Bugs Falter in Colorado as Eagles Force Game 7
May 26, 2011 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs News Release
LOVELAND, CO - Game 6 of the CHL Ray Miron Presidents' Cup Finals got off to a rocky start and didn't improve much for the Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs in an 8-1 loss to the Colorado Eagles Wednesday night at the Budweiser Events Center. With the win, Colorado has evened the best-of-seven series at three games apiece and forced a decisive Game 7 in which a CHL Champion w ill be determined Friday night in Colorado.
Steven Crampton notched the only goal for the Mudbugs, who also had a Jamie Milam tally disallowed after it was ruled that the puck was kicked into the net. The ¬ËBugs went 0 for 5 on the powerplay and used both goaltenders as they surrendered eight goals in the playoffs for the first time ever on the way to the most lopsided defeat in franchise history.
Colorado jumped on the Mudbugs early in Game 6, starting with Scott May's powerplay goal from the right circle less than three minutes in. Aaron Schneekloth followed later in the period, cutting into the slot and beating Ryan Munce over his right shoulder. Kevin Ulanski's shorthanded goal just over two minutes later signaled the end of the night for Munce, who was replaced by John DeCaro as Bossier-Shreveport trailed 3-0 after one.
Adam Chorneyko scored another powerplay goal early in the second frame that was followed by Daymen Rycroft's tip-in of a Jason Beatty shot from the point to make it 5-0. The game then turned ugly as the teams combined for 45 total penalty minutes in the second period alone. After the officials ruled that Milam illegally deflected a Shawn Limpright pass into the net with his skate, Steven Crampton got the Mudbugs on the board with a rebound goal off a backhand shot from Brett Smith at 12:32 of the period.
With the game firmly in hand, Colorado extended the lead in the third with goals from Chorneyko and May before Chorneyko completed the hat trick with just 1:30 left in the game.
Ryan Munce (3-3) took the loss after giving up three goals on seven shots in the first 17 minutes, while John DeCaro made 11 saves and surrendered five goals in the last 43 minutes of play. Kyle Jones (5-5) stopped 24 shots as Bossier-Shreveport actually outshot Colorado 25-23 in the contest. The Eagles scored two powerplay goals on four chances while holding the ¬ËBugs scoreless on five opportunities.
With the Presidents' Cup Finals now tied at three games apiece, the 2011 CHL Champion will be determined by one final game at the Budweiser Events Center. Game 7 of the series is set for 8:05 pm Central time on Friday night, with radio coverage beginning at 7:45 pm on AM 1130 KWKH.
The game will also be shown live on CHL-TV, and don't forget you can join your fellow ¬ËBugs fans in watching Friday's Game 7 at Archie Hebert's Sports Bar & Grill (located at the Villagio in Bossier City), for the official Mudbugs playoff watch party.
Season and group tickets are on sale by calling 318-752-BUGS (2847) or by visiting our website at www.mudbugshockey.com.
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