Opening night woes, Brahmas lose 5-1
Published on October 17, 2008 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
Fort Worth Brahmas News Release
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TX - It was a season opener to forget for the Brahmas as they lost to the Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs on the road Friday night, 5-1.
The Mudbugs struck first as Dale Lupul shot a goal past Brahmas goaltender David Cacciola on the powerplay at the 12:27 mark. Texas answered back with a powerplay goal of their own three minutes later when forward Tyler Skworchinski took a feed from Kevin McLeod and Pete Rouleau to even the game 1-1.
Penalties had the Brahmas in trouble in the second period, in which Bossier was able to convert on two powerplays. Texas was unable to beat Mudbug netminder Ken Carroll in the second despite outshooting Bossier-Shreveport 26-16. Cacciola stopped 13 of 15 shots faced in the second before Head Coach Dan Wildfong made a goaltending change, putting Brett Jaeger between the pipes. Despite the change, Texas gave up one more goal in the period and went back into the locker room for the second intermission down 4-1.
Frustration continued to build for Texas and it began to show as the physical play picked up in the final period. Bossier-Shreveport ended the Brahmas night with a final powerplay goal at the 18:22 mark, sending the Brahmas back home with a 5-1 loss.
Texas went 1-7 on the powerplay and outshot the Mudbugs 38-24. Cacciola and Jaeger combined for 33 saves on 38 shots.
The Brahmas will turn around and have their home opener Saturday night at the NYTEX Sports Centre for a 7:05 PM start against the Mississippi RiverKings. For ticket information please contact the Brahmas offices at 817-336-4423.
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