Worcester Sharks
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The Worcester Sharks are a professional ice hockey
team in the American Hockey League
(AHL). The franchise is located in Worcester
, Massachusetts
and play their home games at the DCU Center
in Downtown Worcester. The Sharks and the city of Worcester hosted the 2009 AHL All-Star Classic.
announced the sale of the Worcester IceCats to the owners of their ECHL
affiliate, the Peoria Rivermen
. The new owners moved the franchise to Peoria, IL, for the 2005–06 season. Shocked by the loss of the IceCats, the people of Worcester bargained with several National Hockey League
(NHL) franchises, trying to bring hockey back to the city. On January 6, 2006, the San Jose Sharks
announced that they were moving their AHL affiliate, the Cleveland Barons
, to Worcester, Massachusetts
, and the Worcester Sharks played their first home game on October 14, 2006, in front of a sold-out 7,230 fans in a shootout loss to the Portland Pirates
. The Sharks qualified for the postseason in their first season, but were knocked out in six games by the Manchester Monarchs
in the first round.
The Sharks' main rival
is the Providence Bruins
, which dates all the way back to early IceCats'
days. Over the past few years, a rivalry with the Norfolk Admirals
has developed. Even though they play each other three or four times a year, the games are usually very intense and physical usually containing fights, including multiple line brawls
, once including a goalie fight between Thomas Greiss
and Jonathan Boutin
. The Sharks were well represented in the 2010 Winter Olympics held in Vancouver, with former Sharks Joe Pavelski
(played for the U.S.A.), Douglas Murray (represented Sweden) along with the goaltending tandem from the franchise's first two years with Thomas Greiss
and Dimitri Patzold
suited up for Germany.
On Sunday November 1, 2009, Head Coach Roy Sommer
became only the fourth coach in AHL
history to record 400 wins. Currently, Sommer is the longest tenured coach in the AHL. Then, on January 14, 2011, Sommer was behind the Sharks bench for his 1,000th regular-season game as an American Hockey League head coach, becoming just the fourth man in AHL history to reach that milestone.
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Note: Pos = Position; GP = Games Played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; * = current Sharks player
, 2007–2008 Ryan Vesce
, 2008–2010 Jay Leach
, 2010–2011 Mike Moore
, February 11, 2011 - Present
Television
Occasionally, former NHLer and Sharks scout Bryan Marchment
joins the coaching staff for games in Worcester.
Ice hockey
Ice hockey, often referred to as hockey, is a team sport played on ice, in which skaters use wooden or composite sticks to shoot a hard rubber puck into their opponent's net. The game is played between two teams of six players each. Five members of each team skate up and down the ice trying to take...
team in the American Hockey League
American Hockey League
The American Hockey League is a 30-team professional ice hockey league based in the United States and Canada that serves as the primary developmental circuit for the National Hockey League...
(AHL). The franchise is located in Worcester
Worcester, Massachusetts
Worcester is a city and the county seat of Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. Named after Worcester, England, as of the 2010 Census the city's population is 181,045, making it the second largest city in New England after Boston....
, Massachusetts
Massachusetts
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States of America. It is bordered by Rhode Island and Connecticut to the south, New York to the west, and Vermont and New Hampshire to the north; at its east lies the Atlantic Ocean. As of the 2010...
and play their home games at the DCU Center
DCU Center
The DCU Center is an indoor arena and convention center complex, located in downtown Worcester, Massachusetts....
in Downtown Worcester. The Sharks and the city of Worcester hosted the 2009 AHL All-Star Classic.
History
On November 9, 2004 the St. Louis BluesSt. Louis Blues
The St. Louis Blues are a professional ice hockey team based in St. Louis, Missouri. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The team is named after the famous W. C. Handy song "St. Louis Blues", and plays in the 19,150-seat Scottrade...
announced the sale of the Worcester IceCats to the owners of their ECHL
ECHL
The ECHL is a mid-level professional ice hockey league based in Princeton, New Jersey with teams scattered across the United States...
affiliate, the Peoria Rivermen
Peoria Rivermen
The Peoria Rivermen are a professional ice hockey team in the American Hockey League. They play in Peoria, Illinois, USA at the Carver Arena.-History:...
. The new owners moved the franchise to Peoria, IL, for the 2005–06 season. Shocked by the loss of the IceCats, the people of Worcester bargained with several National Hockey League
National Hockey League
The National Hockey League is an unincorporated not-for-profit association which operates a major professional ice hockey league of 30 franchised member clubs, of which 7 are currently located in Canada and 23 in the United States...
