:
Falcons Make Roster Moves - Fresno Falcons official website (1-28)
Leisenring Leads Sharks to Win at Springfield - Worcester Sharks official website (1-13)
- Signed to PTO
1-27 - Released from PTO
1-9 /1-10 - Brady Leisenring Signed to PTO Deleted from PTO and finally added to Sharks according to theahl.com Transactions
1-7 Brady Leisenring added as per theahl.com Transactions
News Articles:
Falcons Make Roster Moves - Fresno Falcons official website (1-28)
Leisenring Leads Sharks to Win at Springfield - Worcester Sharks official website (1-13)
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T.J. Fox
Number - 13
Position - Forward
Hometown - T.J. is from Oswego, NY
Born - 7/11/84
Height - 6'1"
Weight - 197
History -05-07 Union College NCAA / 03-05 Chicago Steel USHL / 02-03 Green Bay Gamblers USHL
Notes
10/21/07 - T.J. got his 1st pro goal against the Bruins. the goal was scored in the 3rd period. He scored the 1st goal -T.J. Fox assisted by Dennis Packard and Grahman Mink @ 9:01 . The Sharks won 5-3
T.J. Fox #13 -Profile from union College
News
Fox a dangerous offensive player - Worcester Telegram and Gazette (9-30)
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Craig Valette
Assistant Captain
Number - 14
Position - Center
Hometown - Craig is from Shellbrook, Sask
Born - 10/7/82
Height - 6'1"
Weight - 200
History - 06-07 Worcester Sharks Assistant Captain #14 / 02-06 Cleveland Barons AHL
Notes:
Craig's profile from hockeyfights.com
4/18/07 - Injured during game 1 of the playoffs out for the rest of the year see news (4-20)
3/27/07- Sharks Chat with Forward Craig Valette - Worcester Sharks official website
News Articles
Irate Valette hurls stick after missing chip shot - Worcester Telegram and Gazette (1-27)
06-07
Sharks regroup, look forward to Game 2 - Worcester Telegram and Gazette (4-20)
Valette Powers Sharks to Third Straight Win - Worcester Sharks official website (3-21)
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Ashton Rome
Number - 17
Position - Right Wing
Hometown - Ashton is from Nesbitt NB
Born - 12/31/85
Height - 6'1"
Weight - 205
History - 06-07 Worcester Sharks #10 / 05-06 - Kamloops Blazers / 04-05 Red Deer Rebels WHL /
03-05 Moose Jaw Warriors WHL
Who Wore #17 ?
06-07 Justin Kurtz
Notes:
09/15/06 - Sent to Worcester
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Devin Setoguchi
2/28/08 - Recalled by San Jose
Number - 18
Position - Right Wing
Hometown - Devin is from Taber,AB
Born - 1/1/87
Height - 6'0"
Weight - 200
History - 06-07 Prince George Cougars WHL / 03-06 Saskatoon Blades WHL
Who Wore #18 ?
06-07 Matt Carle / Jamie McGinn
Notes:
2/28/08 - recalled by San Jose
2/04/08 - Reassigned to Worcester
1/28/08 - Recalled by San Jose
1/25/08 - Re-assigned to Worcester
Sharks TV Insider: Devin Setoguchi - Devin Setoguchi talks with Dan Rusanowsky about his recent stint in the AHL and about be recalled and added to the Sharks current roster.
1/18/08 -Devin recalled by San Jose see news below (1-18)
1/11/08 - Devin scored his 1st AHL goal against the Bruins at the Dunkin Donuts Center Providence. He scored the 2nd goal in the 1st period
Setoguchi assisted by Spang @16:01 . The sharks won the game 3-0. 1st Shutout in sharks history.
12/28/07 - Re-assigned to Worcester
10/28/07 - Called back up
10/13/07 - assigned to Worcester
News
Sharks Recall Setoguchi From Worcester - San Jose Sharks official website (2-28)
SAN JOSE SHARKS REASSIGN FORWARD DEVIN SETOGUCHI TO WORCESTER - Worcester Sharks official website
(2-4)
SAN JOSE SHARKS ASSIGN FOUR PLAYERS TO WORCESTER - Worcester Sharks official website (1-25)
Setoguchi’s win is Worcester’s loss - Worcester Telegram and Gazette (1-18)
Sharks Recall Setoguchi From Worcester - San Jose official website (1-18)
Rookie wing Setoguchi goes right to work - Worcester Telegram and Gazette (12-30)
SAN JOSE SHARKS REASSIGN FORWARD DEVIN SETOGUCHI TO WORCESTER - Worcester Sharks official website (12-28)
Setoguchi First Shark To Score Twice In NHL Debut - San Jose Sharks official website (10-30)
Setoguchi, Thornton Lead Sharks To 4-2 Victory - San Jose Sharks official website (10-29)
Setoguchi And Kaspar Called Up - San Jose official website (10-28)
San Jose Assigns RW Devin Setoguchi to Worcester - Worcester Sharks Official website (10-13)
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Mike Morris
Number - 19
Position - Forward
Hometown - Mike is from Braintree, MA
Born - 07/14/83
Height - 6'0"
Weight - 180
History - 02-07 Northeastern University NCAA
Who Wore #19 ?
