Buzzards Fans Continue High Attendance
November 25, 2002 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
El Paso Buzzards News Release
In a rematch of the first round of the 2002 PresidentÂ’s Cup playoffs, 4,447 of El PasoÂ’s faithful saw a fantastic game as the Buzzards lost a heartbreaker to the Odessa Jackalopes 2-1 Saturday at the El Paso County Coliseum. It was a difficult loss for the Buzzards who rebounded from a 10-1 loss against New Mexico on Friday and played hard against OdessaÂ’s neutral zone trap. Wearing their black road jerseys to the delight of the fans, the Buzzards scored with a fantastic mid-air redirection goal by center Joe Gray at 15:40 in the second period. GrayÂ’s goal was his third of the year and was assisted by defenseman Jeff Potter and right winger Derek Reynolds. BuzzardsÂ’ goaltender Matt Carmichael played an outstanding game, stopping 27 shots. The loss drops the Buzzards to 4-12-1 overall, 3-7-0 at home and was their eighth loss in a row.
BUZZARDS RING IN THE HOLIDAYS FOR CHARITY
Instead of hockey sticks and helmets, the Buzzards used Christmas carols and Santa hats to ring in the holidays and help out local charities. The Buzzards sang Christmas carols, met with fans, signed autographs and took pictures at Sunday’s “An Evening of Giving” charity event at El Paso’s Sunland Park Mall. The event kicked off the holiday shopping season by allowing shoppers to make gift purchases after regular mall hours and without the fuss of packed stores. Tickets to the event were sold by local charities with more than 70 groups benefiting from the proceeds. The Buzzards caravanned around the mall, donning their white home jerseys and Santa hats, singing Christmas carols such as “Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer,” “Silent Night” and “Feliz Navidad.” Shoppers said the Buzzards were the most entertaining act with their singing and interaction with fans.
LAST WEEKÂ’S BUZZ
Wed., Nov. 20 Lubbock 5 vs. Buzzards 2 at The Nest
Fri., Nov. 22 Buzzards 1 vs. New Mexico 10 in Albuquerque
Sat., Nov. 23 Odessa 2 vs. Buzzards 1 at The Nest
THIS WEEKÂ’S BUZZ
Fri., Nov. 29 San Angelo vs. Buzzards at the Nest
Radio: 6:45 pm 1380 AM “El Paso’s Sports Ticket
Notes: The Buzzards look to end an eight-game skid as they prepare to battle the San Angelo Saints for the third time this season. The Saints, with a record of 8-11-0 (16 points), are in fourth place in the Southeast Division. In two games, the teams each won one by the score of 5-2 at their home venues. In the previous game at the Nest, BuzzardsÂ’ right winger Josh Tymchak scored two goals, centers Russ Guzior and Jeff Scharf each had a goal and an assist and goaltender Matt Carmichael made 31 saves for the victory. The Buzzards' Scharf leads the team in scoring with 8 goals and 9 assists (17 points). San Angelo is led in scoring by Chris Peach who has 7 goals and 18 assists in 19 games.
Sat., Nov. 30 Odessa vs. Buzzards at the Nest
Radio: 6:45 pm 1380 AM “El Paso’s Sports Ticket
Notes: In a rematch of SaturdayÂ’s matchup, the Odessa Jackalopes visit the Nest with the Buzzards looking for revenge. BuzzardsÂ’ head coach Craig Coxe will have his team fired up for the Southwest Division clash. Odessa won the game Saturday 2-1 on a goal with 18 seconds left to play in the third period. Odessa leads the season series 2-0 and will visit the Nest for the second time this week. BuzzardsÂ’ left winger Troy Linna said he expects to be back and fully healed from a shoulder injury that kept him out of last weekÂ’s action. Forward John Bossio, who has 9 goals and 8 assists in 17 games, leads Odessa.
BUZZARD OF THE WEEK
First year right winger Derek Reynolds has been named Buzzard of the Week for the week of November 18-24. Reyonlds, 27, a former CHL rookie of the year, collected the BuzzardsÂ’ lone goal against New Mexico and an assist against Odessa. Reynolds, in 11 games, has 2 goals and 3 assists for the Buzzards.
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