(NHL) franchises, trying to bring hockey back to the city. On January 6, 2006, the San Jose Sharks
San Jose Sharks
The San Jose Sharks are a professional ice hockey team based in San Jose, California, United States. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League...
announced that they were moving their AHL affiliate, the Cleveland Barons
Cleveland Barons (2001-2006)
The Cleveland Barons was a professional hockey team in the American Hockey League. They played in Cleveland, Ohio, USA at the Gund Arena between 2001 and 2006....
, to Worcester, Massachusetts
Worcester, Massachusetts
Worcester is a city and the county seat of Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. Named after Worcester, England, as of the 2010 Census the city's population is 181,045, making it the second largest city in New England after Boston....
, and the Worcester Sharks played their first home game on October 14, 2006, in front of a sold-out 7,230 fans in a shootout loss to the Portland Pirates
Portland Pirates
The Portland Pirates is a minor professional ice hockey team in the American Hockey League. They are the top affiliate of the Phoenix Coyotes of the National Hockey League. They play in the Cumberland County Civic Center in downtown Portland, Maine. The franchise was previously known as the...
. The Sharks qualified for the postseason in their first season, but were knocked out in six games by the Manchester Monarchs
Manchester Monarchs
The Manchester Monarchs are a professional ice hockey team in the American Hockey League . They play in Manchester, New Hampshire at the Verizon Wireless Arena. They have been the AHL affiliate of the Los Angeles Kings since 2001.-History:...
in the first round.
The Sharks' main rival
Sports rivalry
A sports rivalry is intense competition between athletic teams or athletes. This pressure of competition is felt by players, coaches, and management, but is perhaps felt strongest by the fans. The intensity of the rivalry varies from a friendly competition on one end to serious violence on the...
is the Providence Bruins
Providence Bruins
The Providence Bruins are an ice hockey team in the American Hockey League, and are the primary development team for the NHL's Boston Bruins. They play in Providence, Rhode Island at the Dunkin' Donuts Center.-History:...
, which dates all the way back to early IceCats'
Worcester IceCats
The Worcester IceCats were an ice hockey team in the American Hockey League. They played in Worcester, Massachusetts, USA at the Worcester Centrum...
days. Over the past few years, a rivalry with the Norfolk Admirals
Norfolk Admirals
The Norfolk Admirals are a minor professional ice hockey team in the American Hockey League, and are affiliated with the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Admirals play in Norfolk, Virginia, at the Norfolk Scope.-History:...
has developed. Even though they play each other three or four times a year, the games are usually very intense and physical usually containing fights, including multiple line brawls
Fighting in ice hockey
Fighting in ice hockey is an established tradition of the sport in North America, with a long history involving many levels of amateur and professional play and including some notable individual fights. Although a definite source of criticism, it is a considerable draw for the sport, and some fans...
, once including a goalie fight between Thomas Greiss
Thomas Greiss
Thomas Greiss is a German professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the San Jose Sharks of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:...
and Jonathan Boutin
Jonathan Boutin
Jonathan Boutin is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender. He was drafted in the third round, 96th overall, by the Tampa Bay Lightning in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft.-QMJHL:...
. The Sharks were well represented in the 2010 Winter Olympics held in Vancouver, with former Sharks Joe Pavelski
Joe Pavelski
Joseph Pavelski is an American professional ice hockey player now playing for the San Jose Sharks of the National Hockey League . He scored a goal in his first NHL game, making him the 11th Sharks player in the history of the team to do so...
(played for the U.S.A.), Douglas Murray (represented Sweden) along with the goaltending tandem from the franchise's first two years with Thomas Greiss
Thomas Greiss
Thomas Greiss is a German professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the San Jose Sharks of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:...
and Dimitri Patzold
Dimitri Pätzold
Dimitri Pätzold is a Soviet-born German professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Hannover Scorpions of the Deutsche Eishockey Liga . Due to his Russian German descent he also holds Russian citizenship .-Playing career:...
suited up for Germany.
