CHL Colorado Eagles

Eagles defeated by Mudbugs in shootout, 3-2

Published on January 23, 2004 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
Colorado Eagles News Release


WINDSOR, CO - The Colorado Eagles of the Central Hockey League (CHL) suffered a disapoining loss tonight in a shootout to the Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs at the Budweiser Events Center tonight, 3-2 . The Eagles sold out their twenty-second consecutive home game tonight, 5,211 fans were in attendance. The Eagles are now 27-10-3 and have 57 points. The Mudbugs are now 27-8-3 on the season with 57 points. Eagles center Riley Nelson and left winger Mike McGhan each scored a goal in the game. Eagles goaltender Ryan Bach saved 19 of 21 shots. Mudbugs forwards Trevor Buchanan and Ryan Manitowich each netted a goal in the game, while Dan Wildfong netted the game-winner in the shootout. Tulsa's netminder Rod Branch saved an impressive 33 of 35 shots.

Mudbugs were first to score when Buchanan netted the first goal of the evening thirteen minutes six seconds into the period. He was assisted by forward David Oliver and defenseman Travis Bell. Only two minutes twenty three seconds later Manitowich scored on a scrum in front of the net. Forwards Buchanan and Jason Campbell each earned an assist on the play. Mudbugs goaltender Jeff Blair saved all 8 of the Eagles' shots on net. The period ended with a 2-0 Mudbugs lead.

The Eagles matched the Mudbugs first period with two goals of their own in the second. Colorado's Nelson scored the Eagles' first goal only four minutes thirty five seconds into the period; right winger Greg Pankewicz and left winger Ryan Tobler each recorded an assist. With just under five minutes to play in the period, McGhan scored his eighth goal of the season (15:11). He was assisted by defenseman Aaron Grosul and center Brad Patterson. After two periods, Eagles goaltender Ryan Bach saved 9 of 11 shots on goal, while goaltender Jeff Blair saved 16 of 18 shots for the Mudbugs. The period ended with a 2-2 tie.

The third period began with numerous scoring chances for both teams, but neither team managed to put the puck in the net extending the game to an overtime period.

Overtime remained scoreless forcing a shootout. The Mudbugs scored three straight goals in the shootout to win the game. Wildfong scored the game-winning goal. The Eagles outshot the Mudbugs 35 to 22.

ON WAIVERS

Before this evenings game, coach Chris Stewart put left winger Lee Arnold on waivers. In 19 games with the Eagles, Arnold scored one goal and also had one assist.

NEXT FOR THE EAGLES

The Eagles will face off with the Mudbugs again tomorrow in a rematch. The game will begin at 3:15 p.m. (MST), and will be televised on KTVD, UPN 20. The Eagles will then leave for a three game road trip. They will face the Lubbock Cotton Kings Thursday, January 29 at 6:05 p.m. (MST). The Eagles will travel to Oklahoma City go face the Blazers the next day, Friday, January 30 at 6:35 p.m. (MST). The final game of the road trip ends with with a game against Wichita, Saturday, January 31 at 6:30 p.m. (MST).

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