New Mexico and Arizona This Weekend
January 9, 2008 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Austin Ice Bats News Release
(Austin, TX) - Coming off a weekend sweep of Mississippi and Corpus Christi, the Bats look to continue their 2008 momentum this weekend against the New Mexico Scorpions and the Arizona Sundogs. The puck drops at 7:35 PM on both nights out at Chaparral Ice Arena.
Friday's contest will be the first meeting between Austin and New Mexico since October 26th, when the Ice Bats tied a CHL record scoring three shorthanded goals to win 5-2. The Scorpions are currently third in the Southwest Division with a 15-12-4 record on the year, and are led offensively by Konrad Reeder, who tops on the team with 47 points on the year (15 goals, 32 assists). New Mexico is 1-1 against the Bats this season.
Arizona has been a thorn in the side of the Ice Bats all year. Austin is 0-4 against the Sundogs this season. Forwards Alex Leavitt and Tyler Redenbach have led the Sundogs to a 20-9-3 record on the year, putting them in a first place tie in the Southwest Division. Leavitt (52) and Redenbach (49) are currently second and third in the CHL in overall points.
Tickets start at just $9 and are still available for both games by calling (512) 927-7825 or visiting icebats.com. The first 400 fans through the doors of Friday's contest will receive a free seat cushion from Starwood.
The Ice Bats are the AA Affiliate for the NHL's Minnesota Wild and the AHL's Houston Aeros (AAA). The team is currently playing its 12th season in Austin. Single game tickets and mini-plans are available by calling 512-927-7825 or visiting icebats.com.
• Discuss this story on the Central Hockey League message board...
Central Hockey League Stories from January 9, 2008
- Rage continues winning streak against Amarillo - Rocky Mountain Rage
- Colorado puts hurtin' on Wichita, wins 5-2 - Colorado Eagles
- Amarillo loses in Broomfield - Amarillo Gorillas
- Ex-Rayz lead Scorps to 2-1 SO win - Corpus Christi IceRays
- Vitek Stymies His Old Team In Shootout - New Mexico Scorpions
- RiverKings announce RiverKings Roundup dates - Mississippi RiverKings
- Rage's Cullaton to Captain Northern Conference All-Stars - Rocky Mountain Rage
- Colorado Eagles to Make Hockey History, Break Sellout Streak Record - Colorado Eagles
- Mississippi's Campbell Named to All-Star Roster - CHL
- Campbell named to All-Star Team - Mississippi RiverKings
- Bes Named All Star Captain - Laredo Bucks
- Cullaton, Bes Named Captains for CHL All-Star Game - CHL
- RiverKings game in Corpus Christi changes date - Mississippi RiverKings
- St. Pierre up for performance of the Week - Tulsa Oilers
- New Mexico and Arizona This Weekend - Austin Ice Bats
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
