Bugs Drop Opening Game to IceRays
Published on January 9, 2026 under North American Hockey League (NAHL)
Shreveport Mudbugs News Release
The Shreveport Mudbugs (15-13-3-3) scored first, but ultimately fell to the IceRays 4-1 on Friday night.
Johnathon Berndt opened up the scoring with the game's first goal, his 10th, at the 5:58 mark of the 1st period. Samango and Tremblay earned their 16th and 5th assists, respectively. The IceRays evened it up in late in the first, and followed up with 3 goals in the final frame, to take the 4-1 victory.
The Bugs return to the ice in Corpus Christi tomorrow with a 7:05 puck drop, join Zac Grant and Duncan Welker on NATV and the Mudbugs Audio Network for Landers pregame coverage, hitting the air at 6:45.
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