Ice Bats win the battle, but lose war, 3-1
January 11, 2008 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Austin Ice Bats News Release
(Austin, TX) - The last time New Mexico and Austin faced off the Ice Bats tied a CHL record with three shorthanded goals en route to a 5-2 victory. Friday night the Scorpions returned to Chaparral Ice Arena against the Ice Bats. Despite a goalie fight at center ice, the Bats could not comeback from a 3-1 deficit.
It was a fast start for the Scorpions who scored just :20 into the first period when Dominic Osman buried a goal over the shoulder of Ice Bats Goalie, Doug Groenestege. New Mexico would later make it a 2-0 lead on a goal from Craig Macdonald. At the end of one, it was 2-0, New Mexico.
In the second period Austin made their way to the score sheet with a power play goal from Brendan Cook. It was his 11th of the year. Henry Kuster and Jason Tessier tallied the assists. 2-1, Scorpions. New Mexico would make it a two goal lead once again however when Mitch Stephens scored. At the end of two, it was 3-1, Scorpions.
In the third the Bats were looking for a spark, and Doug Groenestege tried to provide that spark by knocking down New Mexico Goalie, Andrew Martin with one punch, during a goalie fight at center ice. Both goalies were ejected from the game, but the Ice Bats could not pick up the momentum. The final score was 3-1, Scorpions
Next up the Ice Bats host the Arizona Sundogs, Saturday night at 7:35 PM at Chaparral Ice Arena. Austin is 0-4 against the Sundogs this season. Tickets are still available by calling (512) 927-7825 or visiting 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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