Lubbock Cotton Kings Weekly
Published on November 28, 2005 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
Lubbock Cotton Kings News Release
DEUCES WILD
The Lubbock Cotton Kings 4-2 win in Amarillo Saturday night gave the Cotton Kings a two-game winning streak in the Interstate Batteries I-27 Series, a two-game road winning streak and a two-game overall winnings streak. The Cotton Kings opened the week last week with a tough 3-0 loss at home to Laredo, but rebounded after Thanksgiving with a 4-2 win over Memphis and Saturday's win in Amarillo. The Cotton Kings are 7-2-1 in their last ten games and have their overall record to 9-7-1, as they sit in first place of the CHL's Southwest Division.
"HEROES & LEGACIES" COTTON KINGS "HERO OF THE WEEK"
Each week a member of the Cotton Kings is selected as the "Heroes & Legacies Hero of the Week" for their performance in the previous week's games, and this week's recipient for their effort last week is goaltender Brett Koscielny, who wins the honor for a second consecutive week. The rookie netminder made two starts of the three games last week and went 2-0-0 in the pipes. Against Memphis on Friday, he stopped 24 of 26 shots on goal. Memphis' two goals tallied were on the power play. Saturday, Koscielny stopped a career and Cotton Kings season high 42 shots on goal in Amarillo. He stopped all 22 shots faced during the second period of the contest, which had the Kings shorthanded for six consecutive minutes (including 1:30 of 5-on-3 play). His first goal allowed against Amarillo ended a series shutout sequence of 98:56 Koscielny held against Amarillo on the season. For the combined week, Koscielny stopped 66 of 70 shots on goal for a 94.3% save percentage. The Brandon, Manitoba native leads the CHL with a 2.01 GAA and a 93.3% save percentage.
âTIS THE SEASON
Lubbock completed the month of November with a 7-4-1 record and now prepare for December's slate of games, which begins Friday in Ohio. The Kings will play their first three games of December on the road before returning home December 9th. There are 12 games scheduled in December for the Kings and seven of them are on the road. Four of the 12 games are divisional games, with all scheduled against Odessa for the month. The Kings will play five games against opponents from the Southeast Division with a pair against Corpus Christi and Laredo and a solo contest at Austin.
November numbers:
Record for the month: 7-4-1
Leading Scorer: Nolan Graham 10pts (7g,3a) Leading Defenseman: Stacey Bauman 6pts (2g,4a)
PP%: 13/90 14.4% PK% 69/77 89.6%
THE LONG HAUL
The Lubbock Cotton Kings will make their northernmost trek in franchise history this week when they venture to Youngstown, Ohio to face the Youngstown SteelHounds. The 15,000-mile 26-hour bus (one way) trip to Youngstown will be the first ever trip to the Buckeye State for the Cotton Kings and their only trip of the season to face the SteelHounds in a pair of games on consecutive nights beginning on Friday.
SOMETHING TO CHEER ABOUT
The Kings would like to announce they will be looking for the best dance team members in the South Plains, and are hosting tryouts this weekend on December 2nd and 3rd with a special invitation tryout on December 4th. Those seeking to be a part of the dance squad are encouraged to contact Dana Jones at 747-7825. Tryout times are scheduled for 6PM on Friday, noon on Saturday and 2 PM on Sunday.
THIS WEEK'S "INSIDE THE NUMBERS"
0-6-0 - Record - The Youngstown SteelHounds, this week's opponent for a pair of games, are 0-6-0 this season against Southern Conference teams.
6-2-1 - Record - The Lubbock Cotton Kings are 6-2-1 this season when playing with no days rest.
19 - Standing Points - The Cotton Kings rank second in the entire Southern Conference with 19 standing points off of a record of 9-7-1.
WEEK IN REVIEW
Nov. 23 vs. Laredo L 0-3 Top Star: LAR - Ladislav Kouba (2 goals)
Nov. 25 vs. Memphis W 4-2 Top Star: LUB - Kyle Nosan (GW SH Goal)
Nov. 26 @ Amarillo W 4-2 Top Star: LUB - Brett Koscielny (42 saves / 44 shots)
WEEK AHEAD
PRACTICE TIMES: Tue - Wed: 10 AM - 11:15 AM...
Fri. Dec. 2 6:05 pm @ Youngstown SteelHounds Radio: KKAM 1340 AM TV: CHLTV.COM
Notes: The Lubbock Cotton Kings make their first and only visit to the Buckeye State this season to face the Youngstown SteelHounds. The âHounds will be looking to revenge a loss to the Kings from November 18th, in which the Cotton Kings registered a trio of goals in the final three minutes of play to pull off a 4-2 comeback victory. That contest was the first time the two teams had ever faced each other.
Sat. Dec. 3 6:05 pm @ Youngstown SteelHounds Radio: KFYO 790 AM TV: CHLTV.COM
Notes: The Cotton Kings did not play consecutive games on the road in the same place last season, but their Saturday match-up with Youngstown will mark the second time the Kings have completed the task this season. Lubbock opened this season playing a pair of games in Rio Grande Valley and split the two game set. Lubbock is 6-2-1 this season when playing without a days rest, 2-1-1 against the Northern Conference and 2-0-0 against the Southeast Division.
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