ECHL Colorado Eagles

Eagles Take Wichita in Shoot Out

Published on November 6, 2003 under ECHL (ECHL)
Colorado Eagles News Release


Windsor, CO - The Colorado Eagles of the Central Hockey League (CHL) earned another victory at home against the Wichita Thunder, 6-5, last night at the Budweiser Events Center. The Eagles experienced their first shoot out victory in the presence of a sold out, 5,211, fans at the Budweiser Events Center.

The Eagles took an early lead when defenseman Brad Williamson scored the first goal of the game 2:15 into the first period, the goal was assisted by right winger Phil Crowe and forward Cam Kuzyk. The Eagles first goal was answered by the Thunder 5:54 into the first, netted by Wichita right wing Anders Strome, assisted by defensemen Ryan Olynyk and Alex Todd. The Thunder struck again 8:27 into the period when left wing Jason Duda scored a goal assisted by defenseman Peter Runkel and left winger Adam Calder. Twenty-seven seconds later (8:54) Wichita center Mark Kolesar netted a goal assisted by forward Travis Clayton, making it a 3-1 Wichita game. Minutes later, 11:19 into the period, Eagles left winger Karl's Zunis scored his third goal of he season, assisted by defenseman Jesse Cook and forward Cam Kazak. The period ended with Wichita leading 3-2 game at the end of the first period. Eight minutes thirty eight seconds into the second period Eagles right winger Greg Pankewicz evened the score 3-3 with a goal assisted by defensemen Brent Thompson and Scott Swanson. Pankewicz struck again two minutes later (10:38) into the second period netting a goal assisted by center Riley Nelson and Williamson. The Eagles right winger's goal was rapidly answered by Thunder's right winger Strome 12:56 into the second period. Strome's goal was assisted by Runkle and center Jerry Cunningham. Seventeen minutes fifty two seconds into the period Eagles left winger Ryan Tobler scored a goal assisted by center Brad Patterson and Pankewicz. The second period ended with a 5-4 Colorado Eagles lead.

The Thunder's Strome earned a hat trick 2:57 into the third taking a pass from Calder to tie the game. The game remained tied forcing the teams into five minute overtime. Neither team scored in overtime, so the game went into a shoot out. Pankewicz netted the winning goal, earning a hat trick as well as a 6-5 Eagles victory, making the Colorado Eagles 4-4-0 on the season.

Eagles goaltender Ryan Bach saved 18 of 23 Wichita shots on goal, and his performance during the shoot out was perfect. The Colorado Eagles out shot the Wichita Thunder 31 to 23.

The Eagles will take on the 3-5-0 New Mexico Scorpions Friday, November 7 for a rematch of their Halloween face off in New Mexico. Fans are encouraged to bring toys for the Colorado Eagles Toy Drive and turn them into the collection areas in the Budweiser Events Center at the entrance and on the concourse level (the toy drop off stations are staffed with the wives of the Colorado Eagles players). The Toy Drive will be for every home game in November, it will end with a Teddy Bear Toss on November 28 when the Eagles take on the Memphis River Kings.

To be placed on the season ticket waiting list contact the Colorado Eagles front office at (970) 686-SHOT. The Colorado Eagles will be offering special group rates for the season. To make your group reservations call 970-686-SHOT. Available reserved seats for all other Colorado Eagles home games are priced at $16.00. Single game tickets are also available at Club Level for $21. To reserve single game tickets call (877) 544-TIXX, go to ComcastTix.com, or visit the box offices at the Budweiser Events Center and Fort Fun in Fort Collins.

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