07-08 Josh Ciocco / 06-07 Grant Stevenson
Notes:
12/18/07 - Sharks vs Devils - Mike got his 1st pro goal It was Scored in the 1st period - Mike Morris assisted by Patrick Traverse and Lukas Kaspar @ 13:27 Power Play
11/7/07 - 1st Pro AHL game. sharks vs Monarchs . In the 2nd period he got an assist on the 1st goal - Derek Joslin assisted by Mike Morris and Mike Iggulden @ 9:12 Power Play
News Articles
Centers take to the ice - Worcester Telegram and Gazette (12-8)
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Riley Armstrong
Number - 20
Position - Left Wing
Hometown - Saskatoon,SK
Born - 11/8/84
Height - 5'11"
Weight - 180
History - 06-07 Riley Armstrong #20 / 04-06 Cleveland Barons AHL /03-02 Everett Silvertips WHL
Photos:
10/07/07 - Columbus Day Parade
Riley Armstrong and Marc Busenburg
Riley Armstrong and Marc Busenburg In the car
3/11/07 - St Patrick's Day Parade
Riley and Finz
Riley and Michael Lehr been driven down the parade route
Columbus Day Parade 06
Enjoying the Sun
Awards :
4/4/07- Named Sharks' 2006-07 American Specialty/ AHL Man of the Year
3/25/07 - 2006-2007 Booster Club Awards
Fan Favorite
Seven Hills Seventh Player
Notes :
Feb 23/08 - According to Bill Ballou's Sharks Notes - "Riley Armstrong made history yesterday by being the first AHL player ever suspended for diving. " Here is a link to the article - Falcons present playoff obstacle
Oct 21st/07 - Riley Armstrong announces - Riley's Locks of Love
Make a pledge to join Riley Armstrong and grow your hair and donate at a game in April to the Locks of love for Cancer.You and Riley will get your hair cut on the Ice . For more info Click on the link below.
Riley's Locks of Love
06-07
Read Riley's Blog on Sharksahl.com .View the archive here
1-27 - Riley Armstrong Autographed Card given out to the 1st 3,000 fans at the Door.
Here is a picture of the front and back
News Articles
Shark therapy helps teen ice his battle with cancer - theahl.com (1-5)
Armstrong figures in the Sharks’ plans - Worcester Telegram and Gazette (10-6)
06-07
Armstrong Jersey Lands High Bid in Jersey Auction - Worcester Sharks official website (5-12)
Armstrong Named Sharks' 2006-07 American Specialty/ AHL Man of the Year - Worcester Sharks official website (4-4)
Armstrong Recovering From Hard Hit - Worcester Sharks official website (3-4)
Scary night for Armstong - Worcester Telegram and Gazette (3-4)
Riley Armstrong Visits Oldies 98.9 Fm - Worcester Sharks official website (1-26)
Note this is an MP3
Sharks’ pest Armstrong suddenly a star - Worcester Telegram and Gazette (12-7)
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Graham Mink
Captain(sharks 1st Captain)
Number - 21
Position - Right Wing
Hometown - Graham is from Stowe,VT
Born - 5/21/79
Height - 6'3"
Weight - 220
History - 06-07 Graham Mink Assistant Captain #21 / 05/06 Washington Capitals NHL /04-05 Hershey Bears AHL
Photos:
02/07/07 - Graham receives Booster Club Player of the Month Award Click here
Photos :
December 06 - Booster of the Month Award
Notes :
2/27/08 - Awarded January's Player of the Month Award
2/2/08 - Grahman Mink Collectors Autographed Card was given out to the ST 3,000 fans at the game.
Here is a picture of the front and back.
5/3/07 - Recalled by San Jose
The Assist Game night handout
Did you know?
4/12/07
Mathieu won the Calder Cup in 2003-04 with the Milwaukee Admirals.
1/04/07
Graham is a Licensed Real Estate Agent in Vermont.
Grahams Bio From Answers.COM
Graham's bio from the Legends of Hockey site
02/02/07 - Awarded Booster Club Player of the month for December.
