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Late Goal Pushes Arizona To Victory Over Scorpions

March 14, 2009 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
New Mexico Scorpions News Release


[PRESCOTT VALLEY, Ariz.]-Kyle Hood scored the game winning goal with 2:14 remaining to give the Sundogs a 5-3 victory over New Mexico. The Scorpions fell six points behind the final playoff spot.

Tyler Liebel put the Sundogs on the board with a power play goal at the 4:29 mark of the first period. The Scorpions answered quickly off a turnover inside the offensive zone. Craig Macdonald ended up alone in front of the net and converted for the 33rd time this season at the 5:07 mark.

Arizona went to their third power play in the opening period and converted as Adam Perry scored his 22nd goal of the season. Once again the Scorpions answered again as Seth Leonard's wraparound goal found the net 21 seconds later.

Arizona goaltender Marco Emond was shaken up in the first period and did not answer the bell in the middle frame. The Scorpions greeted the newly inserted goaltender Joel Gistedt rather rudely. Seth Leonard led a two-on one into the zone and delivered a perfect pass to Macdonald. The net was wide open for Macdonald who picked up his second tally of the night.

Just like the Sundogs' leads, the Scorps lead was erased fast. Two minutes later Dwayne Hay found Peter Cartwright in front of the net with a tape-to-tape pass. Cartwright beat goalie Kyle McNulty, tying the game at three.

New Mexico returns home on Saturday against Arizona. Celebrate "Non-Profit Night." Help "Stuff the Star" and watch the Scorpions donate up to $4,000 to local charities. To get your favorite non-profit organization involved call the Scorpions office for more information.

The first 1,500 fans inside the Santa Ana Star Center will receive PETCO Frisbees. Also, visit the PETCO tables on the concourse to sign up for the PETCO Pals Program.

On Sunday the Scorpions will host Tulsa at 3:15 p.m. Bring your skates because after the game is a "Skate with the Scorps." Following the skating, join the players at Village Pizza in Corrales for a post game party.

The Scorpions are selling their season worn jerseys. The black and white jersey sets are being sold for $400 per jersey. Call the Scorpions office at (505) 881-PUCK (7825) to enter your name in the jersey drawing.

Group tickets specials are available for as little as 10 people. Call the Scorpions' office at (505) 881-PUCK (7825) or visit www.scorpionshockey.com to find out more information about your professional hockey team. The Scorpions have been named the 2008 Rio Rancho Rotary Business of the Year.

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