Mudbugs Weekly
Published on March 20, 2007 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs News Release
3/16 3-1 win vs. Rio Grande Valley
Ken Carroll held the Killer Bees scoreless through two periods as Chris Abbott, Cam Abbott and Karlis Zirnis all scored in the Mudbugs first victory against the Killer Bees this season. The Mudbugs held Rio Grande Valley scoreless on five power play chances throughout the game.
3/17 6-3 win at Wichita
Jason Williamson's 75 foot wrist shot from the left wing broke a 2-2 tie in the third period and the Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs stunned a crowd of over 9,000 people at the Kansas Coliseum by rattling off four third period goals on the way to their sixth straight win. Five different Mudbugs scored at least two points as the Bugs took five of six possible points in games at the Kansas Coliseum in 2006-2007.
3/19 6-3 win vs. Tulsa
Ken Carroll set a new Mudbugs record for saves in a single game with 57 while Cam Abbott hustled his way to his third hat trick of the season. Both teams were whistled for over 150 PIMS and the Mudbugs were shorthanded two players on seven occasions but held on strong for the victory.
MUDBUGS STARS OF THE WEEK
CAM ABBOTT - Extended his point streak to twelve games and his goal streak to seven games, a CHL best.
KEN CARROLL - Posted wins against Rio Grande Valley and Tulsa, set the new Mudbugs record for saves in a single game.
JOHN DECARO - Has five points in his last three games.
FROM FOE TO FRIEND
A Tulsa Oilers victory over the Memphis RiverKings tonight in regulation would clinch a Northeast Division title for Bossier-Shreveport.
TEXAS ROADHOUSE
The entire team will be at the Texas Roadhouse in Bossier City tonight (3/20/07) from 5-7 PM located at 1005 Gould Drive. Stop by and say hello to the guys on your way home from work.
SONIC
Two Mudbug players will be at the Sonic on Airline Drive in front of the Super Wal-Mart in Bossier City from four until six PM on Wednesday, March 21st.
UPCOMING GAME PROMOTIONS
-Sunday, March 25th (vs. Youngstown) - Pooch Party. Bring your dog to CenturyTel Center for the final home game of the regular season. Call the Mudbugs office to purchase your ticket for the low rate of nine dollars. You must call ahead of time at 318-752-BUGS.
PLAYOFF TICKETS ON SALE
Playoff tickets are on sale to the public with the first round set to begin at the end of the month! Reserve your seats before it's too late. Call the front office for group tickets at 318-752-BUGS (2847) or call Ticketmaster at 318-741-9700. Season ticket holders who've already purchased their playoff tickets can pick them up at the final home game of the regular season on March 25th.
MUDBUGS ON THE RADIO
Friday, March 23rd (at Tulsa Oilers) - 7:15 PM on 710 KEEL
Saturday, March 24th (at Memphis RiverKings) - 6:45 PM on 710 KEEL
Sunday, March 25th (vs. Youngstown) - 3:45 PM on 1130 KWKH
Central Hockey League Stories from March 20, 2007
- Blazers Slip Past Rage, 4-3 - Rocky Mountain Rage
- RiverKings drop 6-1 contest to Tulsa - Mississippi RiverKings
- Scorpions look to paint the town red Saturday - New Mexico Scorpions
- Sundogs Plan White Out on Friday, March 23 - Arizona Sundogs
- RiverKings' McClelland named CHL Coach of the Year - Mississippi RiverKings
- RiverKings' Kevin McClelland Named CHL Coach of the Year - CHL
- Mudbugs Weekly - Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs
- SteelHounds Mike Ermatinger Honored by the CHL - Youngstown SteelHounds
- CHL Announces Athletic Trainer and Equipment Manager of the Year Award Recipients - CHL
- Sundogs Adjust Roster Prior to Start of Playoffs - Arizona Sundogs
- Reiter Captures CHL Oakley Goalie Of The Week - Laredo Bucks
- "Rayz The Cup" for 2007 playoffs - Corpus Christi IceRays
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