12/22/06 - Got 5 assists against the Monarchs @ DCU. Final score Sharks 6 Monarchs 4
News Articles
Mink, Patzold Rule over Monarchs - Worcester Sharks official website (2-2)
Monarchs Find Mink In Worcester - Manchester Monarchs official website (2-2)
Sharks capture thriller - Worcester Telegram and Gazette (1-27)
Mink permanent captain - Worcester Telegram and Gazette (11-3)
Greiss, Kaspar and Mink Headed to Worcester - Worcester Sharks official website (9-30)
06-07
Three Worcester Sharks Head to San Jose for NHL Playoffs - Worcester Sharks official website (5-3)
Stafford, Mink propel Sharks -Telegram and Gazette (4-8)
Mink, Cavanagh Sink Pirates Ship - Worcester Sharks official website (3-18)
Darche, Mink beat up on former teammates - The Patriot-News (3-17)
Worcester's Mink now inflicting pain on opposition - NHL.COM (3-15)
Mink recovers to pick up pace - Worcester Telegram and Gazette (1-25)
Mink Pairs Sharks With A Victory - Worcester Sharks official website (1-19)
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Lukas Kaspar
Number - 22
Position - Left Wing
Hometown - Lukas is from Most, Czech Republic
Born - 09/03/85
Height - 6'2"
Weight - 205
History - 06-07 Worcester Sharks #26 / 05-06 Cleveland Barons AHL/04-05 Ottawa W's OHL
Who wore #22 ?
06-07 Sean Collins
Photos
Presentation of the Booster Club Player of the Month - December
Notes:
2/12/08 - Announced today Lukas is to be included in 2007-08 AHL Top Prospects Card Set
See News below (2-12)
1/19/08 - Awarded Booster Club Player of the Month - December
1/18/08 - Lukas Kaspar autographed card was given out to the 1st 3,000 at the game. Here is a picture of the front and back. This is card 3 of 5
The Assist Game night handout
Did you know?
4/06/07
Jamie McGinn and Derek Joslin played the Memorial Cup Finals for the Ottawa 67's with Sharks Brad Staubitz and Lukas Kaspar.
Lukas Kaspar from Wikipedia
News
07-08
Iggulden, Kaspar Crack 2007-08 AHL Top Prospects Card Set - Worcester Sharks official Website (2-12)
Sharks Re-Assign Forward Lukas Kaspar To Worcester - San Jose Sharks official website (11-6)
Setoguchi And Kaspar Called Up - San Jose official website (10-28)
Greiss, Kaspar and Mink Headed to Worcester - Worcester Sharks official website (9-30)
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Josh Prudden
2/07/08 - Released from Contract
Number - 23
Position - Center
Hometown - Andover, MA
Born - 1/10/80
Height - 5'11"
Weight - 190
History -06-07 Worcester Sharks #23 / 04-06 Cleveland Barons AHL/ Fresno Falcons ECHL / 03-04 Atlantic-City Boardwalk Bullie ECHL / 99-03 University of New Hampshire NCAA
Photos:
Pre-Game Warm up - Taken in Portland Dec 1st/07
Notes:
2-07 Josh was released today
12-19 - Signed to another 25 game tryout. See news (12-22) below
06-07
Q&A With Josh Prudden - Hockey'sfuture Prospects Magazine
3-2-07 - Upgraded to an AHL Contract
12/26/06 - Signed to PTO
12/5/06 - Released from PTO and assigned to Fresno Falcons ECHL
11/21/06- signed to PTO
News Articles
Packard, Prudden end slumps - Worcester Telegram and Gazette (12-28)
Faceoff in neutral zone - Worcester Telegram and Gazette (12-22)
06-07
Worcester Signs Forward Josh Prudden to Professional Tryout Agreement - Worcester Sharks official website (12-26)
Sharks Make Roster Moves - Worcester Sharks official site (12-5)
Sharks Sign Forward Josh Prudden to Professional Tryout Agreement - Worcester Sharks official website (11-21)
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Tomas Plihal
1/28/08 - Recalled by San Jose
Number - 24
Position - Center
Hometown - Frydlant, Czechoslovakia
Born - 3/28/83
Height - 6'1"
Weight - 195
History - 06-07- San Jose Sharks NHL / Worcester Sharks#24 / 03-06 Cleveland Barons AHL
Photos:
1/ 28 /07 - Tomas playing for San Jose From Yahoo Sports Click here
Notes:
1/28/08 - Recalled by San Jose
1/25/08 - Returned to Worcester
1/18/08 - Recalled by San Jose
11/29/07 - Reassigned to Worcester
2/17/07 - recalled by San Jose
