Teddy Purcell scored twice and LA Kings rookie goaltender Jonathan Bernier made an inspiring debut in the AHL as the Monarchs chewed up the Worcester Sharks, 4-1 in front of the first capacity crowd of the season -- 9,932 -- in Verizon Wireless Arena.
All that got past the 19-year-old Bernier, the Kings' first pick (11th overall) in 2006, was a wide-open short-handed goal in the second period. Bernier made 27 stops in his second career pro victory. He beat Anaheim in the Kings' season opener in London, but three losses later was sent back to junior hockey in Lewiston, Maine.
"I'm better for sure," said Bernier. "The guys did a good job with rebounds in front of me and it's a win."
UnionLeader.com - New Hampshire news - Bernier sharp in debut with Monarchs - Sunday, Apr. 6, 2008
Bernier sharp in debut with Monarchs (Union Leader) 
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