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December 20, 2004 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs News Release


MORE THIRD PERIOD MAGIC – On a Tuesday morning "Kid's Day" game at the Fort Worth Convention Center, the Mudbugs put together another impressive third period effort and defeated the first place Fort Worth Brahmas 3-1 in front of a crowd of 9,142. The win improved the Mudbugs' record to 11-7-3 overall and was the third straight game where they have scored three goals in the third period. Trailing 1-0 in the third, the Mudbugs tied the game when Matt Nicholson fired a one-timer past Brahmas goaltender Dan Murphy for his second goal of the year. Less than four minutes later, Brett Smith jammed a puck past Murphy to give the Mudbugs the lead and Forbes MacPherson added the insurance to give the Mudbugs the win.

FORT WORTH DOWN AGAIN – On Friday night, the Mudbugs defeated the Fort Worth Brahmas for the fourth time in five games this season, 4-2 in front of 4,749 fans at the CenturyTel Center. The Mudbugs took advantage of an early Fort Worth penalty as Jason Basile slapped a shot from the right circle past Brahmas goaltender Larry Sterling for a power play goal and a 1-0 Mudbugs lead. Ryan Manitowich then scored two goals, including one shorthanded, and the Mudbugs got an insurance goal from Chris Brassard with just 1:10 remaining in regulation. Ken Carroll earned the win for the Mudbugs by making 23 saves to improve to 4-0-0 against the Brahmas and 9-3-1 overall this season.

MEMPHIS DOMINATED – With four-point efforts from Brett Smith and Chris Brassard and 44 shots on goal, the Mudbugs smashed the Memphis RiverKings 8-2 on Saturday night in front of 5,205 fans at the CenturyTel Center. The victory gives the Mudbugs four wins in their last five games and improved their overall record to 13-7-3. Forbes MacPherson, Chris Brassard, Scott Sheppard, and Brett Smith scored in the first period to give the Mudbugs a 4-0 lead. In the second period, Memphis began with a two-man advantage and veteran Don Parsons capitalized for his 19th goal of the season and 1,000th point of his professional career (47th player in minor-pro hockey history). Parsons would score again on the power play, but the Mudbugs quickly peppered relief goaltender Daniel Boisclair and got goals from Brassard, Smith, MacPherson, and Jason Basile.

MUDBUGS STARS OF THE WEEK

Chris Brassard – Eight goals and six assists in the last ten games, including six points this week

Ryan Manitowich – Two goals and five assists this week and first star honors on Friday versus Fort Worth

Brett Smith – Mudbugs' rookie scoring leader thanks to a four-point game on Saturday versus Memphis

MUDBUGS WIVES CHARITY BALL – This week at the Mudbugs home games at the CenturyTel Center, don't forget to pick up your tickets for the Mudbugs Wives Charity Ball which takes place on Saturday January 15, 2005 at Sam's Town Casino. Proceeds for the event will benefit the American Diabetes Association and tickets will be on sale outside the Swamp Shack at the concourse level of the arena. For more information on the Mudbugs Wives Charity Ball please e-mail mudbugwivescharityball@hotmail.com.

MUDBUGS IN THE COMMUNITY January 25th – Longview Mall – The entire Mudbugs team will appear in Longview, TX for an autograph session.

POWER PLAY WITH SCOTT MUSCUTT RETURNS – Tomorrow, "Power Play with Scott Muscutt" will return to the Sundance Cantina at Boomtown Casino and will be held thirty minutes earlier (5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.) due to a radio programming conflict. Each show, hosted by Mudbugs play-by-play broadcaster Steve Mears, features various hockey guests in addition to Coach Muscutt, questions from the audience, and live Mudbugs prize giveaways on Tuesday nights. This week's guests include Quade Lightbody and Equipment Manager Billy Welker for a special Christmas show.

THIS WEEK – On Thursday night, the Mudbugs will host the Memphis RiverKings at 7:05 p.m. at the CenturyTel Center and the first 2,000 fans into the building will receive a Mudbugs Team Poster courtesy of Red River Sanitors. A team autograph session will then take place immediately after the game. Then on Sunday evening, the Mudbugs meet the Fort Worth Brahmas at 5:05 p.m. at the CenturyTel Center. For more information, please call 318-752-BUGS.



Central Hockey League Stories from December 20, 2004


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