2/1/07 - Sent back to Worcester
1/25/07 - Recalled by San Jose
Thomas's bio from Wikipedia
News Articles
Plihal Making Most Of Opportunity - San Jose Sharks official website (2-13)
SAN JOSE SHARKS ASSIGN FOUR PLAYERS TO WORCESTER - Worcester Sharks official website (1-25)
Plihal is heading west - Worcester Telegram and Gazette (1-22)
Sharks Recall Left Wing Tomas Plihal From Worcester - San Jose Sharks official website (1-18)
SAN JOSE SHARKS ASSIGN LEFT WING TOMAS PLIHAL TO WORCESTER - Worcester sharks official website (11-29)
06-07
Plagued by injuries, San Jose calls up Plihal - Worcester Telegram and Gazette (2-18)
Plihal Brought Back up - San Jose sharks official website (2-17)
Plihal impresses in visit to NHL - Worcester Telegram and Gazette (2-3)
Sharks Reassign Center Tomas Plihal To Worcester - San Jose Sharks (2-1)
Sharks Recall Center Tomas Plihal From Worcester - San Jose Sharks official website (1-25)Plihal goal keeps Sharks surging - Worcester Telegram and Gazette (1-25)_____________________________________________________________________________________________
Derek Joslin
Number - 25
Hometown - Derek is from Richmond Hill, ON
Born - 3/17/87
Position - Defense
Height - 6'1"
Weight - 191
History -06-07 Worcester Sharks #6 / 05-06 Cleveland Barons / 06-07 Ottawa 67's OHL / 03-04 Aurora Tigers OPJHLl
Notes:
11/23/07- Derek scored his first professional goal in an away game against Manchester. He scored the only goal in the 2nd period - Derek Joslin assisted by Mike Iggulden and Tom Walsh @ 0:22 . The final score was Sharks 3 Monarchs 3.
10/20/07 - he wore #24
The Assist Game night handout
Did you know?
4/06/07
Derek and Jamie McGinn played the Memorial Cup Finals for the Ottawa 67's with current Sharks; Brad Staubitz and Lukas Kaspar.
04/05/07 - Signed to ATO
News Articles
Rookie Joslin sparks Sharks - Worcester Telegram and Gazette (1-3)
06-07
San Jose Reassigns Derek Joslin from Ottawa (OHL) - Worcester Sharks official website (4-5)
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Dennis Packard
Number - 26
Position - Left Wing
Hometown - Dennis is from St. Catharines, ON
Born - 02/09/82
Height - 6'5"
Weight - 233
History - 06-07 Providence Bruins / 04/06 Springfield Falcons AHL - Johnstown Chiefs ECHL / 00-04 Harvard University NCAA
Who Wore #26 ?
06-07 Lukas Kaspar
Notes:
12/19 - signed to a standard American Hockey League contract. See news (12-22) below
News
Packard, Prudden end slumps - Worcester Telegram and Gazette (12-28)
Faceoff in neutral zone - Worcester Telegram and Gazette (12-22)
Timely scheduling has Packard home for holidays - The Times Tribune (11-22)
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J.D. Forrest
Number - 27
Position - Defense
Hometown - J.D. is from Auburn, NY
Born - 04/15.81
Height - 5'9"
Weight - 185
History - 07-08 Albany River Rats/ Florida Everblades ECHL/ Elmira Jackals ECHL / 05-06 Assat Pori FNL/ 04-05 SaiPa Lappeenranta FNL/ 01-04 Boston College NCAA / 97 - 00 U.S. Jr. National Team USHL/ U.S. National Under 18 team NAHL
Who wore #27 ?
06-07 Ryan MacDonald / 07-08 Sandis Ozolinsh
Notes:
2/7 San Jose aquired J.D. and sent him to Worcester on loan
News:
Sharks Deal For Defenseman J.D. Forrest - Worcester Sharks official website (2-7)
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Marc Busenburg
Number - 28
Position - Defense
Hometown - Marc is from Shrewsbury, MA
Born - 12/07/77
Height - 6'1"
Weight - 190
History - Marc has played for many teams we best know him for - 03-07 Hershey Bears AHL / 04-05 Springfield Falcons AHL / 00-02 Rochester Americans AHL
Photos
10/07/07 - Columbus Day Parade
Riley Armstrong and Marc Busenburg
Riley Armstrong and Marc Busenburg In the car
Notes:
12/19 - Signed to another 25 game tryout - See news (12-22) below
On the Marc - By Bill Ballou New England Hockey Journal. An interesting note from his article "Busenburg has driven the Zamboni and played two games in one day".
