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Home Game 34

AHL Game: 1039

Who: Worcester Sharks

Where: Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza

When: 7:05 p.m. EST

Media Kit

Last Game: For WBS: This past Wednesday in Winnipeg vs. the Moose, the Pens won 4-1. They had to comeback to do it and got goals from Bryan Lerg, Zach Sill, Corey Potter and Tim Wallace. For WOR: Last night in Providence vs. the Bruins the Sharks lost 4-1. John McCarthy had the lone goal for the Sharks in the loss.

Last Meeting: November 13 in Worcester, the Pens won 2-0. Brad Thiessen had a 38 save shutout and Ryan Craig and Tim Wallace had goals in the victory.

Record: For WBS, 48-18-0-1 (97 pts., 1st place East Division) — For WOR, 31-25-4-8 (74 pts., 4th place Atlantic Division)

Why you should care: The Sharks are battling for their playoff lives right now and are looking to come to Wilkes-Barre to upset the Pens, who are coming off of their longest road trip in franchise history. With a win tonight, the Penguins clinch a playoff berth.

Referee(s): Ryan Fraser

Linesmen: Matt McNulty / Bob Fyrer

Twitter: @wbspenguins / @WorcesterSharks / @nafsnep

Beat writers: @CVBombulie

Radio: For WBS: 102.3 The Mountain. For Worcester: WTAG (AM 580 / FM 94.9)

Television: AHL Live / My Network TV WQMY (in Wilkes-Barre)

Promotion(s): Penguins Wobbler Doll (first 5,000 fans) –  St. Patrick’s Day Celebration & Jersey Auction – Pot O’ Gold Puck Sale & Irish Entertainment.

Next Five Games: CHA 3/20, ALB 3/23, @ BNG 3/25, @ ADK 3/26, @ HER 3/27