Roadrunners Win Big in Shutout over Helena
Published on October 19, 2005 under North American Hockey League (NAHL)
Topeka Pilots News Release
The Santa Fe Roadrunners (4-4-0) opened the 2005 North American Hockey League Showcase in Blaine, MN in big fashion this afternoon as they crushed the Helena Bighorns by a score of 6-0. For the second straight game, credit the sparkling goaltending of veteran goaltender Chris Carlson as he posted his second consecutive shutout by stopping all 29 shots. With the win, the Roadrunners have climbed back to .500 after a tough 1-4 start.
The Roadrunners jumped out to a first period 2-0 lead on goals by defensemen Rafael Rodriguez and Brandon Johnson. In the second period, Roadrunners forwards took over the game out shooting the opponents 17-14 and registered goals from Brett Coley, Anthony Bohn and Cory Stark. Alex Arnason rounded out the scoring in the third period.
The Santa Fe powerplay went 2 for 6 on goals scored by Johnson and Stark. The penalty kill was perfect as the Roadrunners held the Bighorn offense to little pressure and killed off all 6 attempts. In total, 13 different players registered at least one point in the contest with Rodriguez, Johnson and Arnason leading the way with a goal and assist each.
Game two is set tomorrow afternoon at 3:30 Central as the Roadrunners face the Bismarck Bobcats (3-4-1). The Bobcats dropped a 4-3 decision today to the Texas Tornado by way of a shootout. Visit NAHL.com to hear the game live or follow the game in real time by Pointstreak.
The Roadrunners return to the Chavez Community Center on Thursday, November 3 against the Wichita Falls Wildcats. The Roadrunners close out the November home portion of the schedule on Friday, November 4 and Saturday November 5 when the Texarkana Bandits visit the Chavez Community Center. All home games begin with face-off at 7:05PM.
Tickets for all three games are now on sale at the Chavez Community Center, 3221 Rodeo Road, Santa Fe, NM. Adults pay $12, Students with valid ID pay $8 and Children 12 and under pay $5. The Roadrunner box office is open Monday through Friday 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM. On Game days the box office is open until the end of the second period.
Season Ticket and Mini-ticket packages are available at the Roadrunners office. Convenient full season packages and variety of game packages are also available to purchase.
For further information on Santa Fe Roadrunners hockey contact the Roadrunners hockey office at 505-955-4082.
Santa Fe Roadrunners Hockey is... "Hockey With Altitude"
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