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Penner, Pankewicz Lead Eagles Over 'Bugs

February 27, 2009 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Colorado Eagles News Release


BOSSIER CITY, La. - The Colorado Eagles swept the season series against the Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs, three games to none, with a 2-1 win. Colorado got two pivotal goals from Konrad Reeder and Greg Pankewicz, and Andrew Penner continued his strong play against the 'Bugs in the win. The victory puts the Eagles just one point away from securing their sixth Northwest Division title in as many seasons.

The Mudbugs -- possibly bolstered by the pre-game retirement of Trevor Buchanan's #27 jersey -- controlled play for the first half of the opening period. And at 9:28, Mark Johnson got them on the board first after Neil Clark had entered the Eagles' zone along the right wing and dished a pass to the low slot where Johnson had gotten behind the Colorado defense.

But just under a minute and a half later, Reeder was awarded a penalty shot after breaking in alone after a turnover at the Mudbugs' blue line. Reeder swooped far to the left before faking to cut across the doorstep, where he pulled the puck back and beat Jon Horrell badly for the second successful regular season penalty shot in team history.

And at 14:42, Pankewicz made team history by becoming the first player to register 200 goals in a Colorado uniform. The milestone marker came after another turnover at the 'Bugs blueline, as Ed McGrane sent a shot on net from the top of the right circle and the Eagles' captain put home the rebound from the doorstep. The assist extended McGrane's point streak to nine games (4-7-11).

The Mudbugs out-shot the Eagles 15-6 in a second period that was filled with quality chances for both clubs, but Penner continued his stellar play against Bossier-Shreveport this season, and Horrell came up clutch on the few Colorado chances as well.

The Eagles and Penner locked down defensively the rest of the way, as Colorado registered just three shots (a season low in a single period) in the final frame. Penner stopped all 13 shots faced in the period, totaling 36 of 37 on the night. Those numbers improved his season totals against the 'Bugs to a .964 save percentage and a goals-against average of 1.34.

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