CHL Colorado Eagles

Eagles week in review

Published on February 9, 2004 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
Colorado Eagles News Release


Record This Week: 1-3-0 Home Record: 18-4-2
Overall Record: 31-14-3 Road Record: 13-10-1

WEEK IN REVIEW

Wednesday, February 4th Eagles 7 vs New Mexico Scorpions 4
The Eagles sold out their 24th straight game in the victory, 5,211 fans were in attendance. Greg Pankewicz, Daniel Bohac, Riley Nelson, Igor Bondarevs, Brent Thompson, and Karlis Zirnis all had multiple points in the game. Eagles goaltender Ryan Bach was solid at the net saving 20 of 24 shots on goal. Defenseman Igor Bondarevs extended his point scoring streak to five games with one goal and two assists.

Friday, February 6th Eagles 2 at Oklahoma City Blazers 4
The Blazers beat the Eagles for the first time in three games, 4-2. Colorado had many scoring chances throughout the game, but goaltender Sean Connors was magnificent at the net for the Blazers saving 37 of 39 shots. Right winger Greg Pankewicz had a goal and an assist in the match-up. Ryan Bach saved 23 of 27 shots.

Saturday, February 7th Eagles 0 at Memphis RiverKings 3
Goaltender Gian Baldrica recorded his first professional loss (7-1-0). The game marked only the second time that the Eagles have been shutout, it was also the second time they have lost by more than two goals. RiverKings netminder Jean-Francois Racine saved all 24 shots on goal, and was the star of the game for his performance.

Sunday, February 8th Eagles 2 at Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs 3
The Eagles dropped their third game in a row, and fourth straight road game at the CenturyTel Center. Left winger Ryan Tobler cut the Mudbugs lead to 2-1 with 1:41 remaining in the game. Center Brad Patterson scored with 19 seconds left in the game, but there just wasn't enough time for the Eagles.

WEEK AHEAD

Tuesday, February 10th Eagles at Tulsa Oilers 6:05 p.m. MST
The Eagles have faced the Oilers four times this season, and the series is tied 2-2. Both wins for the Eagles have come in shootouts. Riley Nelson leads the team with six points (3-3-6) against the Oilers in three games. Look for Colorado to come out determined to win; they do not want to go 0 for 4 on this road trip

Saturday, February 14th Eagles vs Amarillo Gorillas 7:05 p.m. MST
Sunday, February 15th Eagles vs Amarillo Gorillas 6:05 p.m. MST
The Eagles face-off against the Amarillo Gorillas for the third and fourth time this season on the weekend. The Eagles beat Amarillo 3-1 in their first meeting, and the Gorillas beat the Eagles by the same score in early January.

25 CONSECUTIVE SELLOUTS!
The game on Saturday, February 14th against the Amarillo Gorillas will be the Eagles' 25th consecutive sell out of their inaugural season. The rest of the games may have a few tickets left; call 1-877-544-TIXX (8499) for more information.

EAGLES TEAM LEADERS
Goals: Pankewicz 29 Shots: Pankewicz 206
Assists: Tobler 43 SH Pct: Nelson 19.4%
Points: Tobler 71 Shootout G: Mulitple Players 2
+/-: Tobler +35 Wins: Bach 24
PIM: Thompson 135 GAA: Baldrica 2.18
PPG: Nelson / Tobler 6 Saves: Bach 970
SHG: Zirnis 2 Save Pct: Baldrica .916
GWG: Pankewicz 8 Minutes: Bach 2401:48

COACH'S SHOW
There is no Coach's Show tonight, it will continue on February 23.

UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS:
February 12th: Brad Patterson, Karlis Zirnis, Aaron Grosul, and Jesse Cook will be appearing at the Subway in Ft. Collins on Taft Hill and Drake on from 12-2pm.

February 12th: The Colorado Eagles will be hosting a Player's Charity Dinner from 5:30-10pm at Hogan's @ Pelican Lakes Golf Club. All proceeds from the dinner will benefit the Christina Ostwinkle Foundation for Lupus. The dinner will be served to guests by a wait staff of Eagles players. There will also be a silent auction and a live auction to help raise funds. One ticket for the entire evening, including appetizers, silent auction, live auction, and a full course meal, is $50. Tickets are available by contacting Tracey Scheer at (970) 686-5828.

February 13th: Phil Crowe, Ryan Bach, and Brent Thompson will be appearing at Sierra Trading Post in Cheyenne, Wyoming from 2-5pm. The first 100 families will receive a free Eagles hat.

February 14th: VALENTINE'S GAME, "Night of 5,000 Kisses" – PLEASE WEAR RED TO THIS GAME! The players will be wearing their red jerseys for this game, so you should wear red, too! During the second intermission KISS-FM will sponsoring the "big group kiss", where we'll ask everyone to pick someone to kiss, all at the same time! The first 2,000 fans at the game will get a free koozie from Frontier Business Products. Fans can also get a photo made with a couple Eagles Chicks for a donation. Money raised will benefit charity. Everyone who visits the photo booth will receive a free pair of chocolate lips courtesy if the Old Town Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory.

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