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March 14, 2011 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs News Release


LAST WEEK

Tuesday, March 8 vs. Dayton CenturyTel Center W 5-4

GAME NOTES: Travis Clayton recorded the first hat trick of his Mudbugs career to help the 'Bugs outpace Dayton 5-4 Tuesday at the CenturyTel Center. Paired with Laredo's loss to Arizona, the victory clinches a spot in the 2011 CHL playoffs for the Mudbugs. Clayton's last two goals put the Mudbugs back on top to stay and completed his first hat trick since February 20, 2007. Justin Aikins and Shane Hart got the other two Mudbugs goals.

Friday, March 11 vs. Dayton CenturyTel Center W 7-2

GAME NOTES: David Rutherford finished with four points and Shane Hart had three as the Mudbugs sprinted past Dayton 7-2 Friday night at the CenturyTel Center. Rutherford scored one goal and assisted on three others for Bossier-Shreveport, while Hart scored twice and helped set up Rutherford's tally. Defenseman Kevin Young also posted two assists in his Mudbugs debut and Brett Smith, Steven Crampton and Travis Clayton each had a goal and an assist.

Saturday, March 12 vs. Texas CenturyTel Center W 5-1

GAME NOTES: The Mudbugs earned their fourth consecutive victory Saturday night at the CenturyTel Center, topping Texas by a final score of 5-1 in front of nearly 4,600 fans. Andy Contois scored two goals for the Mudbugs, while David Rutherford scored on a penalty shot had and an assist. Shawn Limpright and Travis Clayton also chipped in two assists each as the 'Bugs took a 5-4-1 lead in the season series against Texas.

Sunday, March 13 at Texas NyTex Sports Centre W 1-0

GAME NOTES: Ryan Munce posted a 33-save shutout and Shawn Limpright scored the game's only goal as the Mudbugs edged Texas 1-0 Sunday at the NyTex Sports Centre. The win puts Bossier-Shreveport ahead of Texas for second place in the Berry Conference at 34-24-3 and extends their win streak to five games. Munce was brilliant in goal for the Mudbugs on the way to the second shutout of his brief career with the club, which spans just seven starts.

THIS WEEK

Wednesday, March 16 at Fort Wayne War Memorial Coliseum 6:30 pm

Friday, March 18 at Fort Wayne War Memorial Coliseum 7:00 pm

GAME NOTES: The 'Bugs make their first-ever road trip to the former IHL Wednesday and Friday in Fort Wayne, visiting the home of the Komets twice this week. Fort Wayne won the first two meetings between the clubs 5-3 and 2-1 on back-to-back nights in late January at the CenturyTel Center. The Komets have clinched a playoff spot in the Turner Conference and will now look toward moving out of eighth place in the conference.

Saturday, March 19 at Bloomington U.S. Cellular Coliseum 7:05 pm

GAME NOTES: The 'Bugs and PrairieThunder will complete their two-game season series Saturday night in Bossier-Shreveport's final out-of-conference game this year. Bloomington, who took the first-ever meeting between the clubs 2-1 in overtime on February 24, is in the hunt for the #1 seed in the Turner Conference with a two-point deficit to Rapid City.

WEEKLY NOTES

'Bugs Take it to Texas, Win Streak at Five

The Mudbugs have completed their 11-game season series against Texas with three straight wins over the rival Brahmas in the past eight days. The 'Bugs have outscored the Brahmas 12-1 in that span and handed them their only two shutout losses of the season on consecutive Sundays to win the season series with a record of 6-4-1 against Texas. Sprinkled between those three wins have been two more triumphs over Dayton to bring the 'Bugs winning streak to five straight games; a stretch during which Bossier-Shreveport has outscored its opponents 24-7.

The Races are on: Mudbugs Back in Second

With just less than two weeks and around half-a-dozen games left in the 2010-11 regular season, playoff races are heating up all over the CHL. The Mudbugs' winning streak has propelled them back into second place in the Berry Conference with a two-point edge over the Brahmas, who do have two games in hand. Tulsa is also in the hunt for second place in the conference with only a two-point deficit to Texas entering this week.

Look Out, Smokin' Joe

Forward Travis Clayton had two more points Saturday to move within six points of the CHL's all-time scoring record, which is currently held by longtime Oklahoma City Blazer Joe Burton. With ten points (5g, 5a) in his last five games, Clayton (979 points) is making a legitimate case to challenge Burton's 985 CHL points in the final five games of the season. Against Dayton on Tuesday, the 14-year-veteran scored his first Mudbugs hat trick to lift the 'Bugs to a 5-4 win on the night before his 35th birthday. He then has added four more points (1g, 3a) on Friday and Saturday to extend the hot streak.

Shawn Goes Streaking

Forward Shawn Limpright enters this week having matched the Mudbugs' longest point streak of the season at nine games. Limpright scored the game's only goal Sunday to extend the streak as the 'Bugs topped the Brahmas 1-0. He had two primary assists the night before against Texas and scored a goal Friday against Dayton to reach 100 points as a Mudbug. With five goals and eight assists during the streak, #26 has increased his point total to 50 pts in 52 games this year. Limpright led the team in scoring last season with 53 points (18g, 35a).

The Captain Keeps Climbing

With a goal and an assist Friday, sixth-year Mudbugs forward Brett Smith became the fifth player in franchise history to top 300 points in purple and teal. Last week Smith passed General Manager Jason Campbell for fifth on the team's all-time scoring list and enters tonight with 301 points in his Mudbugs career. He also ranks fifth in career assists and seventh in goals. Smith is near a point-per-game this year with 50 points (19g, 31a) in 53 games.

Getting Young on Defense

The 'Bugs have bolstered their D-corps with the addition of defenseman Kevin Young, 28, who paid immediate dividends with three assists and a +4 rating in his first two games with the club. Young has just returned from playing in the Netherlands, where he racked up 65 points (17g, 48a) in just 40 games this season. After a solid Major Junior career and two seasons and the U. of New Brunswick, the 6-2, 196-pound Young has spent his entire pro career in Europe.

Loose Pucks

F Steven Crampton played his 500th professional game Sunday... F Jeff Kyrzakos played his 300th career game on Saturday... D Jamie Milam is tied for the CHL lead among D-men with 16 goals this year... D Dave Pszenyczny is +10 in his last nine games... The Mudbugs are 26-1-0 when leading after two periods.... The 'Bugs lead the CHL with an average of 26.8 shots against per game this season... Bossier-Shreveport is the fourth-least penalized team in the CHL...

TICKET INFORMATION: Season tickets, mini-plans and group ticket packages for the 2010-11 season of Mudbugs hockey are available at the team office: 2000 CenturyTel Center Drive, Bossier City, LA 71112. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. Individual game tickets can be purchased at the CenturyTel Center box office between 9:30 am and 4:30 pm Monday - Friday, by calling Ticketmaster at (318) 741-9700, or online at Ticketmaster.com. For more information, visit www.mudbugshockey.com or call the team office at (318) 752-2847.

MUDBUGS RADIO: Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs games, both home and away, are broadcast live on "The Home of the Legends" AM 1130 KWKH and News Radio 710 AM KEEL in Shreveport. Both stations provide free online streaming online at www.kwkhonline.com and www.710keel.com.

CHL TV: Back for 2010-11 is the latest version of CHL-TV, powered by NeuLion, Inc. Fans will have the chance to watch nearly 600 games on the CHL's regular season schedule for a small pay-per-view price. Packages are available as well that give fans the chance to order only their team's away games, an all-access league pass or many other options. All game archives are offered to catch up on the games you missed for just $4.00. Visit http://chltv.neulion.com/chltv/ for more information.

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