'Catters Score Six Times to Defeat Pensacola in Return Home
January 21, 2007 - ECHL (ECHL)
Texas Wildcatters News Release
Pensacola, FL (January 21, 2007) The Wildcatters got goals from six different scorers in a 6-3 win over Pensacola in front of 1,759 at Ford Arena. The 'Catters scored four unanswered goals after the Ice Pilots took an early 1-0 lead on Mike Wirll's 27th goal of the season. Kevin Baker scored his 19th of the year. It was on the power play at 5:51 of the first period to tie the game up at one. Mike Madill threw a shot on net from the blue line to give the 'Catters their first lead of the game.
Then, Marco Rosa scored his fifth goal in the last four games to make it a 3-1 game. Daniel Sparre opened the second period scoring with a power play goal and Texas was coasting, up 4-1. The Ice Pilots wouldn't quit as David Wrigley and Nate Metcalf made it a 4-3 game. Mike Bayrack who had two assists chipped in with his 16th goal of the season and then Olivier Proulx insured the Wildcatters victory. Texas went on for the 6-3 win. Miroslav Kopriva made 21 saves for the win. It is his fourth win of the season against Pensacola. The 'Catters went 4 for 8 on the power play while Pensacola was 1 for 6. Texas out shot the Ice Pilots 49 to 24.
The Texas Wildcatters are the ECHL affiliate for the AHL's Houston Aeros. The next Wildcatters home game is on Thursday, January 25 vs. the South Carolina Stingrays. Don't miss any hard-hitting Wildcatters hockey action. 2006-07 Season Tickets are still available. Wildcatters' season tickets start at just $9 per game and feature numerous benefits including free parking and discounted merchandise. Group discount plans are also available by calling (409) 951-5500. For single game tickets stop by the Ford Park Box Office, call (409) 833-7747 or log on to ticketmaster.com. For more information, visit the Wildcatters online at www.wildcattershockey.com.
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