Ice Bats Can't Convert Power Play Chances
December 12, 2007 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Austin Ice Bats News Release
(Laredo, TX) - The Ice Bats made their first trip to the Laredo Entertainment Center this season for a road contest against the Bucks. Although Laredo sits atop the Southeast Division and Austin is the at the bottom, the game was very close between the two clubs. Austin trailed by two goals heading into the third period and had their chances, but could not close the gap. Laredo won 4-1.
It was a back and forth first period between the two teams at opposite ends of the Southwest Division standings. Serge Dube put the Bucks on the board first during a 5-on-3 power play. 1-0, Laredo. Both teams battled back and forth throughout the period and then RG Flath was able to tie the game up on a power play goal of his own. Jamie Thompson and Geoff Patton had the assist. It was Flath's third goal of the year. At the end of one, it was 1-1.
The second round went to the Bucks who were able to pull ahead with two quick goals. Jeff Genovy scored from a Brent MacSween pass to make it 2-1, Bucks. 1:04 later, Andrew Desjardins ripped a shot off the crossbar to score and make it a 3-1 Laredo lead.
The third period was a scoreless period, except for an empty net goal scored by Alex Penner. Austin had four power play chances to try and pull close but could close the gap. The final score was 4-1, Laredo.
Next up for the Ice Bats is a Friday night home game when the Arizona Sundogs visit Chaparral Ice Arena for the first time this season. The puck drops at 7:35 and tickets are still available by calling (512) 927-7825 or visit icebats.com.
The Ice Bats are the AA Affiliate for the NHL's Minnesota Wild and the AHL's Houston Aeros (AAA). The team is currently playing its 12th season in Austin. Single game tickets and mini-plans are available by calling 512-927-7825 or visiting icebats.com.
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