On Sunday November 1, 2009, Head Coach Roy Sommer
Roy Sommer
Roy A. Sommer was a professional ice hockey player who played for the Edmonton Oilers of the NHL. He also served as an assistant coach of the San Jose Sharks. Since 1998, he has been the head coach of the Worcester Sharks, the American Hockey League affiliate of the San Jose Sharks. Currently, he...
became only the fourth coach in AHL
American Hockey League
The American Hockey League is a 30-team professional ice hockey league based in the United States and Canada that serves as the primary developmental circuit for the National Hockey League...
history to record 400 wins. Currently, Sommer is the longest tenured coach in the AHL. Then, on January 14, 2011, Sommer was behind the Sharks bench for his 1,000th regular-season game as an American Hockey League head coach, becoming just the fourth man in AHL history to reach that milestone.
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- Worcester WarriorsWorcester Warriors (Ice hockey)The Worcester Warriors was a professional ice hockey team located in Worcester, Massachusetts. They played 2 seasons from 1954–1956, the first year in the Eastern Hockey League and the second in the Atlantic Hockey League. The city is now home to the Worcester Sharks of the American Hockey League.-...
(1954–1956) - members of the Eastern Hockey LeagueEastern Hockey League-Eastern Amateur Hockey League :The league was founded in 1933 as the Eastern Amateur Hockey League . The league was founded by Thomas Lockhart, who served as its commissioner from 1933 to 1972...
(1954–55) and Atlantic Hockey League (1955–56) - Worcester IceCatsWorcester IceCatsThe Worcester IceCats were an ice hockey team in the American Hockey League. They played in Worcester, Massachusetts, USA at the Worcester Centrum...
(1994–2005) - affiliated with the St. Louis Blues
Regular season
| Season | Games | Won | Lost | OTL | SOL | Points | PCT | PIM | Goals for | Goals against | Standing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–07 2006–07 AHL season The 2006–07 AHL season was the 71st season of the American Hockey League. Twenty-seven teams played 80 games each in the schedule. The Hamilton Bulldogs won their first Calder Cup, defeating the defending champions, the Hershey Bears in the finals.... |
80 | 41 | 28 | 3 | 8 | 93 | .581 | 1382 | 247 | 244 | 4th, Atlantic |
| 2007–08 2007–08 AHL season The 2007–08 AHL season is the 72nd season of the American Hockey League. Twenty-nine teams played 80 games each in the schedule. The Chicago Wolves won their second Calder Cup, defeating the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in the Calder Cup Final.-Team changes:... |
80 | 32 | 37 | 5 | 6 | 75 | .469 | 1378 | 216 | 258 | 6th, Atlantic |
| 2008–09 2008–09 AHL season The 2008–09 AHL season is the 73rd season of the American Hockey League. 29 teams each played 80 games in the regular season, which ran from October 8 until April 12.-Team and NHL affiliation changes:... |
80 | 42 | 35 | 1 | 2 | 87 | .544 | 1446 | 223 | 223 | 4th, Atlantic |
| 2009–10 2009–10 AHL season The 2009–10 AHL season was the 74th season of the American Hockey League. Twenty-nine teams played 80 regular-season games each from October 2 to April 11... |
80 | 49 | 25 | 3 | 3 | 104 | .650 | 1268 | 275 | 239 | 1st, Atlantic |
| 2010–11 2010–11 AHL season The 2010–11 AHL season is the 75th season of the American Hockey League. An all-time high of thirty teams will play 80 games each during the regular season schedule, which started on October 8, 2010 and ended on April 10, 2011... |
80 | 36 | 31 | 4 | 9 | 85 | .531 | 1226 | 210 | 245 | 4th, Atlantic |
- last updated on April 10, 2011
Playoffs
| Season | 1st round | 2nd round | 3rd round | Finals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–07 2006–07 AHL season The 2006–07 AHL season was the 71st season of the American Hockey League. Twenty-seven teams played 80 games each in the schedule. The Hamilton Bulldogs won their first Calder Cup, defeating the defending champions, the Hershey Bears in the finals.... |
L, 2–4, Manchester Manchester Monarchs The Manchester Monarchs are a professional ice hockey team in the American Hockey League . They play in Manchester, New Hampshire at the Verizon Wireless Arena. They have been the AHL affiliate of the Los Angeles Kings since 2001.-History:... |
— | — | — |
| 2007–08 2007–08 AHL season The 2007–08 AHL season is the 72nd season of the American Hockey League. Twenty-nine teams played 80 games each in the schedule. The Chicago Wolves won their second Calder Cup, defeating the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in the Calder Cup Final.-Team changes:... |
