NAHL Amarillo Bulls

Bulls beat New Mexico 8-2 for second win in a row and third straight on home ice

Published on October 1, 2010 under North American Hockey League (NAHL)
Amarillo Bulls News Release


AMARILLO, TX - The Amarillo Bulls continued their red hot play on Friday night. The Bulls scored five first period goals and went on to beat the New Mexico Mustangs 8-2 at the Bull Pen in the Amarillo Civic Center. It was the Bulls second win in a row, and third in their last four games. It improved their record to 6-1-1.

Seven different players figured in the scoring and several netted their first goal of the season. After a wild opening 20 minutes that produced seven goals, the final 40 minutes had just three.

The game didn't start well for Amarillo as they fell behind 1-0 before the first period was six minutes old. That goal seemed to ignite the Bulls offense and they struck quickly and often. Derek Hills scored first from TJ Sarcona at 6:25. Michael Erickson gave the Bulls the lead for good with his first in the NAHL from Cody Freeman and Travis Hill. Matt Johnson got into the scoring when he netted an unassisted marker to make it 3-1. Stephen Obarzanek scored for the home side when he finished off a play from Sarcona. The Bulls were not done yet as Luke Jenkins scored from Matt Johnson at 16:49 and after the dust settled it was 5-1. The Mustangs rounded out the scoring with a goal in the final 2 minutes of the period.

The second period saw New Mexico fire 17 shots on goaltender Nikifor Szczerba but they couldn't score. However Amarillo's power play got rolling as Derek Hills notched his second of the game to make it 6-2 from Mitch Rogge and Cody Freeman at 9:33.

Two more goals were added by Amarillo in the final 20 minutes to finish the scoring. First Cody Freeman on a feed from Michael Erickson at 3:08, and then Travis Hill with his first from Freeman and Chris Cass.

Amarillo outshot New Mexico 43-30 including 14-12 in the final period. There were a total of seven power plays with the Bulls going 2 for 4.

The Amarillo Bulls and the New Mexico Mustangs will play one another again tomorrow (Saturday) night at 7 pm at the Amarillo Civic Center. The first 500 fans will receive a cowbell courtesy of Budweiser. Tickets are available at all Panhandle Ticket Outlets including United Supermarkets or on line at www.amarillobulls.com. For further information including group tickets and flex packs call the Bulls office at 806-242-1122.

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