Worcester Watch: Don't Call it a Comeback
by TCY on May 9, 2009 10:46 AM PDT
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I have never seen a team thrive under pressure like the Worcester Sharks do. Down 2-0 in yet another series, Worcester's offense exploded last night. Forwards T.J. Fox, Jamie McGinn, Andrew Desjardins, Riley Armstrong and Defensemen Patrick Traverse all scored for Worcester; the five goals were the most scored against Bruins' goalie Tuukka Rask in these playoffs.
However, Rask doesn't have off nights often, so Worcester is going to have to step up their defensive game if they want to complete their second comeback of this postseason.
After watching two Worcester games, I can see why McLaren (not Frazer, there's two McLaren's on this team) was so important to this squad. Defensively, McLaren is a leader and a veteran presence. Without him, Worcester lacks a solid defensive player who keeps the game-plan going. Joslin is a talent, to be sure, but he needs work on his defensive play.
If you were to simply look at stats from the year, you'd think that Greiss was having a ho-hum season. However, after watching Worcester in the playoffs, I'm beginning to see that Greiss is playing much better than is stats may lead you to believe. If by the off-chance one of our NHL goalies isn't wearing teal at next year, I'd be confident enough in Griess as the backup.
For everyone keeping track at home, there were a few other players who had big games last night. Ryan Vesce had two assists while Brad Staubitz and Lukas Kaspar added one each. I'm thinking that the time they spent in San Jose did wonders for their development. Although Kaspar is yet to really "bring it" on the NHL level, I've been impressed with his play in the NHL. On a side note, DaSilva's six game point streak ended last night, but he still played a strong overall game.
Because of the schedule, Worcester is back home to play game four. If they win tonight, they'll go back to Providence to start a 3 game series.
Prediction: Sharks win 4-2. Goals by McGinn, Joslin, Armstrong, and Staubitz. Staubby drops the gloves with Rask and gives him the Tootoo treatment.
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Just in case anyone was wondering,
brad staubitz hasn’t scored a goal this year in the AHL, I do remember him blasting a soft one past the glove hand of Roloson, when we chased him after some quick extremely soft goals.
I don't like you Detroit.
If this series goes to seven games
I’ll consider buying the seventh game. If the Woo Sharks make it to the Calder finals, I’m buying the round. Until then, radio.
"This is a field of corn dogs, I could wander here forever...and eat corn dogs."-Mouse Fitzgerald
Who got the goal?
I had some issues getting the audio stream going, I can only get the providence feed. It’ll do.
"I suddenly hate Canada with a passion = BASTARDS!!!!!! " -Mr K, Upon hearing Moyes filing Chapter 11
Also the Providence radio guy
is BEYOND annoying. I haven’t heard a goal call yet, but I’m sure he’s a squeaker.
"I suddenly hate Canada with a passion = BASTARDS!!!!!! " -Mr K, Upon hearing Moyes filing Chapter 11
Double-negative!
So he’s doing his job!
Mr. K should be proud of me. I noticed a grammatical grammar thing.
I had fun watching the Sharks, point of being a fan right?
Judging from one period.
Looks like Rask is back to his old self.
"I suddenly hate Canada with a passion = BASTARDS!!!!!! " -Mr K, Upon hearing Moyes filing Chapter 11
I’m out of my mind
I’m a-bout to crack, so
Let’s call this The Comeback
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I thought this game
is being played at the DCU Center in Worcester?
"I suddenly hate Canada with a passion = BASTARDS!!!!!! " -Mr K, Upon hearing Moyes filing Chapter 11
It is
they’re talking about the next game.
I had fun watching the Sharks, point of being a fan right?
John Goodman
Better be there to drop the puck. Or I will be disappointed. Greatly.
"I suddenly hate Canada with a passion = BASTARDS!!!!!! " -Mr K, Upon hearing Moyes filing Chapter 11
if worcester pulls this off…. im streaking down my street tonight…
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Is it chilly in SJ this time of year?
Remember to drink heavily to ward off shrinkage.
"I suddenly hate Canada with a passion = BASTARDS!!!!!! " -Mr K, Upon hearing Moyes filing Chapter 11
Aw crap
2 man disadvantage because of a delay of game penalty. They definitely need to work on that.
It's very disconcerting
watching a hockey game on tv and listening to one on the radio at the same time.
"I suddenly hate Canada with a passion = BASTARDS!!!!!! " -Mr K, Upon hearing Moyes filing Chapter 11
Hmm hope the bruins don't get a PP
"I suddenly hate Canada with a passion = BASTARDS!!!!!! " -Mr K, Upon hearing Moyes filing Chapter 11
And they get one
Damnit.
"I suddenly hate Canada with a passion = BASTARDS!!!!!! " -Mr K, Upon hearing Moyes filing Chapter 11
That was sooo good.
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by TCY on May 9, 2009 6:04 PM PDT up reply actions
So this is two games in a row I've been listening...
And is it just the Worcester homers, or are the refs just treating the Sharks awfully after every scrum. The Sharks, from the sound of it, are the ones getting punked and then still end up on the PK. What gives?
Sometimes the impossible can become possible if you're AWESOME!
Providence radio guy
Says it was Worcester’s fault all the way. AHL homerism FTW.
"I suddenly hate Canada with a passion = BASTARDS!!!!!! " -Mr K, Upon hearing Moyes filing Chapter 11
Hahaha, its hard to tell listening to the radio...
Maybe at some point I’ll buy a game and watch for myself.