Did Not Qualify | |||
| 2008–09 2008–09 AHL season The 2008–09 AHL season is the 73rd season of the American Hockey League. 29 teams each played 80 games in the regular season, which ran from October 8 until April 12.-Team and NHL affiliation changes:... |
W, 4-2, Hartford Hartford Wolf Pack The Connecticut Whale is a professional ice hockey team based in Hartford, Connecticut. They play in the American Hockey League . They play their home games at the XL Center.... |
L, 2-4, Providence Providence Bruins The Providence Bruins are an ice hockey team in the American Hockey League, and are the primary development team for the NHL's Boston Bruins. They play in Providence, Rhode Island at the Dunkin' Donuts Center.-History:... |
— | — |
| 2009–10 2009–10 AHL season The 2009–10 AHL season was the 74th season of the American Hockey League. Twenty-nine teams played 80 regular-season games each from October 2 to April 11... |
W, 4-1, Lowell Lowell Devils The Lowell Devils, formerly known as the Lowell Lock Monsters from 1998 to 2006, were an ice hockey team in the American Hockey League playing in Lowell, Massachusetts at the Tsongas Center at UMass Lowell. In 2006, they were purchased by the New Jersey Devils franchise and renamed to the Lowell... |
L, 2–4, Manchester Manchester Monarchs The Manchester Monarchs are a professional ice hockey team in the American Hockey League . They play in Manchester, New Hampshire at the Verizon Wireless Arena. They have been the AHL affiliate of the Los Angeles Kings since 2001.-History:... |
— | — |
| 2010–11 2010–11 AHL season The 2010–11 AHL season is the 75th season of the American Hockey League. An all-time high of thirty teams will play 80 games each during the regular season schedule, which started on October 8, 2010 and ended on April 10, 2011... |
Did Not Qualify | |||
Player records
- Numbers courtesy of hockeydb.com and theahl.com
- Numbers updated at the end of each completed AHL season.
- As of April 11, 2011
All-time regular season leaders
- Games Played: Lukas KasparLukas KasparLukáš Kašpar is a Czech professional ice hockey player who plays for Barys Astana of the Kontinental Hockey League . He was originally drafted by the San Jose Sharks in the first round of the 2004 NHL Entry Draft...
(2006–09), 216 - Goals: Riley Armstrong (2006–09) / Mike IgguldenMike IgguldenMichael "Mike" Brian Iggulden is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre currently playing for the Växjö Lakers Hockey of the Swedish Elitserien .-Playing career:...
(2006–08) 59 - Assists: Tom CavanaghTom Cavanagh (ice hockey)Thomas Garrett Cavanagh was an American professional ice hockey center who most recently played with the Springfield Falcons of the American Hockey League. He was drafted by the San Jose Sharks in the sixth round, 182nd overall, of the 2001 NHL Entry Draft...
(2006–09), 92 - Points: Tom CavanaghTom Cavanagh (ice hockey)Thomas Garrett Cavanagh was an American professional ice hockey center who most recently played with the Springfield Falcons of the American Hockey League. He was drafted by the San Jose Sharks in the sixth round, 182nd overall, of the 2001 NHL Entry Draft...
(2006–09), 138 - PIM: Brad StaubitzBrad StaubitzBrad Staubitz is a Canadian ice hockey forward for the Minnesota Wild of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:Undrafted, Staubitz signed as a free agent with the San Jose Sharks to a three-year entry level contract on September 18, 2005...
(2006–09), 462
- Wins: Thomas GreissThomas GreissThomas Greiss is a German professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the San Jose Sharks of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:...
(2006–09), 74 - Losses: Thomas GreissThomas GreissThomas Greiss is a German professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the San Jose Sharks of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:...
(2006–09), 60 - Shutouts: Alex StalockAlex StalockAlexander Joseph Stalock is an American professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the San Jose Sharks of the National Hockey League. He attended college at the University of Minnesota-Duluth, where he played college hockey for 3 years before starting his professional career.On...
(2009–11), 4 - Lowest GAA (min. 35 games) : Alex StalockAlex StalockAlexander Joseph Stalock is an American professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the San Jose Sharks of the National Hockey League. He attended college at the University of Minnesota-Duluth, where he played college hockey for 3 years before starting his professional career.On...
