Bugs Stumble in Series Opener to Ice Wolves
NAHL Shreveport Mudbugs

Bugs Stumble in Series Opener to Ice Wolves

Published on October 17, 2025 under North American Hockey League (NAHL)
Shreveport Mudbugs News Release


The Shreveport Mudbugs (5-5-2) couldn't get much going and fell to the New Mexico Ice Wolves, 4-1 at George's Pond in Hirsch Coliseum Friday night.

After NM grabbed the game's first goal, the Bugs responded w/ a goal from Liam Wolfe-Taulbee tipping home a shot from the slot to even the score, 1-1 at 15:47 of the opening period. The Wolves went back up ahead w/ 2:18 left in the opening frame as George McCaffery rammed home a rebound in front to give NM the lead again at 2-1.

NM's Brock Fairbanks and Sean Smith added goals in the 2nd period to extend the Ice Wolves lead to 4-1.

There was no goals scored from either team in the third period as the Ice Wolves topped the Mudbugs, 4-1.

The Bugs and Ice Wolves will conclude their two-game series tomorrow night. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:11 P.M. from George's Pond in Hirsch Coliseum. Don't forget to stick around after the game for our "Glo-Tober Fest" Glow in the dark postgame skate w/ the players.

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