One-goal game goes to Gorillas
Published on October 17, 2009 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
Amarillo Gorillas News Release
Amarillo, TX - In the Gorillas home opener, Amarillo didn't shy away from a potent Odessa Jackalopes squad, defeating last year's Southwest division champions 2-1.
Scoring was light in the first period, but Gorillas forward Joe Guenther was able to take a turnover in the Odessa zone and fire the puck in the top of the net past Odessa's goaltender Joel Martin at the 12:54 mark. 1-0 Amarillo after the first period.
The second period Gorillas penalty kill shined the brightest, as the unit halted the Jackalopes on all 5 chances. End of the second Gorillas 1 Odessa 0.
In the beginning of the final frame, Odessa's Kenny Bernard through a puck from the near wall in the Gorillas zone into traffic where Dominic Leveille punched the puck past Gorillas netminder Mike Brown. Tied at one at the 11:58 mark, Gorillas forward Jake Morissette was taken to the ice while on a breakaway and had a chance to give the Gorillas the lead on a penalty shot. Odessa's goaltender Joel Martin stopped the opportunity and the game remained tied. With less than 5 minutes remaining in the game, defenseman Andrew Smale sent a crisp pass to Joe Guenther who charged into the Odessa zone to score a backhand goal for his second of the game and the game winner.
Gorillas goaltender Mike Brown made 42 of 43 saves, earning the first star of the game.
The Gorillas will return to the Amarillo Civic Center on Sunday, October 18th to take on the Mississippi RiverKings. For more information on season and group show tickets, visit amarillogorillas.com or call 806-242-PUCK (7825).
Single-game tickets on the front row may be purchased for $24 each, row two and up will be sold for $16 a piece, while children ages 15 and under will cost only $8. Fans may log on to amarillogorillas.com and receive an exclusive web-only "$2-OFF" coupon to be presented when purchasing an individual "adult" ticket only.
The AMARILLO GORILLAS are offering unthinkable season seat deals for the 2009-10 season in âThe Jungle'! Purchase your show tickets today by calling (806) 242-PUCK (7825) and receive all the benefits of being a season seat holder.
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- Thunder Drops See-Saw Battle - Wichita Thunder
- Bucks Look For Two Straight Tonight - Laredo Bucks
- Oilers Defeat Mississippi 6-3 In Season Opener - Tulsa Oilers
- Allen Edges Arizona 1-0 In Goaltending Battle - Arizona Sundogs
- Rapid City Starts 2009-10 Campaign With 3-2 Win - Rapid City Rush
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