Lubbock vs New Mexico Preview

Published on November 1, 2002 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
Lubbock Cotton Kings News Release


New Mexico Scorpions (5-1-0) @ Lubbock Cotton Kings (2-2-1)

DATE: 11/1/02 TIME: 7:05 pm LOCATION: Lubbock Municipal Coliseum

PAIRING THINGS UP

If you live in Lubbock, it might seem as if it has rained for the past three weeks, and you might be questioning when Noah should be arriving into town to stock up on his two items of choice. Well, the Cotton Kings will envision themselves as Noah this weekend as not only are they looking to grab a pair of home wins with tonight's game, but are looking for a pair of wins over the weekend, as the Cotton Kings will move onto Odessa tomorrow night. Lubbock is coming into tonight's game off of a 6-0 shutout over the Amarillo Gorillas in front of over 6,200 screaming fans inside the Lubbock Municipal Coliseum Tuesday afternoon. If the Cotton Kings grab a victory tonight, it would give the ‘Kings two consecutive victories for the first time this season and give New Mexico two consecutive losses after El Paso defeated the Scorps' 4-1 last night in El Paso.

THE SERIES

New Mexico leads the all-time series 18-11-4, with a 1-0-0 series record this season, but the ‘Kings have a winning record in the all-time series as well posting a 15-13-5 record against New Mexico. Scorpions forward Chris Richards leads all scorers in this season's series with three points (2g,1a). Peter Ambroziak, of the Scorpions, leads the all-time season series in scoring with 14 goals and 20 assists for 34 points. The Cotton Kings active leader in the all-time series against the Scorpions is Jan Melichercik, who has 24 points off of 7 goals and 17 assists in 20 games. The ‘Kings all-time leader against the Scorpions is former Cotton King Kyle Reeves, who tallied 21 goals and 9 assists against the Scorpions in 20 games. THE LAST MEETING

Ironically after the Cotton Kings shutout the Amarillo Gorillas 6-0 on opening night, the ‘Kings lost to New Mexico 4-2 the following game on Oct 19th. The Cotton Kings opened the contest with Paul Fioroni recording his first goal of the season :30 into the game, but the Scorpions forced the Cotton Kings to play catch-up scoring three goals in a span of 6:50 in the second period. Chris Richards led the Scorps' with 2 goals and an assist, as Jan Melichercik led the Cotton Kings with 2 assists.

ROSTER CHANGES

Lubbock is without goaltender Neil Savary (knee) who remains on the injured reserve list. Defenseman Derek Holland is eligible to come off the injured reserve list, but remains questionable. The New Mexico Scorpions are reporting a healthy roster.

STANDINGS

‘Kings - 5 points, 3rd place, 5 points back, Southwest Division. Scorpions – 10 points, 1st place, Southwest Division.

TEAM LEADERS

‘Kings – Blaz Emersic 9 points; Blaz Emersic 4 goals; Jan Melichercik/Blaz Emersic 5 assists; Paul Fioroni 25 penalty minutes. Scorpions – Chris Richards 14 points; Chris Richards 6 goals; Chris Richards 8 assists; Craig Stahl 32 penalty minutes.

SPECIAL TEAMS

‘Kings – Power play: 9.3% (4/43), 12th, Penalty killing: 87.5% (28/32) 8th. Scorpions – 25.0% (9/36), 1st, Penalty killing: 90.0% (36/40) 5th.

GOALTENDERS

‘Kings – Mike Brusseau (2-2-1, 1 SO, 2.43), Jure Penko (0-0-0, 0 SO, 0.00). Scorpions – Luciano Caravaggio (3-0-0, 0 SO, 1.92), Steve Myers (2-1-0, 0 SO, 2.68)

WHAT'S NEXT

Lubbock – Saturday, November 2 7:00 PM @ Odessa Jackalopes Ector County Coliseum

New Mexico – Saturday, November 2 7:11 PM @ Amarillo Gorillas Cal Farley Coliseum

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