News
Busenburg waiting to play - Worcester Telegram and Gazette (2-3)
Faceoff in neutral zone - Worcester Telegram and Gazette (12-22)
Home cooking - Worcester Telegram and Gazette (9-25)
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Thomas Greiss
2/18/08 - Recalled by San Jose
Number - 29
Position - Goaltender
Hometown - Koln, Germany
Born - 1/29/66
Height - 6'1
Weight - 190
History - 06-07 Worcester Sharks #29 - San Jose Sharks NHL / 04-06 Cologne Sharks DEL / 04-05 Regensburg EV
Photos:
Oct 07 - Greiss Pink helmet for Month of October
Notes :
07-08
Thomas Greiss Pink Mask Auction - Final Bid $$4,901.02 Rounded up to $5.000 by winner
The Autographed Pink mask that Thomas has been wearing for the past month is going on auction on NHL.com. The Money from the auction will go to the American Cancer Society's Hope Lodge of Worcester.
For more details see news from around the net (12-3) and (12-27) below.
Played for Germany in 2006 Olympics Turin Italy.
2/27/08 - Thomas Greiss Back in Worcester on loan from San Jose
See News Below (2-28)
2/18/08 - Recalled by San Jose - See news below (2-18)
2/8/08 - Sent back to Worcester -See news below (2-8)
1/28/08 - Recalled by San Jose
1/25/08 - Returned to Worcester
1/8/08 - Recalled by San Jose
11/26/07 - Sent back
See News below
11/19/07 - Recalled by San Jose
see news below
11/24/07 - Thomas Greiss Bobblehead Doll was given out to the 1st 3,000 fans at the game. 10 of the fans got one with Pink mask. View front ,View right side ,View left side , View back side.
06-07
5/3/07 - Recalled by San Jose
3/25/07 - Named the CCM Vector/AHL Player of the Week for the period ending March 25, 2007
09/22/06- Sent to Worcester
Awards :
4/6/07 - Was awarded the CCM Vector/AHL Player of the Week for the period ending March 25, 2007 At the game.
3/25/07 - 2006-2007 Booster Club Awards
Rookie of the Year
02/28/07 - Awarded Booster Club Player of the Month - January
News Articles :
Greiss sent back down - Worcester Telegram and Gazette (2-28)
SAN JOSE SHARKS RECALL THOMAS GREISS, ASSIGN DIMITRI PATZOLD - Worcester Sharks official website (2-18)
Patzold Back In San Jose - San Jose Sharks official website (2-8)
San Jose contingent plays major role in victory - Worcester Sharks official website (1-27)
SAN JOSE SHARKS ASSIGN FOUR PLAYERS TO WORCESTER - Worcester Sharks official website (1-25)
Greiss call-up hurts chances - Worcester Telegram and Gazette (1-20)
Greiss makes NHL Debut in Anaheim - Worcester Sharks official website (1-14)
THOMAS GREISS PINK MASK AUCTION RAISED $5,000 ON NHL.COM…ALL FOR CHARITY - Worcester Sharks official website (12-27)
Sharks End Winless Streak Behind Stellar Performance By Greiss - Worcester Sharks official website (12-14)
Greiss Pink Mask Auction Results! - Worcester Sharks official website (12-3)
SAN JOSE SHARKS RECALL GOALTENDER DIMITRI PATZOLD FROM WORCESTER, RE-ASSIGN GOALTENDER THOMAS GREISS - Worcester Sharks official website (11-26)
THOMAS GREISS PINK MASK AUCTION DETAILS - Worcester Sharks official website (11-22)
Sharks Assign Dimitri Patzold to Worcester For Conditioning Assignment, Recall Thomas Greiss - San Jose Sharks official website (11-19)
Greiss, WorSharks defeat Falcons 2-1 - By Darryl Hunt Sharkspage.com (11-13)
Greiss saves day for Sharks - Worcester Telegram and Gazette (11-13)
Greiss saves Sharks’ bacon - Worcester Telegram and Gazette (11-10)
SHARKS GOALTENDER THOMAS GREISS TO REMAIN PINK - Worcester Sharks official website (11-2)
Greiss Goes Pink for Month of October - Worcester Sharks official website (10-15)
Greiss, Kaspar and Mink Headed to Worcester - Worcester Sharks official website (9-30)
Greiss leads San Jose to shutout of Ducks - theahl.Com (9-20)
06-07
Greiss leads San Jose to shutout of Ducks - theahl.Com (9-20)
Three Worcester Sharks Head to San Jose for NHL Playoffs - Worcester Sharks official website (5-3)
Greiss’ 51 saves boost Sharks’ playoff hopes - Telegram and Gazette (4-7)
Greiss (51 Saves) Stops Pack - Hartford Courant (4-7)
Greiss Leads Sharks to Recent Playoff Surge - Worcester Sharks official website (4-5)
Greiss Named CCM/ Vector AHL Player of the Week - Worcester Sharks official website (3-26)
Greiss sharp, saves Sharks - Worcester Telegram and Gazette (3-24)
Top rookie goalie is peaking Greiss - Worcester Sharks official website (3-22)
Sharks sink Wolf Pack - Worcester Telegram and Gazette (3-10)
On-job-training for Greiss - Worcester Telegram and Gazette (3-8)
Coach sticks with Greiss - Worcester Telegram and Gazette (3-4)
Greiss keeps Sharks afloat - Worcester Telegram and Gazette (2-25)
