CHECKERS KEEP ROLLING, DOUBLE UP SHARKS 4-2
Samson notches three assists; Charlotte 6-1-0 in last seven
WORCESTER, Mass. – Zach Boychuk scored the game winning goal on a 5-on-3 power play 1:49 into the third period as the Charlotte Checkers doubled up the Worcester Sharks, 4-2, on Saturday evening.
Jerome Samson was a major catalyst in the Checkers offense, recording three assists, while Jacob Micflikier, Chris Terry and Jon Matsumoto added goals for the Checkers. Justin Pogge made 41 saves and was named the game’s first star, recording his seventh win of the season. Joe Loprieno and Matt Irwin scored the two goals for the Sharks.
With the win, Charlotte improves to 6-1-0 in its last seven games.
The Checkers opened the scoring at the 5:02 mark of the opening period after a defensive zone turnover by the Sharks. Terry fired a shot towards the net along the ice, from the left-wing half-wall and it made its way through a screen and past Sharks goaltender Alex Stalock. Samson picked up the second assist on the play.
Loprieno knotted the game at 11:38 for the Sharks. Jason Pitton took a shot from the point that Pogge looked to have covered, however Loprieno was able to dislodge the puck and put it in the net.
The Sharks would take a 2-1 lead with 2:30 remaining in the opening period. Brandon Mashinter broke into the zone and centered the puck to Irwin, who was wide open in the slot. Pogge was able to get a piece of the Irwin shot with his left arm, but the puck ended up in the back of the net.
Micflikier converted a tic-tac-toe passing play for his 10th goal of the season to tie the game at 2-2, 10:17 into the second period. Zac Dalpe kept a Worcester clearing attempt in the zone and sent a cross-ice pass to Drayson Bowman. Bowman then fed Micflikier in front, who put it over Stalock.
The Checkers had two glorious opportunities in the final minute of the second period but Stalock stood tall. Bowman broke in alone first and Stalock dove out of his net to poke the puck away before making a desperation save off his mask, seconds later, to rob Matsumoto of the go-ahead goal.
Charlotte began the third period with a 5-on-3 power play for 1:56. In the late stages of the two-man-advantage, Boychuk scored to give his team a 3-2 lead. Samson took the initial shot from the bottom of the right-wing circle. He collected the rebound and made the pass to Boychuk in front who made no mistake, converting his ninth goal of the season.
Matsumoto, in his first game back with the Checkers, added an insurance marker into the empty net with five seconds to go in the game as Charlotte walked away with a 4-2 victory.
Charlotte (12-8-3) will play the final game of its three-game road trip Sunday in Hershey before returning home on Sunday, Dec. 5 and Monday, Dec. 6 to host the Syracuse Crunch. Holiday packs are now on sale and include four games, a merchandise certificate and a puck for as low as $35. Call 704-342-4423 or head to www.gocheckers.com for more information.
NOTES:
The Checkers are 6-1-0 in their last seven games…Zach Boychuk is on a five-game point streak (2g, 6a) and is third in the league in points with 23 (9g, 15a)…Jerome Samson is on a four-game point streak (1g, 6a) and is currently tied for fourth in the AHL in goals (12)… Bryan Rodney is on a four-game point streak (2g, 2a) and has eight points (2g, 6a) in his last seven games…Zac Dalpe has nine goals in his last ten games (9g, 4a), while Jacob Micflikier has ten points (6g, 4a) in his last nine games… Justin Pogge has won seven of his last eight decisions.
Charlotte Checkers 4 at Worcester Sharks 2 – Status: Final
Saturday, November 27, 2010 – DCU Center
Charlotte 1 1 2 – 4
Worcester 2 0 0 – 2
1st Period-1, Charlotte, Terry 9 (Samson, Nash), 5:02. 2, Worcester, Loprieno 1 (Pitton, Leach), 11:38. 3, Worcester, Irwin 2 (Mashinter, Marcou), 17:30. Penalties-Petrecki Wor (interference), 1:30; Blanchard Cha (fighting), 17:33; Pitton Wor (fighting), 17:33.
2nd Period-4, Charlotte, Bowman 3 (Dalpe), 10:17. Penalties-Dalpe Cha (delay of game), 15:15; Sullivan Wor (hooking), 19:56; Petrecki Wor (roughing), 20:00.
3rd Period-5, Charlotte, Boychuk 9 (Samson, Rodney), 1:49 (PP). 6, Charlotte, Matsumoto 4 (Samson), 19:54. Penalties-Osala Cha (cross-checking), 2:49; Nash Cha (tripping), 16:13.
Shots on Goal-Charlotte 13-8-17-38. Worcester 15-14-14-43.
Power Play Opportunities-Charlotte 1 / 3; Worcester 0 / 3.
Goalies-Charlotte, Pogge 6-5-0 (43 shots-41 saves). Worcester, Stalock 9-6-1 (38 shots-34 saves).
A-0
Referees-Geno Binda (22).
Linesmen-Brian MacDonald (72), Bob Paquette (18).
