Rocky Mountain rolls past Amarillo, 4-1
January 3, 2009 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Amarillo Gorillas News Release
Broomfield, CO 1/3/09 - Three Rocky Mountain goals in less than two minutes of playing time during the second period proved the undoing for the Amarillo Gorillas Saturday, falling to the Rage 4-1 at the Broomfield Event Center.
A.J. Bucchino held the Gorillas in it through one period, stopping 12 first-period Rage shots to preserve a 0-0 tie after 20 minutes. Rocky Mountain got on the board early in the second, however, with Brent Cullaton scoring a shorthanded goal to draw first blood at 2:24.
The Rage continued their offensive onslaught, with Nathan O'Nabigon potting a rebound chance in the slot to extend the lead, 2-0. Just 14 seconds afterwards, the Gorillas ceded a third Rocky Mountain tally, this time to defenseman Pat Sutton. Within the span of 1:37, the Rage found themselves with a commanding 3-0 lead.
Amarillo began to chip away at the deficit when Jake Morissette sent Jonathan Ornelas on a shorthanded breakaway late in the second-Ornelas scored by Rage goaltender Marty Magers to draw Amarillo within two.
Magers would stonewall the Gorillas on ensuing opportunities, though, as the Rage added a Colt King empty net goal late in the final period to solidify the 4-1 victory.
The Amarillo (10-20-0) loss breaks the Gorillas' two-game road winning streak, as Bucchino dropped to 0-2-0 on the season, despite stopping 30 of 33 chances from Rage sticks. Amarillo will play their next contest Friday at the Budweiser Events Center against the Colorado Eagles.
Enjoy all the benefits of being an Amarillo Gorillas season ticket holder, including pregame meetings with Coach Coolen and one-of-a-kind access to special events! Gorillas season tickets for 2008-09 are still available by calling (806) 242-PUCK (7825) or by visiting the Gorillas office at 901 Buchanan in Amarillo.
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