Cotton Kings Weekly Update

Published on December 13, 2005 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
Lubbock Cotton Kings News Release


PARK THE BUS

The Lubbock Cotton Kings wrapped up their toughest stretch of games this past weekend, winning two out of three contests in a three-in-three set against Southeast Division opponents. Overall during the stretch, the Kings posted a 3-3-0 record and played 6 games in 10 nights while logging 4,500 miles of travel. The Cotton Kings opened last week's action in Odessa on Tuesday, but the weary Kings dropped the Southwest Division battle 6-3 to the hungry Jackalopes. They hosted the Laredo Bucks Friday and the two defensive-minded squads combined for 13 goals in a game that had to be decided in overtime, which the Kings won 7-6 in the shootout. The offense disappeared the following night, as the two clubs closed out the season series and the home-and-home set in Laredo with the Bucks claiming a 2-0 victory. Lubbock finished the week Sunday ending a three-game road winless streak in Corpus Christi with a 3-2 overtime win with a game winning goal by Josh Anderson. Things slow down the remainder of the month for the Kings, as the Kings next six games will cover 14 days. The Kings will only play two games over a nine day span (Dec. 12 - Dec. 21), with just one game scheduled for this week. Lubbock hosts the Odessa Jackalopes Saturday night for just the second visit to Lubbock for the Jackalopes on the season. This week's schedule will be the first one of the season that does not include a road trip for the Kings.

TIS THE SEASON

On Friday night, Cotton Kings veteran forward Jan Melichercik produced his second four-point performance of not only the season, but for the month of December as well. Both single-game marks tied his career individual game high records and he has 8 four-point performances all-time as a Cotton King. Melichercik has three goals and six assists for nine points to lead the Kings in December scoring through six games in the month. The nine points in December ranks tied for seventh in the league. The following is a list of the CHL's top scoring leaders for December through December 11th.

TEAM PLAYER POS GP G A PTS +/- PIM PPG
1 RGV Bencharski, Daymen LW 5 7 6 13 0 9 4
2 AMA Wray, Scott LW 5 5 7 12 +1 2 3
AMA Hahn, Derek C 5 5 7 12 +2 2 1
ODE Thinel, Sebastien RW 7 4 8 12 +8 0 1
5 RGV Weisgerber, Trevor RW 5 3 8 11 0 4 2
6 ODE Leveille, Dominic RW 7 3 7 10 +1 4 2
7 LUB Melichercik, Jan C 6 3 6 9 -2 0 1
TUL Dahl, Jim LW 6 6 3 9 +3 21 2
TUL Cesky, Jaroslav RW 6 3 6 9 +2 15 2
WIC Clayton, Travis C 4 1 8 9 0 8 0
ODE Hillman, Scott D 7 2 7 9 +5 2 1
YNG Barnes, Scott RW 6 3 6 9 +3 10 0
YNG Richards, Chris C 6 2 7 9 -6 14 1

"HEROES & LEGACIES" COTTON KINGS "HERO OF THE WEEK"

Each week a member of the Cotton Kings is selected as the "Heroes & Legacies Hero of the Week" for their performance in the previous week's games, and this week's recipient for their effort last week is speedy forward Nolan Graham. The second-year King was second in scoring for the week for Lubbock, behind Jan Melichercik, with 2 goals and 2 assists for 4 points, but Graham only played in three of the four games during the week and his presence was noticed. The Nanaimo, BC native contributed a goal and a pair of assists for three points Friday against Laredo, but missed Saturday's 2-0 shutout loss in Laredo due to an overnight illness. His presence was missed, as the team fired a season low 18 shots, but he was back on the roster Sunday in Corpus Christi and tallied a power play goal in the Cotton Kings 3-2 OT win. Graham leads the Kings in offense this season with 22 points and 12 goals.

CHRISTMAS PROMOTIONS

TOYS FOR TOTS: Receive $3 off any ticket for home games on Dec. 17 & 23 by donating a toy or stuffed animal for the Toys for Tots program. Those receiving a discount and bringing a stuffed animal will be allowed to throw the stuffed animal onto the ice after the Cotton Kings score their first goal in each of the games mentioned. Call 747-PUCK for more info!

KINGS CHRISTMAS DINNER: The Texas Roadhouse Player and Fan Party is scheduled for Tuesday (Dec. 13) from 4pm-6:30pm. Just come out, hang out, have dinner and enjoy the company of fellow fans. Door prizes will be given away from the Cotton Kings and the Texas Roadhouse.

LAST CHANCE FOR ANGEL FIRE: This is the last week to sign up for your chance to win a fabulous ski getaway to Angel Fire, New Mexico. This trip includes lodging for 4 people for 4 nights and ski lift tickets for 4 people for 3 days. Plus you will get four free Cotton Kings vouchers just for signing up. Hurry down to Troy's Ski Apparel located at the corner of University and the South Loop in the Poka Lambro Plaza for a chance to win big in the Troy's Ski Apparel/Cotton Kings Angel Fire Getaway.

THIS WEEK'S "INSIDE THE NUMBERS"

4 of 5 - Points - Cotton Kings rookie forward Josh Anderson has four of his five goals tallied on the road this season.

11-7-2 - Record - The Southwest Division is 11-7-2 against Southeast Division teams this season and 18-14-6 overall against non-division opponents.

276 - Shots - The Cotton Kings rank third in the CHL with 276 shots on goal during the second period of play this season.

WEEK IN REVIEW

Dec. 6 @ Odessa L 3-6 Top Star: ODE - Don Margettie (2g,1a 3pts.)

Dec. 9 vs. Laredo W (SO) 7-6 Top Star: LUB - Jan Melichercik (2g,2a 4pts.)

Dec. 10 @ Laredo L 0-2 Top Star: LAR - Adam Rivet (gw, sh goal)

Dec. 11 @ Corpus Christi W (OT) 3-2 Top Star: LUB - Josh Anderson (1g,1a 2pts.)

WEEK AHEAD PRACTICE TIMES: Wed - Fri: 10-11:15 AM

Sat. Dec. 17 7:05 pm vs. Odessa Jackalopes Radio: KKAM 1340 AM TV: CHLTV.COM

Notes: The Lubbock Cotton Kings only hit the ice once this week and it will come against the Southwest Division leading Odessa Jackalopes. The first 1,000 fans receive Pucks compliments of Midas. The contest is the sixth meeting of the season and just the second in Lubbock, where the Kings are 1-0-0 against them after a 7-1 Kids Day victory in November. The overall season series is led by Odessa 3-2-0 this season. Nolan Graham (3g,2a) has five points to lead the season series offensively for the Kings, while Odessa's Sebastien Thinel (1g,5a) has six points for Odessa against Lubbock. Lubbock is 23-35-5 all-time against the Jacks', while Odessa is 40-20-3 against the Kings in the all-time series. Odessa's Scott Hillman is the all-time series scoring leader with 8 goals and 41 assists for 49 points. Jan Melichercik is the Cotton Kings all-time leader in scoring against Odessa with 35 points (15g,20a).

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