Jacks Comeback Falls Short, Lose 5-3
March 7, 2009 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Odessa Jackalopes News Release
(Odessa, TX) - Jason Deitch scored the game winner on the power play with 2:15 remaining in the third period as the Texas Brahmas topped the Jackalopes, 5-3, on Saturday night at the NYTEX Sports Center.
Jordan Cameron put the game out of reach a shorthanded, empty net goal for Texas with 1:06 remaining in the game.
Texas opened up a 3-0 lead in the second period as Travis Bunga scored at 2:01 on the power play, and Kevin McLeod netted a Brahmas' goal at 11:29. The Jacks clawed their way back into the game as Russ Moyer roofed a wrist shot between the circles at 15:02 unassisted. Then :13 into the Jacks' sixth power play, Mike Lesperance scored on a shot from the point to make it 3-2 after two periods.
In the first period, Tyler Skworchinski opened up the scoring with a power play goal at 11:45.
The Jackalopes close out their three game weekend tomorrow at home against the Mississippi Riverkings. Game time is 7:05 PM.
The Odessa Jackalopes are the Central Hockey League affiliate for the NHL's New York Islanders and the AHL's Bridgeport Sound Tigers. The team is currently in its 12th season. Season tickets, mini-plans, and single game tickets are available by calling (432) 552-PUCK or visiting jackalopes.org.
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