CHL Colorado Eagles

Eagles Strike in Overtime, Beat Rage 4-3

December 15, 2006 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Colorado Eagles News Release


BROOMFIELD, CO- Ryan Tobler had two goals including the game-winning goal in overtime as the Colorado Eagles defeated the Rocky Mountain Rage Friday night 4-3 at the Broomfield Event Center. Colorado improved their record to 16-4-0 for 32 points and remain in first place in the Northwest Division. Craig Strain had a goal and an assist and Marco Emond saved 37 of 40 shots for his league-leading 13th win of the season. Nathan Rosychuk scored two goals for the Rage who are now 6-13-3 and in fourth place in the Northwest Division. The Eagles and Rage will play again Saturday night at the Broomfield Event Center at 7:05 p.m.

Only 46 seconds into the contest, the Eagles and Rage were tied at one goal apiece. On Rocky Mountain's first rush of the game, Nathan Rosychuck scored on assists from Jordan Little and Matic Kralj. The goal came only 19 seconds into the period, but the Eagles answered right back on a goal by Craig Strain. His goal came only 46 seconds into the period, and Garrett Larson earned his second assist in as many games on the play. Seth Leonard and Riley Nelson hooked up to give the Eagles a 2-1 lead at the 4:59 mark. Leonard skated behind the net and centered a pass to Nelson who beat Rage goaltender David Guerrera through the five hole. Nathan Rosychuk answered for Rocky Mountain when he skated in on a two-on-one with Kyle Kos and beat Eagles goaltender Marco Emond for a shorthanded goal. The score remained tied at two after one period with the Rage out shooting Colorado 15-14.

Ryan Tobler gave the Eagles a 3-2 lead when he took a feed from Aaron Schneekloth and got behind the Rage defense, he skated in alone and went top shelf on Guerrera. Craig Strain also earned an assist and it marked the fifth straight game the Eagles have scored a power play goal. The Rage evened the score at three with just 48 seconds remaining in the period when Jordan Little ripped a slapshot through traffic and into the back of the net. Rocky Mountain again out shot the Eagles 15-7 in the period.

The teams skated to a scoreless third period although the Eagles had more shots on goal at 13-8. Colorado was forced to play in their first overtime period of the season marking their longest stretch to start a season before going to overtime (20 games).

Rocky Mountain earned the first quality scoring chance in the overtime period when the Eagles turned the puck over in their own zone, but Marco Emond was up to the task. A few minutes later, Les Borsheim skated in on two Rage defenders, put on the brakes and left a trailing pass for Ryan Tobler who beat Guerrera stick side for the game-winning goal. The goal was Tobler's sixth in the last five games and the Eagles are now 16-4-0 on the season for a winning percentage of .800. Colorado remains in first place in the Northwest Division and they will face off again Saturday night at the Broomfield Event Center at 7:05 p.m.

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