Mudbugs Week in Review

Published on February 9, 2004 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs News Release


MUDBUGS GET BY FORT WORTH – On Tuesday night, the Mudbugs used three third period goals to defeat the Fort Worth Brahmas at the CenturyTel Center. Each team scored once in the first two periods and both collected ten shots on goal in each frame. However, in the third period, Forbes MacPherson scored his 12th goal of the season to give the Mudbugs the lead. David Oliver then increased the total with a beautiful wrap-around goal at 9:47 for his 13th of the year. Fort Worth scored later on the power play, but Dan Wildfong iced the game by jamming a loose puck past Brahmas goaltender Tyler Nilsson with just 1:51 remaining. Ken Carroll made 30 saves, including 12 in the third period to earn the win.

RIVERKINGS COME FROM BEHIND – With a game-tying goal from Jay Neal with just 46 seconds remaining in regulation and three shootout tallies, the Memphis RiverKings claimed a come-from-behind 4-3 win over the Mudbugs on Friday night at the DeSoto Civic Center. Jim Sprott gave the Mudbugs the third period lead after a beautiful pass from Trevor Buchanan, but Neal tied the game with the goaltender pulled and Memphis took control in overtime. After the scoreless OT session, Memphis outscored the Mudbugs 3-1 in the shootout to claim the ninth meeting of the year between the two clubs.

SAN ANGELO GOES DOWN – On Saturday night, Ken Carroll made 24 saves including 15 in the first period to hold off the San Angelo Saints as the Mudbugs won 5-2. David Oliver notched his team-leading 8th game-winning goal and Chris Brassard enjoyed a four-point night to give the Mudbugs their second win of the year against San Angelo. Carroll earned his 20th win of the year and the Mudbugs went two-for-six on the power play.

BLAIR SHINES AGAIN VS. COLORADO – In a showdown of the top two teams in the Northern Conference, the Mudbugs defeated the Colorado Eagles on Sunday evening, 3-2 to increase their overall conference lead to five points. After a scoreless first period, Travis Bell scored 29 seconds into the second period for his third professional goal and Chad Spurr increased the lead with his team-high 25th of the season. Colorado scored twice with the extra attacker in the third period, but Craig Soke's empty-net goal turned out to be the game-winner as the Mudbugs tied a franchise record with their 14th straight home win.

MUDBUGS STARS OF THE WEEK David Oliver – Two more game-winning goals to put him in a tie for the league lead

Travis Bell – Solid defensive work, one goal on Sunday, and a +7 rating in the last five games

Chris Brassard – One goal, three assists in Saturday's 5-2 win over San Angelo

MUDBUGS TO HOST "AMERICAN IDOL NIGHT" – On Saturday February 21st, the Mudbugs will host "American Idol Night" at the CenturyTel Center in their game against the Colorado Eagles. Former "Idol" star Kimberly Locke will sing the national anthem and perform between periods. The Mudbugs are also hosting their own "American Idol" competition and fans can audition at any upcoming Mudbugs home game by stopping by the information table outside Section 101. In addition, the Mudbugs will "Salute the Troops" during the game with special Military Appreciation Jerseys. For more information, please call 318-752-2847.

THIS WEEK – On Wednesday night, the Mudbugs will make their first trip of the season to the Memorial Coliseum to meet the Corpus Christi Rayz at 7:05 p.m. Then on Friday, the Mudbugs will travel to Fort Worth for the fourth time to meet the Brahmas at 7:30 p.m. The games will be broadcast on KWKH AM 1130. After having their first Saturday off, the Mudbugs then return home on Sunday for a 5:05 p.m. faceoff against the Fort Worth Brahmas. Tickets are available by calling Ticketmaster at 318-741-9700 or at www.ticketmaster.com.

MUDBUGS RECORD THIS WEEK: 3-0-1

OVERALL RECORD: 33-10-4 1st Place in Northeast Division (70 points)

HOME RECORD: 19-2-2

ROAD RECORD: 14-8-2

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