Scorpions beat Arizona for first road win of season

December 1, 2006 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
New Mexico Scorpions News Release


[ PRESCOTT VALLEY, Ariz. ]- The New Mexico Scorpions, proud member of the Central Hockey League (CHL), pulled out their first road win of the year with a 3-2 victory Friday night in Arizona . The Sotuhwest division rivals showed it will be a fun month ahead.

The Scorpions started early and never looked back. Craig McDonald started the exciting night with his fifth goal of the year. Chris Robertson won the offensive zone draw to McDonald who put the Scorpions up just 4:52 into the contest. Only one goal was scored in the opening period but the Scorpions and Sundogs certainly dished out their fair share of hits.

New Mexico extended the lead early in the second period when Konrad Reeder took a two line pass from Lance Herauf. Reeder placed the rolling puck perfectly between the legs of Arizona goalie Chris King for his fourth goal of the season.

Scorpions' goalie David Cacciola shined in his New Mexico debut. He started his Scorpions career with 24:01 of shutout hockey. Dan DaSilva ended that streak when he and Brent Kelly played a two-on-one perfectly to cut into the Scorps' lead.

For the third straight road game the Scorpions took a lead into the third period; this time they made sure it would stick. Dan Lapierriere took a costly slashing penalty at 8:05 of the final frame.

The Scorpions wasted no time converting as Valdimir Hartinger riffled the shot from the blue line to the back of the net. Hartinger's second goal of the year proved to be the game winner.

Arizona added a late third period goal when Chris Greene knocked a rebound home after the Sundogs pulled their goalie for an extra attacker. That would be the last time Cacciola let something get past his pads.

The Scorpions and Arizona come right back to Tim's Toyota Center tomorrow at 7 PM. Fans can listen to the game on 1050 KTBL as Adam Minnick will have the pre-game show starting at 6:45 PM.

Make sure to get your tickets now when the Scorps' return home on Friday, December 8 against Oklahoma City . The Scorpions will celebrate "Ten Years of Scorpions Hockey." Banners will be raised to celebrate the last ten years of a great New Mexican tradition. Culminating the evening will be the induction of Assistant Coach/Director of Community Relations Randy Murphy into the Scorpions Hall of Fame. Please note that the game begins at 7:35 PM.

Season tickets and corporate partnership information is now available for the New Mexico Scorpions inaugural season in the Santa Ana Star Center . Make sure to reserve your seats now to be a part of all the exciting action. Reserve your season tickets under $300. Monthly plans are also available to fit any budget by calling the Scorpions office at (505) 881-PUCK [7825] or by visiting www.scorpionshockey.com.



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