Cotton Kings Weekly Notes

Published on March 12, 2003 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
Lubbock Cotton Kings News Release


LUBBOCK COTTON KINGS

2002-03 WEEKLY RELEASE

FOR THE WEEK OF MAR 10 – 16TH

DONSKOV IS "THE MAN"

Anthony Donskov earned CHL recognition Monday, earning the CHL "Man of the Year" award, which is presented annually to the CHL player adjudged to have best exemplified strong leadership qualities on and off the ice, while making significant and noteworthy humanitarian contributions to his community. The second year pro has made a significant impact on his adopted community of Lubbock, establishing the "Caps For Courage" program to benefit the Kelsey Logan Angel Fund, founded in May of 1995 by Pam and Brad Logan to honor the memory of their daughter, Kelsey, who died of cancer at the age of 2½. The Fund is solely dedicated to helping those under the age of 18 who suffer from cancer, through assistance with medical costs not covered by insurance, as well as any other additional manners in which to bring joy into the lives of young cancer patients. "Caps For Courage" sells autographed caps for $25.00 with all profits going directly to this most worthwhile cause. To date, the program has raised nearly $4,000.00 dollars. "This award does not mean this program has come to a close," said Donskov. "This is a program that benefits children in the Lubbock area that battle the same problems as children everywhere, and my goal is to have ‘Caps for Courage' embraced by all CHL teams to benefit children in their market." CHL President Brad Treliving extended his congratulations to Donskov, noting "We have the distinct honor of having numerous players within the CHL who are highly committed to lending their assistance to worthwhile causes, and are most pleased to recognize Anthony's tireless dedication to helping those less fortunate." Donskov becomes the first ‘King to ever achieve the league award.

20/20

Heading into this week, the Cotton Kings currently have two players that have tallied over 20 goals (Blaz Emersic 31, Dave MacIntyre 22) and have 5 players within reach of 20 goals. Forwards Paul Fioroni and Jan Melichercik each have 18, rookie Matic Kralj has 17, and Barry McKinlay and Anthony Donskov each have 15 goals on the season. Last season, only 3 players (Blaz Emersic, Dave MacIntyre and Jan Melichercik) were able to hit the 20-goal mark. The Cotton Kings inaugural season (99/00 in a 71-game schedule) produced the most balance, as five players (Kyle Reeves, Doug McCarthy, Mark Green, Mike Legg, Bobby Brown) were able to reach the mark. The 99/00 season also produced 8 players with at least 15 goals and Lubbock's current squad (playing a 64-game schedule) has 7 players that have tallied at least 15 goals on the season.

‘KING OF THE WEEK

Dave MacIntyre has been named as Lubbock's ‘King of the Week for March 3 – 9th. MacIntyre recorded 8 points in the week's four games with 4 goals and 4 assists. The Sydney, Nova Scotia native has scored 10 goals in his past 12 games and has a 7 game-point streak heading into the week. The ‘Kings also had great performances through the week by Mike Brusseau, James Sheehan, and Jan Melichercik.

PLAYOFF CHASE

Heading into the week, the Cotton Kings and Corpus Christi are tied for the final playoff spot with 63 points in the standings, but Lubbock has four games remaining and Corpus Christi only has three. New Mexico is two points behind with 61 points and has four games remaining. Corpus Christi hosts Laredo on Friday and Bossier Shreveport on Sunday with a trip to San Angelo on Saturday night. New Mexico plays El Paso Tuesday before heading on a long trip to Memphis on Friday, Indianapolis on Saturday and Wichita on Sunday. Sunday ends the regular season in the CHL.

WEEK IN REVIEW

Tue. Mar. 4 1-2 OTL (so) @ Amarillo Top Star: AMA-Brandon Carper 1 pt. (game winning goal)

Thu. Mar. 6 4-2 W vs. San Angelo Top Star: LUB-Mike Dawson 1 pt. (game winning goal)

Fri. Mar. 7 6-3 W @ San Angelo Top Star: LUB-Blaz Emersic 3 pts. (2g,1a)

Sat. Mar. 8 5-3 W vs. Corpus Christi Top Star: LUB-Jan Melichercik 3 pts (1g,2a)

WEEK AHEAD

Tue. Mar. 11 7:00 PM @ Odessa Jackalopes Radio: KFYO 790 AM

Notes: The ‘Kings wrap up an eight game season series with the Odessa Jackalopes in Odessa with an opportunity to take the season series with a regulation win. This game is Odessa's final home game of the season and the Jackalopes clinched the Southwest Division title Saturday night and will take the #2 seed in the playoffs. This game is Lubbock's game in hand over Corpus Christi.

Fri. Mar. 14 7:05 PM vs El Paso Buzzards Radio: KOOL 98.1 FM

Notes: The Cotton Kings host El Paso for Texas Tech Appreciation Night. The Cotton Kings will be wearing commemorative Texas Tech uniforms, which will be auctioned off throughout the game. Lubbock is 6-2-0 this season against El Paso, with Dave MacIntyre leading the way with 5 goals and 6 assists for 11 points.

Sat. Mar. 15 7:05 PM @ Fort Worth Brahmas Radio: KKAM 1340 AM

Notes: Lubbock and Fort Worth are tied 1-1-0 in the season series and Lubbock's last trip to Fort Worth (Feb. 14) resulted in an 8-2 loss. Fort Worth's Chad Woollard leads all scorers in the series with 4 points (3g,1a). Lubbock is led the series by Mike Dawson, who has 3 points (2g,1a).

Sun. Mar. 16 6:05 PM vs San Angelo Saints Radio: KFYO 790 AM

Notes: The ‘Kings wrap up the regular season hosting the San Angelo Saints. Lubbock looks to remain perfect on the season over the Saints, as Lubbock is 4-0-0 on the season, with Blaz Emersic leading the series with 3 goals and 6 assists for 9 points.

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