Related
Mitch Beck
Related posts
Top picks
WOLF PACK PREGAME: ATLANTIC SEMIS VS. BRUINS
By: Alex Thomas, Hartford Wolf Pack PROVIDENCE, RI – The Hartford Wolf Pack and Providence Bruins open their second Calder Cup Playoff series in as many years against each other tonight at the Amica Mutual Pavilion in Providence. The puck drop is set for 7:05…
WOLF PACK COMPLETE PAIR OF TRANSACTIONS
By: Alex Thomas, Hartford Wolf Pack Bryce McConnell-Barker Reassigned by Rangers, Maxim Barbashev Released from ATO HARTFORD, CT – New York Rangers President and General Manager Chris Drury announced today that the club has reassigned forward Bryce McConnell-Barker to the AHL’s Hartford Wolf Pack from…
ROAD WARRIORS LOST TO RABBITS; SWAMP RABBTS IMPRESSIVE IN DEFEAT
SOLAR BEARS TAKE SERIES LEAD WITH OVERTIME WIN Orlando puts Greenville on the brink despite Colton Young’s 3-point night, Bobby Russell’s pair of goals By: Mark Binetti, Greenville Swamp Rabbits ORLANDO, Fla. – Despite a high-scoring affair, the Greenville Swamp Rabbits fell to the Orlando…
WOLF PACK TO PLAY BRUINS IN ATLANTIC SEMIS
WOLF PACK TO FACE PROVIDENCE BRUINS IN ATLANTIC DIVISION SEMIFINALS Foes Faceoff For Second Straight Postseason HARTFORD, CT—For the second straight postseason, The Hartford Wolf Pack and Providence Bruins will face off in the Atlantic Division Semifinals. This series will follow a 2-2-1 setup, with the…
WOLF PACK PREGAME: ATLANTIC SEMIS VS. BRUINS
By: Alex Thomas, Hartford Wolf Pack PROVIDENCE, RI – The Hartford Wolf Pack and Providence Bruins open their second Calder Cup Playoff series in as many years against each other tonight at the Amica Mutual Pavilion in Providence. The puck drop is set for 7:05…
WOLF PACK COMPLETE PAIR OF TRANSACTIONS
By: Alex Thomas, Hartford Wolf Pack Bryce McConnell-Barker Reassigned by Rangers, Maxim Barbashev Released from ATO HARTFORD, CT – New York Rangers President and General Manager Chris Drury announced today that the club has reassigned forward Bryce McConnell-Barker to the AHL’s Hartford Wolf Pack from…
WOLF PACK TO PLAY BRUINS IN ATLANTIC SEMIS
WOLF PACK TO FACE PROVIDENCE BRUINS IN ATLANTIC DIVISION SEMIFINALS Foes Faceoff For Second Straight Postseason HARTFORD, CT—For the second straight postseason, The Hartford Wolf Pack and Providence Bruins will face off in the Atlantic Division Semifinals. This series will follow a 2-2-1 setup, with the…
GARAND AND WOLF PACK ELIMINATE CHECKERS IN 3
By: Alex Thomas, Hartford Wolf Pack CHARLOTTE, NC – Dylan Garand made a playoff career-high 39 saves on Sunday afternoon to help the Hartford Wolf Pack complete their First Round series victory over the Charlotte Checkers. The Wolf Pack used a five-on-five, powerplay, and shorthanded…
ORLANDO ENDS SWAMP RABBITS SEASON
Swamp Rabbits show life late, but Orlando pulls away to win the series BY: Mark Binetti, Greenville Swamp Rabbits GREENVILLE, SC– Jaydon Dureau’s two-goal night spearheaded a 5-1 Orlando Solar Bears win over the Greenville Swamp Rabbits on Tuesday to win the South Division Semifinals…
SWAMP RABBITS ANSWER BACK IN GAME 2
Eberle nets game-winner; three multi-point performers shine in win BY: Mark Binetti, Greenville Swamp Rabbits GREENVILLE, SC—Tanner Eberle broke a deadlock in a wild third period to headline the Greenville Swamp Rabbits’ Game 2 win over the Orlando Solar Bears by a 4-2 score on Monday…
SWAMP RABBITS DROP GAME 1 in OT
Spencer Kersten ends a 72-minute game to steal Game 1 from Greenville By: Mark Binetti, Greenville Swamp Rabbits GREENVILLE, S.C. – Spencer Kersten ended a marathon goalie duel to give the Orlando Solar Bears a lead in the South Division Semifinals, 1-0, over the Greenville…
SWAMP RABBITS SCHEDULE FOR SOUTH DIVISION SEMIFINALS
Swamp Rabbits and Solar Bears begin a best-of-seven series this Sunday in Greenville By: Mark Binetti, Greenville Swamp Rabbits GREENVILLE, S.C. – The Greenville Swamp Rabbits, proud ECHL affiliate of the NHL’s Los Angeles Kings, announced the full schedule for the 2024 Kelly Cup Playoffs…