Colorado Shuts Out Scorpions

February 17, 2008 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
New Mexico Scorpions News Release


[ RIO RANCHO, N.M.]-A tough weekend ended with the Scorpions suffering their first shutout of the season. Colorado backstop Sebastien Laplante led the Eagles to a 6-0 victory Sunday afternoon.

Colorado came out of the gates quickly. Seth Leonard picked up a rebound and shot it into the net 2:47 into the first period. With the Eagles on a power play, Riley Nelson launched a slap shot past the glove of Andrew Martin, giving the Eagles a 2-0 lead.

The Eagles lead grew in the second period. Nelson scored his second power play goal on the afternoon at the 12:19 mark. New Mexico turned it over inside their own zone four minutes later, and Steve Haddon made them pay with his 10th goal of the season.

Consistency continued in the third period with Colorado tacking on two more goals. Leonard scored his second goal of the game 7:32 into the final frame. Former Scorpion Aaron Schneekloth finished the afternoon's scoring with a snap shot at the 13:40 mark.

The loss was the third straight for the Scorpions. New Mexico remains tied for second place in the Southwest Division with Odessa, four points behind Arizona.

A week in Prescott Valley, Arizona awaits the Scorpions. New Mexico will visit their divisional rivals Wednesday, Friday and Saturday inside Tim's Toyota Center. All three games start at 7:05 p.m. Tune into 1050 KTBL on Wednesday while Friday and Saturday can be heard on 610 The Sports Animal. New Mexico returns home on Friday, February 29th, for another battle against the Sundogs.

Take advantage of the Scorpions "All You Can Eat Weekend Special." Eat all the hot dogs, sodas, nachos and popcorn you want while sitting in a corner seat for only $20. Call the Scorpions' office at (505) 881-PUCK (7825) or visit www.scorpionshockey.com to find out how you can be a part of Real Hockey, Rio Entertainment. You don't want to miss your chance to watch the Scorpions drive toward the Ray Miron President's Cup.



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