Roadrunners update
Published on October 4, 2006 under North American Hockey League (NAHL)
Topeka Pilots News Release
Roadrunners Sweep Wichita Falls
The Wichita Falls Wildcats traveled to Santa Fe, NM this weekend to play the 'Runners in a two game weekend series. The 'Runners came out victorious in both games. The first game was dominated by Roadrunner forward Tibor Kutalek , netting his first hat trick of the season en route to a 5-0 victory. Also lighting the lamp were forward Nate Hennig and defenseman Tim Possehl. Goaltender Nick Hopper turned aside all 14 shots he faced, recording his third shutout in six games.
The 'Runners beat the Wildcats Saturday night 5-3, with goals coming from Kutalek (2), Ben Kinne, Jason Krispel, and Nate Hennig. Nick Hopper minded the net again, marking his sixth win on the season.
Roadrunners Leading Scorers
Slovakian Forward Tibor Kutalek currently leads the Santa Fe Roadrunners 25 man roster in points. Kutalek has earned 8 goals, 4 assists, 12 points in 8 games. 4 of Tibor's 8 goals were on the Power Play. Along side Kutalek, Nate Hennig, Jason Krispel, and Josh Kamrass are all tied for second on the team with nine points in eight games. Hennig leads the league in Power Play goals (5) and Game Winning Goals (3) in his eight games of play.
Tibor Kutalek - 8 games played (8 goals, 4 assists, 12 pts)
Nate Hennig - 8 games played (6 goals, 3 assists, 9pts)
Jason Krispel - 8 games played (4 goals, 5 assists, 9pts)
Josh Kamrass - 8 games played (3 goals, 6 assists, 9pts)
'Runners Team Stats
Versus The Texas Tornado
The first place Santa Fe Roadrunners (6-1-1) will take on The Texas Tornado (4-3-1) this Friday and Saturday nights in Frisco, TX. The Tornado are currently in third place in the NAHL South Division. The 'Runners are 1-1 vs. the Tornado this year. A 3-2 SO victory last Friday, and a 2-1 loss that Saturday. The Roadrunners are 7-13-3 all time vs. Texas, and have won just 3 of 10 in Frisco.
Among League Leaders
Santa Fe Roadrunners forward Tibor Kutalek is currently tied for fourth place in the North American Hockey League for most points. Kutalek has 8 goals and 4 assists for 12 points in just 8 games played. Tibor has already had one "HatTrick" this year so far. Nate Hennig, Jason Krispel, and Josh Kamrass are all tied for 14th in the NAHL on the leader board. All 3 players have nine points in eight games. Nate Hennig currently leads the league in Game Winning Goals with three, and Power Play goals with five. Goaltender Nick Hopper is second in the NAHL among top goaltenders. Hopper is 6-1-0, in the six games he played so far, along with three shutouts. Hopper is listed at a 1.41 Goals Against Average Per Game, while marking a .930 Save Percentage.
'Runners First In NAHL Standings
The Santa Fe Roadrunners are currently ranked first in the North American Hockey League, and in the South Division posting an impressive .813 win percentage. The 'Runners are 6-1-1 in the 8 games played so far this season. The Roadrunners will try to keep thier undefeated "Away" rankings (2-0) when they take on the Texas Tornado, Friday and Saturday nights in Frisco, TX. So far the 'Runners are 4-1-1 at the Genoveva Chavez Community Center in Santa Fe.
Roadrunners Special Teams
The Roadrunners are posting an impressive 22.97 Power Play Percentage ranking first in the league. The 'Runners have scored 17 Power Play Goals in just 8 games so far this year. The Roadrunners are also first in the NAHL with Penalty Killing Percentage. The 'Runners have only allowed 3 shorthanded goals in out of a total of 57 opportunities.
North American Hockey League Stories from October 4, 2006
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