(2009–11), 2.55
Individual regular season
- Most Goals: Mathieu DarcheMathieu DarcheMathieu Darche is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who currently plays left wing with the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League. Mathieu is the younger brother of long snapper J. P. Darche.-Playing career:...
, 35 (2006–07) - Most Assists: Danny GroulxDanny GroulxDanny Groulx is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing for the Yugra Khanty-Mansiysk of the Kontinental Hockey League in Russia.-Playing career:...
, 52 (2009–10) - Most Points: Mathieu DarcheMathieu DarcheMathieu Darche is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who currently plays left wing with the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League. Mathieu is the younger brother of long snapper J. P. Darche.-Playing career:...
, 80 (2006–07) - Most Penalty Minutes: Brennan EvansBrennan EvansBrennan Evans is a Canadian professional ice hockey player with the Peoria Rivermen of the American Hockey League.-Playing career:...
, 211 (2007–08) - Most Power-Play Goals: Mathieu DarcheMathieu DarcheMathieu Darche is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who currently plays left wing with the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League. Mathieu is the younger brother of long snapper J. P. Darche.-Playing career:...
, 16 (2006–07) - Most Shorthanded Goals: Ryan VesceRyan VesceRyan Vesce is a professional ice hockey right winger. He currently plays for the Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod of the KHL. Undrafted, Vesce played hockey in college, then played professionally for leagues in North America and Europe....
, 3 (2008–09)
- Most Appearances: Alex StalockAlex StalockAlexander Joseph Stalock is an American professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the San Jose Sharks of the National Hockey League. He attended college at the University of Minnesota-Duluth, where he played college hockey for 3 years before starting his professional career.On...
, 61 (2009–10) - Most Minutes Played: Alex StalockAlex StalockAlexander Joseph Stalock is an American professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the San Jose Sharks of the National Hockey League. He attended college at the University of Minnesota-Duluth, where he played college hockey for 3 years before starting his professional career.On...
, 3,534 (2009–10) - Most Wins: Alex StalockAlex StalockAlexander Joseph Stalock is an American professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the San Jose Sharks of the National Hockey League. He attended college at the University of Minnesota-Duluth, where he played college hockey for 3 years before starting his professional career.On...
, 39 (2009–10) - Most Losses: Thomas GreissThomas GreissThomas Greiss is a German professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the San Jose Sharks of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:...
, 24 (2008–09) - Most Ties/SOL: Alex StalockAlex StalockAlexander Joseph Stalock is an American professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the San Jose Sharks of the National Hockey League. He attended college at the University of Minnesota-Duluth, where he played college hockey for 3 years before starting his professional career.On...
, 4 (2010-11) - Most Shutouts: Alex StalockAlex StalockAlexander Joseph Stalock is an American professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the San Jose Sharks of the National Hockey League. He attended college at the University of Minnesota-Duluth, where he played college hockey for 3 years before starting his professional career.On...
, 4 (2009–10) - Lowest GAA (min. 25 games): Thomas GreissThomas GreissThomas Greiss is a German professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the San Jose Sharks of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:...
, 2.47 (2008–09) - Highest Save Percentage (min. 25 games): Thomas GreissThomas GreissThomas Greiss is a German professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the San Jose Sharks of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:...
, .912 (2006–07)
All-time playoff leaders
- Games Played: 14 players tied, 12
- Goals: Patrick TraversePatrick TraversePatrick Traverse is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing for the Hamburg Freezers in Deutsche Eishockey Liga .-Playing career:...
(2006–09) / Jamie McGinnJamie McGinnJames Robert "Ginner" McGinn IV is a Canadian professional ice hockey player currently playing for the San Jose Sharks of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:...
(2006–09) / Andrew DesjardinsAndrew DesjardinsAndrew Desjardins is a Canadian professional ice hockey player currently with the San Jose Sharks of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:...
(2008–09), 4 - Assists: Riley Armstrong, 11 (2008–09)
- Points: Riley Armstrong, 14 (2008–09)
Franchise firsts
- First Game & Win: October 6, 2006. Worcester Sharks 4, Portland PiratesPortland PiratesThe Portland Pirates is a minor professional ice hockey team in the American Hockey League. They are the top affiliate of the Phoenix Coyotes of the National Hockey League. They play in the Cumberland County Civic Center in downtown Portland, Maine. The franchise was previously known as the...
