Mudbugs Shutout Steel
Published on September 19, 2019 under North American Hockey League (NAHL)
Shreveport Mudbugs News Release
The Shreveport Mudbugs (3-0) scored and got lights out goaltending from Maiszon Balboa to shutout the Chippewa Steel, 3-0 in the opening contest of the 2019 NAHL Showcase.
The Mudbugs opened up the scoring early at 3:59 of the 1st period when Tim Khokhlachev ripped through the slot and fired home his 2nd goal of the season assisted by Anton Rubstov giving the Shreveport a 1-0 lead. Anton Rubstov then made a perfect pass to Davis Goukler who slapped in his first goal of the year giving the Bugs a 2-0 lead.
The score stayed the same until the 3rd period when Sam Miller threw a bouncer towards the net and it beat their goalie somehow to give Shreveport a 3-0 lead. The goal came at 11:29.
Maiszon Balboa earns his second straight shutout making 27 saves.
Shreveport improves to 3-0 for the second straight season.
The Mudbugs will continue their showcase battling the New Jersey Titans tomorrow afternoon with puck drop scheduled for 4 p.m.
North American Hockey League Stories from September 19, 2019
- Blizzard Knock off Pilots 5-2 in Thursday Matinee - Topeka Pilots
- Bugs Suffer First Loss of Season - Shreveport Mudbugs
- Black Bears Fall to Ice Dogs in Second NAHL Showcase Game - Maryland Black Bears
- IceRays Take Down Steel Thursday - Corpus Christi IceRays
- Carlin's Overtime Winner Tops Minot for Second Straight Win - Amarillo Bulls
- Jackalopes Blank Generals 1-0 - Odessa Jackalopes
- Vertes Gets Hat Trick, But the Wings Comeback Falls Short on Day 1 - Aberdeen Wings
- Mudbugs Shutout Steel - Shreveport Mudbugs
- IceRays Start Showcase with Shootout Win against St. Cloud - Corpus Christi IceRays
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