A big effort against the Worcester Sharks combined for a 5-3 victory for the Manchester Monarchs for their first win of the new year in front of 4,471 fans at DCU Center last night.
Manchester (15-15-4-1) is tied for fifth place in the Atlantic Division with Worcester (15-13-3-2). Both teams have 35 points.
Manchester jumped out to a 3-1 lead after one period on goals by Trevor Lewis, Lauri Tukonen and Matt Moulson.
Brian Boyle scored the winning goal on a power play early in the third period for Manchester. Brady Murray finished off the scoring for the Monarchs.
Nate Raduns scored twice and had an assist
Monarchs strike for needed win (Union Leader) 
