Bulls Still Unbeaten at NAHL Showcase Beat Bismarck Bobcats 5-1
September 16, 2011 - North American Hockey League (NAHL)
Amarillo Bulls News Release
BLAINE, MN - It was another outstanding effort by the Amarillo Bulls at the NAHL Showcase in Blaine, Minnesota on Friday night.
This time, a three-goal, second-period outburst -- lifted the Bulls past the Bismarck Bobcats 4-1 and remain unbeaten at the North American Hockey League's signature event.
The Bulls conclude their play at the Showcase on Saturday night with a game against the Coulee Region Chill at 7:15 pm.
A late goal in the opening 20 minutes got Amarillo's attack underway when Joe Kozlak scored from TJ Sarcona at 19:57.
Bismarck tied the game early in the second period on the power play, but after that it was all Bulls. TJ Sarcona jammed home a shot at the side of the net from Brooks Behling and Karl Beckman at 7:58.
That goal was followed up a short time later by Jude Warner's breakaway tally from Brooks Behling at 10:37. Brandon Lubin continued the assault when he stuffed one home in the top shelf from Matt Johnson and Michael Erickson at 12:21.
TJ Sarcona fired his second goal of the game to round out the scoring in the final minute of the third period.
Goaltender Mike Taffe stopped 19 of 20 shots he faced to notch his first win in a Bulls' uniform. There were 10 total power plays in the contest with each team netting one goal.
The Bulls last game at the NAHL Showcase on Saturday against the Coulee Region Chill can be heard live on ESPN1440 and www.amarillobulls.com beginning with the Bulls Warm Up Show Presented By Wayland Baptist University at 7 pm. Denis J. Puska brings you the exciting call at 7:15 pm. The game is also available on Pay Per View courtesy of Fast Hockey, and a high speed internet connection is required in order to view the game.
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