Mudbugs Weekly

Published on February 21, 2007 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs News Release


MUDBUGS EMERGE VICTORIOUS ON VALENTINE'S DAY

The Mudbugs trailed 3-1 entering the third period on Wednesday evening at the Budweiser Events Center. Bossier-Shreveport scored three straight goals to hand Colorado its first loss in 28 games when leading after two periods of play. Chris Gustafson's 5-3 power play goal started the scoring in the final stanza. Cam Abbott scored shorthanded to tie the game, and then his brother Chris scored the final goal to give the Mudbugs their first win of the year against Colorado.

SECOND PERIOD SCARE ENDS IN OT WIN

The Mudbugs surrendered a 4-1 lead in the second period to the Rocky Mountain Rage, only to come back from down one and take the win in overtime. Cam Abbott sent a feed to a pinching Ryan Fairbarn whose goal evened the game at 5-5. It only took 17 seconds in OT for the Abbott's to steal the show. Chris Abbott collected a drop pass from Cam Abbott and fired it past David Guerra to secure two points for the Bugs.

MUDBUGS ROUTE EAGLES IN FINAL GAME OF THE ROAD TRIP

Five goals in the third period set a single season high for goals in a game as the Mudbugs closed out the road trip with a 9-5 victory against Colorado. Cam Abbott tied a Mudbugs franchise record with four goals in a game. Chris Brassard also had a hat trick plus two assists in tying a franchise record for the second most points scored in a single Mudbugs game. It was the first time in Colorado Eagles history that a visiting team was able to score more than six goals.

RAYZ FIGHT TO THE END ON TUESDAY NIGHT

A pair of goals wouldn't be enough for a regulation win as the Corpus Christi Rayz evened the game when Adam Powell capitalized on a turnover and beat John DeCaro at 12:12 in the third period. Chris Brassard and Daniel Pegoraro froze the goaltender on beautiful backhand dekes. Forbes MacPherson's breakaway shot slid through the five-hole to end the shootout. John DeCaro's stopped 25 of 27 shot and four of five shooters in the shootout on his way to collecting his 18th win.

MUDBUGS STARS OF THE WEEK

CAM ABBOTT - Nine points in three road games earns him a star. He's the first Mudbugs rookie to score four goals in a game.

CHRIS BRASSARD - Five points on Saturday against Colorado puts him on the list for the second straight week, plus his second career Mudbugs hat trick.

CHRIS ABBOTT - Game-winning goals against Colorado and Rocky Mountain grant this rookie star status, plus fourteen points in a six game road swing.

BUGS #1 IN CHL COACHS' POLL

For the first time this year the Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs were voted first among all Central Hockey League coaches in the weekly poll. Bossier-Shreveport received six first place votes and became the first team to surpass Colorado as the number one team. The Eagles held the previous number one ranking since December 6th.

NEXT POWERPLAY WITH SCOTT MUSCUTT WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7TH-

The next Power Play with Scott Muscutt will be on Wednesday, March 7th. The show will air at 6 PM on KWKH, live from Buffalo Wild Wings at the Louisiana Boardwalk in Bossier City.

MUDBUGS AT SONIC

The Sonic appearances continue with members of the team appearing at the Sonic on Highway 80 in Haughton, Louisiana. Players will be on hand to greet the public from 4-6 PM.

KIDS NIGHT AT BUFFALO WILD WINGS

Come out to Buffalo Wild Wings on Wednesday, February 28th as Clawed the Mudbugs Mascot and players will be on hand from 5 until 7 PM. It's a great opportunity to get autographs and meet the players first hand.

PLAYOFF TICKETS ON SALE

Playoff tickets are on sale with the first round set to begin only five weeks from now! Reserve your seats before it's too late. Call the front office at 318-752-BUGS (2847).

10th ANNIVERSARY TEAM

There is still time to cast your vote for the 10th Anniversary Mudbugs team! Log on to www.mudbugshockey.com and click on the graphic on the upper right hand side of the page. Select any ten players, regardless of position that have made the most impact on Bugs hockey throughout the last ten seasons. Submit your form via fax, mail or drop it by the Mudbugs office between 9 AM and 5 PM Monday through Friday.

MUDBUGS ON THE RADIO

Friday, February 23rd (vs. Rocky Mountain Rage) - 6:45 PM on 1130 KWKH

Saturday, February 24th (vs. Youngstown SteelHounds) - 6:45 PM on 1130 KWKH

HOME AT LAST-

The Mudbugs play a weekend set of home games before hitting the road next Tuesday. The expansion Rocky Mountain Rage visits for the first and only time this season on Friday night, then it's the Youngstown SteelHounds on Saturday. The puck drops at 7:05 PM both nights. Call the office to reserve group tickets at 318-752-BUGS.

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