3 [SO] - Franchise First Goal: October 6, 2006. Worcester Sharks 4, Portland PiratesPortland PiratesThe Portland Pirates is a minor professional ice hockey team in the American Hockey League. They are the top affiliate of the Phoenix Coyotes of the National Hockey League. They play in the Cumberland County Civic Center in downtown Portland, Maine. The franchise was previously known as the...
3 [SO]. Goal scored by Mathieu DarcheMathieu DarcheMathieu Darche is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who currently plays left wing with the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League. Mathieu is the younger brother of long snapper J. P. Darche.-Playing career:... - Franchise First Shutout: January 11, 2008 by Dimitri Patzold. Worcester Sharks 3, Providence BruinsProvidence BruinsThe Providence Bruins are an ice hockey team in the American Hockey League, and are the primary development team for the NHL's Boston Bruins. They play in Providence, Rhode Island at the Dunkin' Donuts Center.-History:...
0. - Franchise First Hat Trick: December 22, 2006 by Mathieu DarcheMathieu DarcheMathieu Darche is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who currently plays left wing with the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League. Mathieu is the younger brother of long snapper J. P. Darche.-Playing career:...
. Worcester Sharks 6, Manchester MonarchsManchester MonarchsThe Manchester Monarchs are a professional ice hockey team in the American Hockey League . They play in Manchester, New Hampshire at the Verizon Wireless Arena. They have been the AHL affiliate of the Los Angeles Kings since 2001.-History:...
4. - Franchise Largest Crowd: January 22, 2011. 9,803 Bridgeport Sound TigersBridgeport Sound TigersThe Bridgeport Sound Tigers are an ice hockey team playing in the American Hockey League. It has been the AHL affiliate of the National Hockey League's New York Islanders, who also own the franchise, since its inception, and use the same team colors as the parent Islanders do. The team is based in...
6, Worcester Sharks 3.
Franchise scoring leaders
These are the top-ten point-scorers in franchise history. Figures are updated after each completed AHL regular season.Note: Pos = Position; GP = Games Played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; * = current Sharks player
| Player | Pos | GP | G | A | Pts |
| Tom Cavanagh Tom Cavanagh (ice hockey) Thomas Garrett Cavanagh was an American professional ice hockey center who most recently played with the Springfield Falcons of the American Hockey League. He was drafted by the San Jose Sharks in the sixth round, 182nd overall, of the 2001 NHL Entry Draft... |
C | 202 | 46 | 92 | 138 |
| Steven Zalewski Steven Zalewski Steven "Steve" Zalewski is an American ice hockey center for the Albany Devils of the American Hockey League... |
C | 210 | 41 | 87 | 128 |
| Lukas Kaspar Lukas Kaspar Lukáš Kašpar is a Czech professional ice hockey player who plays for Barys Astana of the Kontinental Hockey League . He was originally drafted by the San Jose Sharks in the first round of the 2004 NHL Entry Draft... |
LW | 216 | 46 | 79 | 125 |
| Mike Iggulden Mike Iggulden Michael "Mike" Brian Iggulden is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre currently playing for the Växjö Lakers Hockey of the Swedish Elitserien .-Playing career:... |
C | 151 | 59 | 64 | 123 |
| Graham Mink Graham Mink Graham Mink is an American ice hockey Winger currently playing for the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League.-Playing career:... |
RW | 132 | 55 | 63 | 118 |
| Riley Armstrong | RW | 208 | 59 | 53 | 112 |
| Dan DaSilva Dan DaSilva Dan DaSilva is a Canadian professional ice hockey winger. He is currently playing with Lev Poprad, a professional ice hockey team based in Poprad, Slovakia that plays in the Kontinental Hockey League .-Playing career:... * |
RW | 178 | 43 | 64 | 107 |
| Ryan Vesce Ryan Vesce Ryan Vesce is a professional ice hockey right winger. He currently plays for the Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod of the KHL. Undrafted, Vesce played hockey in college, then played professionally for leagues in North America and Europe.... |
C | 102 | 38 | 63 | 101 |
| Andrew Desjardins Andrew Desjardins Andrew Desjardins is a Canadian professional ice hockey player currently with the San Jose Sharks of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:... * |
C | 212 | 39 | 58 | 97 |
| Derek Joslin Derek Joslin Derek Joslin is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing for the Carolina Hurricanes of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:... |
D | 201 | 26 | 70 | 96 |
All-Star Classic Representatives
- Mathieu DarcheMathieu DarcheMathieu Darche is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who currently plays left wing with the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League. Mathieu is the younger brother of long snapper J. P. Darche.-Playing career:...
