Scorpions await return of Evil Eagles

Published on December 20, 2004 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
New Mexico Scorpions News Release


SCORPIONS TICKETS AND EVENTS –

SCORPIONS CHRISTMAS JERSEY AUCTION – The Scorpions are holding a silent auction for the Christmas jerseys that they wore against Colorado and Tulsa. Bids can be made at any home game or by faxing (883-7829) or emailing Chancy Wilson (cwilson@scorpionshockey.com) at the Scorpions office by 12 noon on Dec. 23.

SCORPIONS BRING HOLIDAY SPIRIT TO CARRIE TINGLEY – The entire Scorpions team will be appearing tomorrow at Carrie Tingley Children's Hospital, 1127 University NE, from 2 to 4 p.m. The team will be delivering teddy bears collected during the recent New Mexico's WB Teddy Bear Toss as well as bringing other Scorpions paraphernalia to patients, with help from a very special Santa Claus.

SPECIAL KIDS DISCOUNT FOR NEXT TWO HOME GAMES – Children 15 and under can get $6 tickets for the Scorpions' games this Wednesday against Colorado and next Tuesday, Dec. 28 against Lubbock. The specially-priced tickets can be purchased at the 6300 San Mateo NE in the Far North Shopping Center, or at the Tingley Coliseum box office beginning two hours prior to game time.

TICKET AND TEAM STORE INFO – Tickets for all Scorpions home games start at $11 and can be purchased at the Scorpions Team Store, 6300 San Mateo NE in the Far North Shopping Center, at the Tingley Coliseum box office beginning two hours prior to game time, or at any TicketMaster outlet. The Scorpions Team Store will open on Thursday, Dec. 23 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Christmas Eve from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

SCORPIONS RECAP –

SAN ANGELO 6, SCORPIONS 5 (SO) – The Scorpions rallied from a 5-2 deficit less than a minute into the third period on Friday to force overtime, but the Saints scored the only two goals of the shootout for a 6-5 victory. Rookie Alexandre Piche made a sterling Scorpions debut, scoring twice and adding an assist. Randy Murphy also scored twice while Konrad McKay also tallied. Miguel Beaudry made 28 saves in goal for the Scorpions.

SCORPIONS 5, SAN ANGELO 4 (OT) – Daniel Tetrault scored with 1:52 left in overtime as the Scorpions completed another improbable comeback with a 5-4 victory at San Angelo, giving them three points out of a possible four points in the weekend series with the CHL's best home team. Randy Murphy continued his recent hot streak with two goals and an assist. Vladimir Hartinger and Alexandre Piche also scored for the Scorpions, while Shawn Legault added two assists. The game featured 122 penalty minutes between the teams, most in a Scorpions game this season, as both starting goaltenders were ejected late in the first period. Guy St. Vincent made 28 saves in relief of Miguel Beaudry to improve to 3-1-0 on the season.

TULSA 3, SCORPIONS 0 – The Oilers scored all three of their goals in the second period to post a 3-0 victory over a tired Scorpions team yesterday after the Scorpions had arrived back in town at 6 a.m. from San Angelo while the Oilers had Saturday night off. Jaroslav Cesky, Todd Marcellus and Jason Bermingham scored the Oilers goals. Miguel Beaudry stopped 33 shots in goal for the Scorpions.

SCORPIONS MATCH-UPS –

COLORADO – The road team has won all four meetings this season, as the Eagles claimed back-to-back wins at Tingley Coliseum on Dec. 10 and 11. Colorado had a four-game winning streak ended with a 2-1 loss at Wichita on Saturday, and they play at Amarillo tomorrow. Greg Pankewicz leads the Eagles with 31 points (12g-19a) in just 16 games, followed by Riley Nelson with 26 points (13g-13a). Rookie goalie Tyler Weiman leads the CHL with a 1.70 GAA and four shutouts on the season.

SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK –

Tuesday, Dec. 21 – Practice 10-11:30 a.m. Tingley Coliseum

Wednesday, Dec. 22 – Practice 10-11 a.m. Tingley Coliseum

Game vs. Colorado – 7:05 p.m. Tingley Coliseum

Thursday, Dec. 23 – Optional Practice – Time TBA Tingley Coliseum

Friday, Dec. 24 – Optional Practice – Time TBA Tingley Coliseum

Saturday, Dec. 25 – MERRY CHRISTMAS

Optional Practice – Time TBA Tingley Coliseum

Sunday, Dec. 26 – Practice – Time TBA Tingley Coliseum

As always, please contact Mike Sheehan (881-7825 (office), 480-7915 (cell) or email msheehan@scorpionshockey.com) to confirm time and site of practice.

PICHE MAKES IMPACT – The Scorpions signed rookie forward Alexandre Piche on Wednesday, and it didn't take him long to make waves. Not only was the Rimouski, Quebec native involved in Wednesday's purse snatcher chase at the team's offices, but he made quite the debut on the ice over the weekend. In addition to a three-point performance in his first game on Friday, Piche scored the game-tying goal with 20.8 seconds left on Saturday to force overtime.

STINGERS – The Scorpions' streak of not allowing a power play goal at home ended at 55 after Tulsa scored a 5-on-3 goal late in the second period last night... Randy Murphy had a seven-game point-scoring streak ended last night, but he still has 13 points in eight games this month and is now tied for fourth in the CHL with 33 points (15g-18a)... After picking up 27 penalty minutes in Saturday's brawl at San Angelo, goalie Miguel Beaudry now has more penalty minutes this season than ten of his teammates.

SCORPIONS RESULTS –

13-8-3 record, 26 pts., T-2nd place, Northwest Division (7-4-1 home, 6-4-2 away)

Friday, Dec. 17 SAN ANGELO 6, Scorpions 5 (SO) – Alexandre Piche – 2 goals, 1 assist

Saturday, Dec. 18 Scorpions 5, SAN ANGELO 4 (OT) –Randy Murphy – 2 goals, 1 assist

Sunday, Dec. 19 Tulsa 3, SCORPIONS 0 – Miguel Beaudry – 33 saves

Home team in CAPS

SCORPS IN ACTION –

Wednesday, Dec. 22 Scorpions vs. Colorado Eagles (13-4-4, 30 pts., 2nd place, Northwest Div.) – 7:05 p.m.

SCORPIONS ON THE RADIO – The Scorpions are teaming up for the third straight season with SportsRadio 610 The Sports Animal to bring you all of the Scorpions action on the radio. Mike Sheehan returns for his third season as the Voice of the Scorpions. Wednesday's game will air on SportsRadio 610 The Sports Animal. The games are also available on the Internet at the Scorpions' website, www.scorpionshockey.com via Internet broadcast partner www.broadcastmonsters.com. Archived broadcasts for the past month, including last Saturday's game at San Angelo, are also available through BCM's website.

SCORPIONS HOCKEY TALK – Scorpions Hockey Talk returns to the airwaves on Tuesday, Dec. 21 from 6-6:40 p.m. at Boston's The Gourmet Pizza, located on Jefferson just west of I-25. Join Mike Sheehan, Scorpions coach Bill McDonald and special guests each and every week. This week's guest will be Scorpions forward Shawn Legault, who should have an interesting recollection of Saturday's brouhaha in San Angelo. Don't miss food and drink specials, and plenty of free prizes to be given away.

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