Multitalented Myers Designs Rookie Goaltender’s Mask - Worcester Sharks official website (2-9)Greiss Saves The Day for Sharks in Albany - Worcester Sharks official website (2-4)
Trailing by 3, Sharks rebound - Worcester Telegram and Gazette (2-4)
It’s official: Greiss is No. 1 in goal - Worcester Telegram and Gazette (1-6)
Thomas Greiss Flashes The Leather Big Time With 37 Saves To Lead The Worcester Sharks
To 3-1 Win - MLN (12-1)
Greiss’ return not a bad sign - Worcester Telegram and Gazette (11-25)
Greiss Assigned to ECHL Affiliate in Fresno - Worcester Sharks official Website (11-13)German goalie enjoying country life - Worcester Telegram and Gazette (10-13)
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Jonathan Tremblay
Number - 34
Position - Right Wing
Hometown - Jonathan is from Fauquier, ON
Born - 3/3/84
Height - 6'3"
Weight - 240
History - 06-07 Worcester Sharks #34 / Fresno Falcons ECHL
Who wore 34 ?
07-08 Brad Statubitz /06-07 Jonathan Tremblay / Mathieu Biron
Notes -
4/23/07 Re-assigned by San Jose
News
07-08
Sharks in good hands with tough Tremblay - Worcester Telegram and Gazette (10-12)
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Dimitri Patzold
2/18/08 - Sent down to Worcester
Number - 35
Position - Goaltender
Hometown - Dimitri is from Kamenogorsk, Kazakhstan
Born - 2/3/83
Height - 6'1"
Weight - 195
History - 06-07 Worcester Sharks / San Jose Sharks / 04-06 Cleveland Barons AHL/ 03-04 Johnstown Chiefs ECHL
Photos:
3 Photos of Dimitri wearing the away jersey taken in Albany. Pic1 Pic 2 Pic3
Notes :
Dimitiri's bio from The Goaltender Home Page
2/18/08 - sent down to Worcester- See News (2-18) below.
2/08/08 - Recalled by San Jose
1/28/08 - Sent back down
1/25/08 - Recalled by San Jose
1/11/08 - Dimitri got the first shutout in franchise history. Sharks 3 vs Bruins 0 away.
1/08/8 - Sent back to Worcester
11-26 - Recalled by San Jose
See news below
11/19 - Sent down for reconditioning by San Jose
See news below
06-07
5/1/07 - Sharks announce that Dimitri will play Team Germany in the International Ice Hockey Federations World Championships held in Moscow Russia. See Articles (5-1)
3/11/07 - Sent back down
3/10/07 - A Dimitri Platzold Goalie Water Bottle was given out at the door to the 1st 2,000 fans at the game. Here is a picture of the bottle front and back. Here is the picture up close on the front of the Bottle. Front Picture
3/4/07 - Recalled by San Jose
12/20/06 - Sent back to Worcester
12/19/06 - recalled to San Jose
12/18/06 - Recalled from Fresno
12/5/06 - reassigned to Fresno Falcons
News Articles
SAN JOSE SHARKS RECALL THOMAS GREISS, ASSIGN DIMITRI PATZOLD - Worcester Sharks official website (2-18)
Patzold Back In San Jose -San Jose Sharks official website (2-8)
Mink, Patzold Rule over Monarchs - Worcester Sharks official website (2-2)
Patzold Records First Shutout in Franchise History: Sharks Defeat Bruins, 3-0 - Worcester Sharks official website (1-11)
SAN JOSE SHARKS RECALL GOALTENDER DIMITRI PATZOLD FROM WORCESTER, RE-ASSIGN GOALTENDER THOMAS GREISS - Worcester Sharks official website (11-26)
Sharks Assign Dimitri Patzold to Worcester For Conditioning Assignment, Recall Thomas Greiss - San Jose Sharks official website (11-19)
06-07
Sharks Patzold to Play for Team Germany in World Championships - Worcester Sharks official website (5-1)
Sharks Reassign Patzold To Worcester - San Jose Sharks official website (3-11)
Patzold saves up in his fourth year - Worcester Telegram and Gazette (2-15)
Sharks Reassign Goaltender Dimitri Patzold To Worcester - San Jose Sharks official website(12-20)Sharks Recall Goaltender Dimitri Patzold from Worcester - San Jose Sharks official website (12-19)
Sharks Make Roster Moves - Worcester Sharks official website (12-5)Patzold Leads Sharks Over Wolf Pack With 43-Saves - Worcester Sharks official website (11-22)__________________________________________________________________________________________________
Mike Iggulden
Number- 37
Position - Right Wing
Hometown - Mike is from St. Catharine's Ont
Born 11/9/82
Height - 6'5"
Weight - 215
History - 06-07 Worcester Sharks #37 / 05-06 Cleveland Barons / 04-05 Rochester Americans AHL / 01-05 Cornell University
Photos:
Pregame-Game Warm up - Taken in Portland Dec 1st/07
Notes :
2/18/08 - Reassigned to Worcester See News (2-19) below
2/18/08 - Recalled by San Jose see news below (2-18)
2/12/08 - Announced today Mike is to be included in 2007-08 AHL Top Prospects Card Set
See News below (2-12)
1/28-08 - Wore #27 in the AHL All-Star Classic Game
1/19/08 - Awarded Booster Club Player of the Month - November
1/9/08 - Named to the Canadian squad for the 2008 AHL All-Star Classic
See News article (1-9) below.
