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Murray Perfect, Bees Shutout Allen 3-0

January 28, 2012 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees News Release

ALLEN, Texas- John Murray made 36 saves in between the pipes as the Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees (18-16-6) shutout the Allen Americans (23-10-7) by a 3-0 score. The Bees took an early lead thanks to Dan Gendur and second period goals by Aaron Boogaard and Tomas Klempa cemented the victory.

The shutout was the first against the Americans this season and the first against the Americans at the Allen Event Center since December 18, 2010 and only the second-ever.

The Killer Bees took the lead just 1:24 into the game as Dan Gendur scored his 11th of the season. Gendur raced after an errant Jason Dixon pass and threw the puck towards the net. Allen goalie Rejean Beauchemin was not expecting a shot as he didn't make a move as the rubber tickled the twine.

The Bees increased their lead to two when Aaron Boogaard scored his fifth of the season at 11:31 of the second period. Phillip Ischi left the puck behind him for Boogaard who picked off the near side post for the goal.

Tomas Klempa further extended the Bees lead with an unassisted goal at 2:38 of the second period. A misplay behind the Americans net allowed Klempa to work the puck in front and he roofed the shot glove side for his team leading 19th goal of the season.

John Murray continued his heroics throughout the third period including a tough final six minutes as Allen pulled their goalie for the extended period. Chance after chance was turned away by Murray who recorded his second shutout of the season.

The Killer Bees and Allen Americans faceoff again Sunday evening at 5:05 p.m. before heading to Tulsa for a Tuesday night showdown. The game can be heard on 956sports.com and CHL-TV.

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