Christmas Comes Early, Gorillas Win Big
December 19, 2009 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Amarillo Gorillas News Release
Amarillo, TX - The Amarillo Gorillas came out flying and earned the 6-3 victory Saturday night versus the Laredo Bucks.
Amarillo struck first after a scintillating opening period. Forward Jake Morissette created a turnover inside the Laredo zone, where from the far wall, Morissette tossed his pass to the near side of the goal for a streaking Stuart MacRae. MacRae banked home his shot to give Amarillo the 1-0 lead after one.
The floodgates opened in the middle period, as both teams combined to score a total of 7 goals. The Gorillas earned goals from four different skaters; David Nimmo (2 goals), defensemen Erik Felde (first CHL goal of his career), Jake Obermeyer, and Anthony Battaglia. The Gorillas matched their season-high in shots on goal in a period with 17, and ended the frame up 6-2.
Amarillo shutdown any Laredo comeback attempt in the third, only allowing one goal in the final period. Final score, Amarillo 6 Laredo 3.
Amarillo set a season-high mark for goals scored in a period with 5 in the 2nd frame...MacRae's first period goal now gives him points over his last 7 home games...Jake Morissette's first period assist snapped his 6-game pointless streak.
The Gorillas will have Christmas off, but will host the Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees December 26th & 27th in the Amarillo Civic Center. When fans purchase a $16 game ticket to Saturday's game, they'll receive a Sunday ticket for FREE! Call 806.242.PUCK for details.
The AMARILLO GORILLAS are offering multiple promotional deals during the month of December. Log on to amarillogorillas.com or call our office at (806) 242-PUCK (7825) for more information.
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