Gorillas hold on, win 3-2
October 24, 2009 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Amarillo Gorillas News Release
Amarillo, TX - The Gorillas denied the expansion Missouri Mavericks their first win in the franchise's history Saturday night, winning a one-goal game 3-2.
The first period had the makings of a high-scoring affair, but goaltenders Tuomas Lohtander and former Gorilla Mike Gorman stood tall, making a combine 16 saves on 16 shots (both teams also combined to go 0 for 4 on the power-play). Amarillo 0 Missouri 0 after one.
Both team's offenses broke out in the middle frame as the Gorillas netted the period's first three goals. CHL Player of the Week Joe Guenther would find the twine twice (once on the power-play), while forward Anthony Battaglia registered Amarillo's third goal (his fourth on the season). Missouri came charging back at the 10:10 mark, earning two unanswered goals on forward Ted Vandermeer's penalty shot marker and defenseman Andrew Davis' first goal of the season. At the end of two, Amarillo 3 Missouri 2.
The Gorillas would halt the Mavericks comeback with help from a terrific defense unit and goaltender Tuomas Lohtander who stopped all 11 Maverick shot attempts.
Gorillas move to 5-1 on the season (were 1-6 in the month of October last year)...Joe Guenther earned his second multi-goal game...former Gorillas net minder Mike Gorman fell to 0-2 on the season (he went 10-17-1 with Amarillo last year).
The Gorillas will begin a South Texas road trip beginning next weekend, as they take the ice in Laredo Friday, October 30th at 7:30pm (CHL-TV broadcast only) and in Rio Grande Valley Saturday, October 31st at 1pm (1440 AM ESPN Radio & CHL-TV beginning at 12:55pm CST).
Single-game tickets on the front row may be purchased for $24 each, row two and up will be sold for $16 a piece, while children ages 15 and under will cost only $8. Fans may log on to amarillogorillas.com and receive an exclusive web-only "$2-OFF" coupon to be presented when purchasing an individual "adult" ticket only.
The AMARILLO GORILLAS are offering unthinkable season seat deals for the 2009-10 season in âThe Jungle'! Purchase your show tickets today by calling (806) 242-PUCK (7825) and receive all the benefits of being a season seat holder.
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