Hockey night in Amarillo

December 20, 2002 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Amarillo Gorillas News Release


THE SERIES: This is the fifth meeting of the season between the Lubbock Cotton Kings and the Amarillo Gorillas. It has been a strange series with the Gorillas taking the last two games after dropping the first two. This game also marks the first meeting with Tracy Egeland behind the bench for Lubbock as the new interim head coach. Egeland replaces Bill McDonald who went to the New Mexico Scorpions.

GAME REWIND: Three second period goals snapped a 1-1 tie and lifted the Amarillo Gorillas to a 4-2 win over the New Mexico Scorpions at Tingley Coliseum on Thursday night. Dorian Anneck, John Dean, Ben Gustavson and Brandon Carper were the marksmen for the Gorillas, while goaltender Shawn Degagne posted the win to go over the .500 mark at 6-5 on the season. It was head coach Joe Ferras' fifth win in New Mexico dating back to last season.

STATS PACK: The Amarillo Gorillas have won six games in a shootout this season with the goaltending tandem of Steve DeBus and Shawn Degagne each winning three. DeBus' save percentage of .937 ranks fourth in the CHL. The Gorillas are 7-2 on the road this season while they are one game below .500 on home ice.

SKATING PARTY: Don't forget to join the Amarillo Gorillas for a Meet-The-Players skating party tomorrow (Saturday) from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at The Jungle in the Amarillo Civic Center. There will be draws for prizes and admission is free, but fans must pay for their skate rental.

UPCOMING GAMES: The Amarillo Gorillas players, coaching staff, corporate staff and ownership want to take time to wish you a very Merry Christmas. The Gorillas return to action on Thursday, Dec. 26 at 7 p.m. when they host Northwest Division rival Wichita Thunder. The Gorillas will wear their Christmas jerseys and an auction will follow in the Ape Escape after the game. The seventh annual New Years Eve game is set for December 31 when the Gorillas host the El Paso Buzzards. The Gorillas will wear their New Years jerseys and an auction follows the game in the Ape Escape. There will be music that night from Andy Chase as well as Fabulous Freddy and the Fairlanes.



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