Emotional Win Puts Roadrunners Over .500
Published on October 20, 2005 under North American Hockey League (NAHL)
Topeka Pilots News Release
In a classic see-saw battle, a gutsy group called the Santa Fe Roadrunners (5-4-0) posted a dramatic 3-2 come from behind win over the Bismarck Bobcats. The win vaulted the Roadrunners over the .500 mark for the first time this year with their fourth win in a row.
In an emotionally uplifting win, the Roadrunners rallied from a horrific first period where they were outplayed and out shot 15-4 by the Bobcats. Completely dominated by the Bobcats, goaltender Chris Carlson remained unfazed by the flurry of shots as he continues his superb goaltending efforts. Despite the barrage, Eric Bigham of the Roadrunners opened the scoring on just the second Roadrunner shot of the period. Bismarck replied when Donnie Mitchell evened the score late in the first.
Despite being outshot terribly in the first, the Roadrunners began to find there stride in the second stanza blasting 15 shots of their own on Bobcats goaltender Charlie Farrell. However late through the second, Sean McWhorter put the Bobcats up 2-1 but that did not deflate the Roadrunners.
For the first time this season, the Roadrunners came from behind to win led by the veteran duo named Brandon. The never-say-die attitude of Assistant Captain Brandon Johnson and Captain Brandon Vossberg, popped third period goals. Vossberg's goal came with just 4:11 to play in the third. Veteran forward Corey Stark chipped in with two assists in the third to continue his torrid scoring pace.
Other point getters on the night were John Stoddard with two assists and forwards David Solway and Brant Marple with an assist each. Both teams were 0 for 3 on the powerplay.
Game three of the Roadrunners NAHL Showcase schedule is set tomorrow afternoon at 5:00 PM Central as the Roadrunners face the mighty Bozeman IceDogs (7-3-0). Visit NAHL.com to hear the game live or follow the game in real time by Pointstreak.
The Roadrunners return to the Chavez Community Center on Thursday, November 3 against the Wichita Falls Wildcats. The Roadrunners close out the November home portion of the schedule on Friday, November 4 and Saturday November 5 when the Texarkana Bandits visit the Chavez Community Center. All home games begin with face-off at 7:05PM.
Tickets for all three games are now on sale at the Chavez Community Center, 3221 Rodeo Road, Santa Fe, NM. Adults pay $12, Students with valid ID pay $8 and Children 12 and under pay $5. The Roadrunner box office is open Monday through Friday 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM. On Game days the box office is open until the end of the second period.
Season Ticket and Mini-ticket packages are available at the Roadrunners office. Convenient full season packages and variety of game packages are also available to purchase.
For further information on Santa Fe Roadrunners hockey contact the Roadrunners hockey office at 505-955-4082.
Santa Fe Roadrunners Hockey is... "Hockey With Altitude"
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