, 2007 Canadian - Mike IgguldenMike IgguldenMichael "Mike" Brian Iggulden is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre currently playing for the Växjö Lakers Hockey of the Swedish Elitserien .-Playing career:...
, 2008 Canadian - Derek JoslinDerek JoslinDerek Joslin is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing for the Carolina Hurricanes of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:...
, 2009 Canadian - Ryan VesceRyan VesceRyan Vesce is a professional ice hockey right winger. He currently plays for the Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod of the KHL. Undrafted, Vesce played hockey in college, then played professionally for leagues in North America and Europe....
, 2009 PlanetUSA - Logan CoutureLogan CoutureLogan Couture is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre who currently plays for the San Jose Sharks of the National Hockey League . He was drafted by the Sharks ninth overall in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft.-Playing career:...
, 2010 Canadian - Alex StalockAlex StalockAlexander Joseph Stalock is an American professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the San Jose Sharks of the National Hockey League. He attended college at the University of Minnesota-Duluth, where he played college hockey for 3 years before starting his professional career.On...
, 2010 PlanetUSA - Justin BraunJustin Braun (ice hockey)Justin Braun is an American professional ice hockey player. He currently plays for the Worcester Sharks of the AHL....
, 2011 Eastern - Jonathan CheechooJonathan CheechooJonathan Earl Cheechoo is a Canadian professional ice hockey right winger currently playing for the Peoria Rivermen of the American Hockey League. During the 2005–06 National Hockey League season, he led the NHL with 56 goals and won the Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy...
, 2011 Eastern
Team captains
Graham MinkGraham Mink
Graham Mink is an American ice hockey Winger currently playing for the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League.-Playing career:...
, 2007–2008 Ryan Vesce
Ryan Vesce
Ryan Vesce is a professional ice hockey right winger. He currently plays for the Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod of the KHL. Undrafted, Vesce played hockey in college, then played professionally for leagues in North America and Europe....
, 2008–2010 Jay Leach
Jay Leach (ice hockey)
Jay Christopher Leach is an American professional ice hockey player, currently playing for the New Jersey Devils of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:...
, 2010–2011 Mike Moore
Mike Moore (ice hockey)
Mike Moore is a Canadian ice hockey defenceman who currently plays for the San Jose Sharks organization. He is currently the captain of the Sharks's American Hockey League affiliate, the Worcester Sharks....
, February 11, 2011 - Present
- Note: Head Coach Roy SommerRoy SommerRoy A. Sommer was a professional ice hockey player who played for the Edmonton Oilers of the NHL. He also served as an assistant coach of the San Jose Sharks. Since 1998, he has been the head coach of the Worcester Sharks, the American Hockey League affiliate of the San Jose Sharks. Currently, he...
never named a captain in the franchises' first year. Instead he would alternate 3 players to be Assistant Captains.
Broadcasters
Radio- Eric Lindquist - Play-by-Play
Television
- Eric Lindquist - Play-by-Play
- Kevin Shea - Color Commentary
Current roster
| Title | Staff member |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Roy Sommer Roy Sommer Roy A. Sommer was a professional ice hockey player who played for the Edmonton Oilers of the NHL. He also served as an assistant coach of the San Jose Sharks. Since 1998, he has been the head coach of the Worcester Sharks, the American Hockey League affiliate of the San Jose Sharks. Currently, he... |
| Assistant coach | David Cunniff |
| Head athletic trainer | Matthew White |
| Head Equipment manager | Chris Davidson-Adams |
| Assistant Equipment manager | Tim Wegner |
| Strength and conditioning assistant | Jaime Rodriguez |
| Medical Director | William B. Balcom, M.D. |
| Team Physician | Jason E. Simon, M.D. |
| Team Physician | Gary Peters, M.D. |
| Team Physician | Todd C. Malvey, D.O. |
Occasionally, former NHLer and Sharks scout Bryan Marchment
Bryan Marchment
Bryan William Marchment is a former Canadian ice hockey defenceman. He spent his NHL career with the Winnipeg Jets, Chicago Blackhawks, Hartford Whalers, Edmonton Oilers, Tampa Bay Lightning, San Jose Sharks, Colorado Avalanche, Toronto Maple Leafs and Calgary Flames...
joins the coaching staff for games in Worcester.