Rookies Lift \'Bugs to Win in Mississippi
Published on October 16, 2010 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs News Release
BOSSIER CITY, LA - Jeff Harvey made 32 saves and Shane Hart's first professional goal was also the game-winner as the Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs edged the Mississippi RiverKings 2-1 Saturday night at the DeSoto Civic Center. The come-from-behind victory gave the âBugs their second 2-0 start in the past three seasons.
Mississippi outshot Bossier-Shreveport 33-27 in the hard-fought battle, but Harvey was beaten only once as the Mudbugs got goals from Brett Smith and Shane Hart in the last two periods.
It appeared the teams would trade unsuccessful powerplays in a scoreless first period until Andrew Lackner's buzzer-beating shot snuck through traffic and past Jeff Harvey for a powerplay goal with .4 seconds left in the period. That gave the âKings a 1-0 advantage through 20 minutes after the Mudbugs missed on three powerplay chances.
That score remained for most of the second period despite three Mississippi powerplays and a full two minutes of 5-on-3 time for Bossier-Shreveport. The âBugs finally tied the score with less than six minutes remaining when Steven Crampton fed a slot pass to Joe Blaznek, who rifled a shot that caromed off Brett Smith's stick and into the top corner behind Larry Sterling. Michael Couch also faced Tyler Sheldrake in a second-period fight at the 3:19 mark.
The RiverKings generated 14 shots in the final stanza, but it was the Mudbugs who took the 2-1 advantage when Shane Hart received a pass from David Rutherford and danced into the slot before beating Sterling with a backhand shot at 6:58 for his first pro goal. Harvey made the lead hold up with a number of tough saves, most notably turning aside Matt Boyd's five-hole attempt on a breakaway opportunity.
Harvey improves to 2-0 on the young season, while Larry Sterling falls to 0-1 despite 25 saves. The âBugs finished 0-8 on the powerplay, compared with Mississippi's 1 for 6 night on the man-advantage.
The Mudbugs will now have two days off before hosting the Tulsa Oilers Tuesday night at 6:35 pm at the CenturyTel Center. Season tickets, mini-plans and group tickets are currently on sale at the team office, so call 752-BUGS or visit www.mudbugshockey.com for more information.
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