Mudbugs Week in Review
January 19, 2004 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs News Release
LUBBOCK VISITS AND GOES DOWN â On Friday, the Mudbugs kicked off their three-game homestand with their first and only meeting of the year against the Lubbock Cotton Kings. In an evenly-played first period, Forbes MacPherson scored the lone goal on the power play as he swept a rebound past Cotton Kings goaltender Jeremy Symington at 17:54. The Mudbugs then took control of the game in the second period with goals from Chris Brassard and Craig Soke. After a Chad Spurr power play goal thirteen seconds into the third period, Lubbock's Jim Shepherd and Ryan Manitowich traded tallies as the game ended with the Mudbugs on top, 5-1.
WHAT A NIGHT! â In front of a season-high 6,921 fans at the CenturyTel Center on Saturday night, the Mudbugs defeated the Memphis RiverKings 3-2 to take first place in the Northeast Division. After goaltender Jeff Blair shined in the first period with several key saves in the scoreless opening frame, Jason Campbell dove at a loose puck in the RiverKings' zone and chipped it past a surprised goaltender Mike Minard for the first goal of the game, just thirteen seconds into the second period. Nearly two minutes later, the Mudbugs struck on the power play as Dan Wildfong found Chad Spurr breaking down the slot from the blue line and Spurr's quick shot beat Minard to increase the lead to 2-0. The RiverKings scored two quick goals in the first minute of the third period, but Dan Wildfong scored a power play goal on a goal-mouth scramble at 3:55 to give the Mudbugs the lead and a 3-2 win. Jeff Blair improved to 9-1-0 since joining the team in November.
BUGS BLAST BLAZERS â On Sunday, the Mudbugs put together their finest offensive showcase of the season with an 8-1 beating of the Oklahoma City Blazers. After Craig Soke gave the Mudbugs an early 1-0 lead in the first, Bossier-Shreveport exploded for a season-high six goals in the second period, including two by Chris Brassard. Chad Spurr notched four assists on the night, while Forbes MacPherson scored a goal and three assists. Travis Bell also recorded the "Gordie Howe Hat Trick" in the game with one goal, one assist, and his first professional fight. The win was the ninth in a row for the Mudbugs on home ice this season and Ken Carroll earned the win to improve to 17-7-2 this year.
MUDBUGS STARS OF THE WEEK Ken Carroll â Only two goals allowed in 120 minutes
Chad Spurr â Two goals, six assists including four on Sunday vs. Oklahoma City
Forbes MacPherson â Multi-point efforts in all three Mudbugs wins
HUGE CROWDS ATTEND â The Mudbugs' three-game homestand this weekend drew a total of 14,297 fans to the CenturyTel Center. In addition, Saturday's crowd of 6,921 was the team's largest since October 20, 2001.
CARROLL & SPURR WIN WEEKLY HONORS â All-Star teammates Ken Carroll and Chad Spurr have both been recognized by the Central Hockey League for their performances this week. Carroll has been named the Vaughn CHL Goaltender of the Week for his two victories over Lubbock and Oklahoma City this weekend and Spurr has also won the Bauer/Nike CHL Player of the Week for his eight points in three games. Spurr now leads the team with 47 points.
THIS WEEK â This week, seven members of the Mudbugs organization will participate in the 2004 Dodge CHL All-Star Game on Thursday January 22nd in Albuquerque, NM. They include starting goaltender Ken Carroll, forward Chad Spurr, defenseman Craig Minard, Head Coach Scott Muscutt, Equipment Manager Billy Welker, Athletic Trainer George Bullock Jr., and Broadcaster Steve Mears. The Mudbugs will stay on the road for two games against the Colorado Eagles on January 23rd and 24th, and a Sunday evening showdown in Albuquerque against the New Mexico Scorpions on January 25th. For more information on the 2003-04 Mudbugs hockey season, please call 752-BUGS or visit www.mudbugshockey.com.
MUDBUGS RECORD THIS WEEK: 3-0-0
OVERALL RECORD: 26-8-3 1st Place in Northeast Division (55 points)
HOME RECORD: 14-2-2
ROAD RECORD: 12-6-1
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