Outlaws win home finale to end inaugural season

Published on April 11, 2005 under International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Kansas City Outlaws News Release


The Kansas City Outlaws posted a 1-2-0 record in the final week of the regular season to close out their inaugural campaign with a record of 28-45-7. The week began with a 4-3 home loss to Fort Wayne on Wednesday. The Outlaws concluded the road portion of their schedule on Friday with a 5-3 loss to Port Huron. On Sunday, the Outlaws second largest crowd of the season saw Kansas City score a season high eight goals en route to an 8-1 victory over the Fort Wayne Komets. Kansas City finished the season in fifth place in the UHL Western Division with 63 points. The Outlaws TENATIVE home opener for the 2005-2006 season is scheduled for Wednesday November 23 (opponent TBD).

LEADING OUTLAWS IN THE UNITED HOCKEY LEAGUE

Four Outlaws ranked in the United Hockey League's top twenty in several statistical categories. Joe Seroski was tied for third in the league with 42 goals and was second with 21 power play goals. Jason Ruff finished the season fourteenth in league scoring with 29 goals and 51 assists for 80 points. Goaltender Maxime Gingras ranked sixteenth with a 3.18 goals against average. Gingras was also fifth with 1628 saves and second in shoot-out wins with seven. Mark Lee finished third in rookie scoring with 67 points. Lee was second among rookies with 47 assists.

TRANSACTIONS:

- Forward Jeff Madill released from 14 day PTO April 4

- Brian Gallagher signed as emergency goaltender April 5

LAST WEEK'S SHOWDOWNS:

- Wednesday April 6 vs. Fort Wayne LOSS 3-4

- Friday April 8 @ Port Huron LOSS 3-5

- Saturday April 10 vs. Fort Wayne WIN 8-1

OUTLAWS RAISE FUNDS FOR THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY

Prior to the start of their home finale on Sunday, the Outlaws presented a check for $929.50 to the American Cancer Society. The money was raised from single game ticket sales during the month of March. Miss Teen Kansas, Haley Hannah also presented the American Cancer Society with a check for $1550 from selling tickets to the April 10th game.

SEASON TICKETS ON SALE NOW

Season tickets for the Outlaws 2005 – 2006 are on sale now. Half season ticket packages begin at $200 and full season tickets begin at $400. In addition, the first 200 accounts that renew or purchase a FULL season ticket will receive free parking. More information on season tickets can be found on the Outlaws website www.kansascityoutlaws.com or by calling the Outlaws office at 816-268-1600.

OUTLAWS ASSIST JUVENILE DIABETES

The April 1st fundraiser that the Outlaws held in conjunction with the Emilie Rosebud Diabetes Research Foundation was a tremendous success. The Outlaws helped raise over $60,000 from the live and silent auctions during their April 1st game against Quad City. All funds that were raised will go to the Emilie Rosebud Diabetes Research Foundation.

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