12/29/07 - Mike Iggulden signed Card was given out at the game to the 1st 3,000 fans. Here is a picture of the front and back
03/31/07 - @ Huston Mike scored a Hat trick. He scored 1 in the 1st period and 2 in the 3rd period. The final score was Sharks 7 Aeros 3. Mathieu Darche assisted on all 3 goals.
10/06/06 - Mark Scored the winning goal in the Worcester Sharks 1st game of the franchise.
Sharks vs Pirates Shootout at the Cumberland Civic Center Portland Maine.
9/22/06 - Sent to Worcester
Mikes bio from Cornell
News Articles
Call was thrill for Iggulden - Worcester Telegram and Gazette (2-23)
Sharks Reassign Center Mike Iggulden To Worcester - San Jose Sharks official website (2-19)
SAN JOSE SHARKS RECALL CENTER MIKE IGGULDEN FROM WORCESTER - Worcester Sharks official website (2-18)
Iggulden, Kaspar Crack 2007-08 AHL Top Prospects Card Set - Worcester Sharks official Website (2-12)
MIKE IGGULDEN NAMED AHL ALL-STAR - Worcester Sharks official website (1-9)
Iggulden jump to NHL likely - Worcester Telegram and Gazette (11-13)
06-07
Sharks take bite out of Aeros - Houston Chronicle (4-1)
Iggulden Propels Sharks to 7-3 Win in Houston - Worcester Sharks official Website (3-31)
Iggulden hat trick propels Worcester - OurSportsCentral (3-31)
Iggulden sure isn’t slumping as a soph - Worcester Telegram and Gazette (2-25)
Iggulden leads team in clutch goals - Worcester Telegram and Gazette (1-28)
Sharks roar back - Worcester Telegram and Gazette (1-4)
Iggulden goal turns the shootout tide - Worcester Telegram and Gazette (12-31)
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Taylor Dakers
2-29 -assigned to Phoenix Roadrunners ECHL. See news below(2-29)
Number - 39
Position - Goaltender
Hometown - Taylor is from Langley,BC
Born - 9/14/86
Height - 6'2"
Weight - 170
History - 03-07 Kootenay Ice WHL
Who Wore #39 ?
06-07 Glenn Olson
Note
10/20/07 - Taylor Dakers had 25 saves for his first American Hockey League victory. The sharks beat the Lowell Devils 2-1
News:
Dakers Assigned from Worcester To Phoenix - San Jose official website (2-29)
Dakers gets chance to mature - Worcester Telegram and Gazette (2-7)
San Jose contingent plays major role in victory - Worcester Sharks official website (1-27)
Rookies Raduns, Dakers key Sharks win - Worcester Telegram and Gazette (10-21)
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Mathieu Curadeau
1/26 - released from PTO
Number - 41
Position - Center
Hometown - Montreal, QC
Born - 1/23/83
Height - 6'01"
Weight - 185
History -07/08 Fort Wayne Komets IHL / 06-07 University of Ottawa CIS/ Quebec RadioX LNAH
Who wore #41?
07-08 Daniel Sisca
Notes:
1/26/08 - Mathieu Curadeau released from PTO
1/23/08 - added to the Worcester Sharks on PTO
News:
Komets rookie center becomes force on offense - The Journal Gazette . Thanks to Speed for posting link in the forum.
