First Trip to Laredo a Success

Published on December 23, 2002 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs News Release


MUDBUGS RECORD THIS WEEK: 1-1-0

OVERALL RECORD: 9-11-6

3rd Place in Northeast Division (24 points)

HOME RECORD: 4-3-4

ROAD RECORD: 5-8-2

FIRST TRIP TO LAREDO A SUCCESS – The Mudbugs played began another road trip on Friday night with their first ever meeting with the expansion Laredo Bucks. Willie Hubloo started the scoring just 1:32 into the game with a tip-in past Bucks goaltender Lance Leslie. After a scoreless second period, the Mudbugs' power play generated two quick goals in the third from Dan Wildfong and Forbes MacPherson. The 3-0 lead appeared to be safe, until Laredo scored two goals seventeen seconds apart in a four-on-four situation to make it a one-goal game. However, Mudbugs netminder Ken Carroll stood tall and earned his seventh win of the season by making 35 saves. Forbes MacPherson and Chad Spurr each had two points in the win.

ODESSA HOLDS ON TO BEAT MUDBUGS – Saturday night's game in Odessa was the fifth straight road game for the Mudbugs and their final meeting of the year against the Jackalopes. In the second period, Odessa scored three straight goals including two on the power play to take a 3-0 lead. Jason Campbell got the Mudbugs on the board late in the period, however, with his tenth goal of the year. In the third, Odessa defenseman Scott Hillman scored fifty-five seconds into the period to give the Jackalopes a 4-1 lead. After a lengthy delay due to a broken pane of glass, the Mudbugs scored twice on goals from David Oliver and Trevor Buchanan to cut the Odessa lead to one goal. The goal by Oliver was his first as a Mudbug. But the Jackalopes scored five minutes later to claim a 5-3 lead and held on for the win. Mike Gorman posted the win for the Jacks by making 28 saves.

MUDBUGS STARS OF THE WEEK

Trevor Buchanan – Scored a goal and two assists in the Mudbugs 5-3 loss against Odessa on Saturday

Forbes MacPherson – Named #1 star with the game-winning goal versus Laredo

Dan Wildfong – Two points in the win over Laredo on Friday

RUN FROM THE RELATIVES NIGHT !! – The Mudbugs next game is this Thursday December 26th against the Indianapolis Ice. Fans are invited to step away from the house and join the Mudbugs at the CenturyTel Center for "Run From the Relatives Night." After a busy holiday, come relax with the Mudbugs for their final home game of December. Fans will also be able to skate on the ice after the game.

CARROLL STRONG AGAIN – After his impressive performances last week, which gave him Goaltender of the Week honors in the CHL, Ken Carroll shined once again in the 3-2 win over the Laredo Bucks. After making 43 saves in two games last week, the Mudbugs netminder earned his seventh win of the season by making 35 saves against the Bucks. Carroll helped the Mudbugs hold on to their third period lead by making 15 saves in the final frame. The Bugs goaltender now ranks seventh in the CHL with a 2.50 goals against average and seventh with a ..917 save percentage.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS – The entire Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs organization would like to wish everyone throughout the Ark-La-Tex a very safe and enjoyable holiday season.

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