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Jacks ride big first to 4-2 win over Rayz

December 23, 2006 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Corpus Christi IceRays News Release


The Corpus Christi Rayz were holding a Holiday Celebration at the American Bank Center on Saturday Night. The Odessa Jackalopes attended, playing the role of the Grinch. Despite the fact that the Rayz controlled the majority of shots and scoring chances throughout the evening, the Jackalopes jumped out to an early lead and battled through a late Corpus Christi rush as they went on to beat the Rayz 4-2. The Rayz will now have off until Friday night when they travel to face the Lubbock Cotton Kings.

The Jackalopes exploded for three goals in a 3:52 span to take a lead in the opening period. Don Margettie got the scoring started with a shorthanded goal at 5:55. The Jacks upped their lead just 70 seconds later when Mike Ramsey scored from the top of the left circle. Odessa capped the three-goal first when Jay Latulippe scored with one second left on a power play to make the score 3-0 Odessa. The Rayz garnered quality scoring chances in the period, but were unable to solve Derek Dolson and were held off the board. The Rayz outshot the Jacks 16-8 in the period.

The Jackalopes added one to their lead in the second period when Adam Loncan scored on the power play at 8:20. It was the only goal of the frame and made the score 4-0 Jacks. Just like the first period, the Rayz collected numerous chances, but were unable to find the scoreboard. The Rayz outshot the Jackalopes by a lopsided margin again with a 15-6 advantage in the frame.

In the third period Corpus Christi finally solved Dolson and put together a comeback effort with two quick goals. Tony Johnson scored first at 3:55 of the third when he guided a shot from the point through traffic and into the back of the net to get the Rayz on the board. Less than two minutes later, Nick Lindberg tallied shorthanded at 5:40 to pull the Rayz within two goals. Corpus Christi kept the pressure on, but the Rayz would get no closer as Odessa held on for the victory.

The Rayz fell to 12-11-5 on the year with the loss, but remained in second place in the Southeast Division. Odessa improved to 11-10-3 with the win. Zelenewich made 12 saves on 16 shots. His record dropped to 4-5-2. Dolson was tremendous earning the win as he made 40 saves on 42 shots, and improving to 8-6-2. The Rayz went 0-6 on the power play. Odessa went 2-5. The Rayz outhsot the Jacks 42-16.



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