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by ZeroIndulgence on May 9, 2009 5:21 PM PDT up reply actions
"Not a wise play by Rask there"
YA THINK HAHAHA
"I suddenly hate Canada with a passion = BASTARDS!!!!!! " -Mr K, Upon hearing Moyes filing Chapter 11
"He didn't throw a milk crate, just a delay of game"
That’s probably going to haunt him for the rest of his life, lol.
5 on 3
for the Sharks. 34 seconds. Cmon
"I suddenly hate Canada with a passion = BASTARDS!!!!!! " -Mr K, Upon hearing Moyes filing Chapter 11
3rd Period Time
Keep that lead, and pile it on!
"I suddenly hate Canada with a passion = BASTARDS!!!!!! " -Mr K, Upon hearing Moyes filing Chapter 11
0/9 combined on the powerplay.
Ice has been bad tonight, but the goalies have been nutz.
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Must be the heat from the Graduation and Prom
also being held in the DCU Center Tonight.
"I suddenly hate Canada with a passion = BASTARDS!!!!!! " -Mr K, Upon hearing Moyes filing Chapter 11
Hahahaha.
Wonder how many of the Sharks will crash the prom?
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by TCY on May 9, 2009 6:10 PM PDT up reply actions
possibly...
possibly not…senior prom, right? :-P
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by ZeroIndulgence on May 9, 2009 6:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Actually I think this time of year
Most seniors are 18. GO SHARKS GO!
"I suddenly hate Canada with a passion = BASTARDS!!!!!! " -Mr K, Upon hearing Moyes filing Chapter 11
There are two conference halls
One is a graduation, and the other is a prom, and they’re connected to the arena. I wish I went to my graduation there, it’d be awesome if the sharks scored and I got my diploma as the goal horn went off.
"I suddenly hate Canada with a passion = BASTARDS!!!!!! " -Mr K, Upon hearing Moyes filing Chapter 11
Oh, that is true
I just remember everyone but 5 of my graduating class being 18.
"I suddenly hate Canada with a passion = BASTARDS!!!!!! " -Mr K, Upon hearing Moyes filing Chapter 11
Staubitz.
"I suddenly hate Canada with a passion = BASTARDS!!!!!! " -Mr K, Upon hearing Moyes filing Chapter 11
Lolz.
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by TCY on May 9, 2009 6:13 PM PDT up reply actions
He'd just have to bring a video of that fight with Tootoo
Instant Lady Killer.
"I suddenly hate Canada with a passion = BASTARDS!!!!!! " -Mr K, Upon hearing Moyes filing Chapter 11
I would welcome him to my prom
Mainly because of the Tootoo beatdown. Partially because he’s kind of cute.
AHL announcers are amazing...
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by ZeroIndulgence on May 9, 2009 6:16 PM PDT up reply actions
3,000 plus?
This arena should have 15,000 in it.
Maybe don’t announce the attendance.
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For the DCU Center
That is a VERY good center.
"I suddenly hate Canada with a passion = BASTARDS!!!!!! " -Mr K, Upon hearing Moyes filing Chapter 11
I've been getting the Providence feed
only thing that works for me
"I suddenly hate Canada with a passion = BASTARDS!!!!!! " -Mr K, Upon hearing Moyes filing Chapter 11
By the time you get the radio feed going itll be over
unless providence ties.
"I suddenly hate Canada with a passion = BASTARDS!!!!!! " -Mr K, Upon hearing Moyes filing Chapter 11
Alright extra attacker time for Boston
SHUT EM DOOOOOOWWWN
"I suddenly hate Canada with a passion = BASTARDS!!!!!! " -Mr K, Upon hearing Moyes filing Chapter 11
Miss high on the empty net
Who put ehrhoff on the AHL squad?
"I suddenly hate Canada with a passion = BASTARDS!!!!!! " -Mr K, Upon hearing Moyes filing Chapter 11
Cavanaugh
"I suddenly hate Canada with a passion = BASTARDS!!!!!! " -Mr K, Upon hearing Moyes filing Chapter 11
Yep 1-0.
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by TCY on May 9, 2009 6:31 PM PDT up reply actions
WELL SEE YOU AT DUNKIN'
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"I suddenly hate Canada with a passion = BASTARDS!!!!!! " -Mr K, Upon hearing Moyes filing Chapter 11
SHARKS WIN!
And I am amused that even at the AHL level, the Sharks fail at empty nets.
Greiss with a shutout!
It sounded like Greiss was amazing...
Maybe he’ll finally start coming into his own?
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These playoffs might just be...
Greiss’ coming out party.
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i still don't think he's the way to go,
but i could be dead wrong i’ll share my thoughts on that later
I don't like you Detroit.
We know you're gay for prospects, TCY
but don’t keep your hopes up on that one.
"I suddenly hate Canada with a passion = BASTARDS!!!!!! " -Mr K, Upon hearing Moyes filing Chapter 11
What has he done to show you
that he’s not worthy of a little faith?
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by TCY on May 9, 2009 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions
I guess you're right
we can’t jump to conclusions he has showed some promise
I don't like you Detroit.
Hmmm
What has he done to show you that he’s not worthy of a little faith?
If he can put the team on his back like he did last night and rally to win this series, I will have faith. If he helps the team to a conference championship, I’d think that would show he’s a lock for a roster spot. If he backstops a Calder Cup, I’ll found the Church of Greiss and unleash my “grand inquisitors” to attain the head of the heretic Boucher. If I was rich, I’d put ads in the mercury looking for clergy.
"I suddenly hate Canada with a passion = BASTARDS!!!!!! " -Mr K, Upon hearing Moyes filing Chapter 11
If he keeps this up...
I’d be ok with him as our backup in the NHL.
Sometimes the impossible can become possible if you're AWESOME!
by ZeroIndulgence on May 9, 2009 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions
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