Komet lands in Worcester -Worcester Telegram and Gazette (1-24)
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Brennan Evans
Assistant Captain
Number - 44
Position - Defense
Hometown - Brennan is from Camrose,AB
Born - 1/16/82
Height - 6'3"
Weight - 220
History -05-06 Binghamton Senators AHL/ 03-05 Lowell Lock Monsters AHL
03-04 Calgary Flames NHL
Photos:
Columbus Day Parade 06
Enjoying the Sun
Awards :
3/25/07 - 2006-2007 Booster Club Awards
Best Defensive Player
Tough Guy Award
Note :
Oct 13/07 - Opening Night at the DCU Assistant Captain
06-07
Read Brennan's Blog Inside Brennan's Brain from the Sharks Official website .
View all his blogs here
3/18/07 - Brennan Evans Autographed Card given out to the 1st 3,000 fans at the game.
Here is a picture of the front and back. This card 3 of 4
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Head Coach - Roy Sommer
Roy's profile from the hockeydb.com
Check out the coaches corner On Sharksahl.com and submit him a question
Pets! - Local news for pets & their people
In this issue Roy talks about his pet and what he had planned to do before hockey.It's on page 22
Notes
The Assist Game night handout
Did you know?
4/11/07
Roy won the Calder Cup in 1984 with the Maine Mariners
3/9/07
March 2nd -Roy coached his 700th career game vs Bruins.
Feb 2nd - Roy recorded his 300th career victory against the Sound Tigers 6-2
News Articles
06-07
Sommer to Participate in Sons of Italy Scholarship Banquet - Worcester Sharks official website (5-16)
Sharks coach relates - Worcester Telegram and Gazette (3-1)
Sommer Takes Plunge with City Manager O'Brien and City Councilor Rushton
Worcester Sharks official website (2-4)Event Holds 'Special' Meaning For Local Coach - cbs4boston (1-23)
Meet the sharks (Roy Sommer) - Worcester Telegram and gazette (12-7)
Assistant Coach - Dave Cunniff
News Articles
Another Coach Cunniff - Hartford Courant (12-21)
06-07
Cunniff is riding Zamboni up hockey’s ladder - Worcester Telegram and Gazette (2-8)
Athletic Trainer - Matt White
Strength and Conditioning Assistant - Jaime Rodriguez
WORCESTER SHARKS TO GET MORE MUSCLE, HIRE JAIME RODRIGUEZ - Worcester Sharks official website 10/22/07
Equipment Manager - Vinny Ferriauolo
The Assist Game night handout
Did you know?
4/11/07
Vinny won the Calder Cup in 1998-99 with the Providence Bruins.
Assistant Equipment Manager - Mike Blanchard
Director of Player Development - Greg Townsend
Goaltending Coach -
Cap Raeder - San Jose Sharks Scout and Worcester Goaltending coach
Warren Strelow . Sadly he passed away on Tuesday April 11th/07 @ age 73. May he rest in peace. He was a Goaltending legend and will be sadly missed by many.
4/18/07-The team Put a decal on their helmets in his memory saying "WAS"
News Articles
Sharks Organization Mourns the Passing of Goaltending Coach Warren Strelow - Worcester Sharks official website (4-11)
Strelow’s passing leaves large void - Worcester Telegram and Gazette (4-12)
Strelow imparting wisdom to his goalies - Worcester Telegram and Gazette (11-2)
Team Mascot - FINZ
Finz Profile taken from the Assist 2/23/07
Number: 06
Position: Mascot
Born: 3/26/06 DCU Center
Hometown:Worcester MA
Height: 7 Feet
Weight:460 Pounds
Shoots: Right
Favorite Sport: Hockey
Hobbies: Swimming at the YMCA, eating, playing street hockey with S.J. Sharkie
Favorite Movies: Shark Tales, Slap Shot, Miracle, Jaws
Hero's: His big brother S.J. Sharkie and Wally the Green Monster
Strengths: Pumping up a crowd and a killer slapshot
Finz on MY space
Photos:
At the DCU
Finz greets the fans
3/11/07 - St Patrick's Day Parade
Finz and Riley Armstrong
Finz and the Polar bear
Finz makes Friends
Columbus Day Parade 06
Finz joins the band
Finz on the float
Notes:
3/3/07 - Finz the 1st season bobblehead collectors doll was given out to the 1st 3,000 fans at the game.
Here is a picture of the front of the Doll Finz Front and here is the Back - Finz Back
Sharks Blogs
Check out Finz blog here
News Articles:
06-07
No Rest for Some Sharks -Worcester Sharks official website (3-27)Happy 1st Birthday to FINZ Today! - Worcester Sharks official website (3-26)
FINZ Readies Himself for Monsterly Weekend - Worcester Sharks official website (2-16)FINZ Joins Darche in Toronto for AHL All-Star Game - Worcester Sharks official website (1-28)FINZ Tries Out for a Spot on the New England Surge - Worcester Sharks official website (1-15)