Rage continues winning streak against Amarillo
January 9, 2008 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Rocky Mountain Rage News Release
Broomfield, Colo. - The Rocky Mountain Rage defeated the Amarillo Gorillas 5-2 tonight at the Broomfield Event Center. Rocky Mountain has played four of five regular season games against Amarillo this season and remains undefeated in the series. Captain Brent Cullaton and Scott Wray led the Rage with one goal and one assist each.
The Rage improved to 23-4-3 (49 points) to remain in the top spot in the Northwest Division and with the top winning percentage in the league (.817). The Amarillo Gorillas fell to 10-18-5 (25 points) for fourth place in the Southwest Division.
After a slow start to the first period, both teams picked up the pace of their game following a slashing call on the Rage at 13:47 of the period. Despite a slew of scoring chances by both teams in the second half, Rage goaltender Guy St. Vincent and Gorillas goaltender Dan McWhinney led the way keeping both teams scoreless.
In the second period, Amarillo defenseman Trevor Read earned the first goal of the night off of a pass from defenseman Trevor Socholotuk. The Rage tied it up when Captain Brent Cullaton skated coast-to-coast and slipped it past the pad of Amarillo goaltender Dan McWhinney at 12:53 for his seventh goal of the season and team-leading 45th point.
Three minutes later, Rocky Mountain's David Morelli shot a long wrister on the pads of McWhinney. Chip Dunleavy picked up the long rebound, skated to the other side of the crease and scored to give the Rage the lead.
Amarillo answered back at 5:37 of the third period to tie the game. Jason Chafe shot in a redirect for a powerplay goal.
Not until 14:47, Rage's Trevor Weisgerber fired a slap shot through the circles for an unassisted goal to give the Rage the lead for his 12th goal of the season.
Amarillo fought back with a couple of back-to-back scoring chances from Trevor Socholotuk and Bill Vandermeer, but Rage goaltender Guy St. Vincent stopped both.
Scott Wray picked up a rebound pass from Cullaton at 18:19 and extended Rocky Mountain's lead 4-2. Daymen Rycroft added an empty net goal to cap off scoring.
The Rage returns to action Friday (Jan. 11) when they host the Wichita Thunder at the Broomfield Event Center. Game time is slated for 7:05 p.m. Single-game tickets for all home Rage games are on sale now and range in price from $18-$43 per seat (parking included), and may be purchased through Ticketmaster. Season tickets, mini-packs, and group plans are also available for the 2007-08 season by calling 303-439-RAGE. For more information, visit www.RockyMountainRage.com.
Fans not in attendance can listen in on The New ESPN Radio 1600 LIVE or tune in to CHL Network at www.RockyMountainRage.com.
2008 CHL All-Star Game Tickets On Sale NOW
Tickets for the 2008 Central Hockey League All-Star Game on Jan. 16 and the All-Star Game Banquet (Jan. 15) featuring Comedian Josh Blue are still available. The All-Star Game is hosted by the Rocky Mountain Rage hockey team and the Broomfield Event Center. Tickets are available at www.Ticketmaster.com, charge-by-phone at (303) 830-TIXS, Ticketmaster outlets and the Broomfield Event Center Box Office.
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