Scorpions christen new home with sell-out crowd

Published on October 31, 2006 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
New Mexico Scorpions News Release


THIS WEEK:

WED Nov. 1 Youngstown @ SCORPIONS 7:35 pm Santa Ana Star Center

**RIO RANCHO CHAMBER NIGHT**

FRI Nov. 3 Youngstown @ SCORPIONS 7:35 pm Santa Ana Star Center

**WWE NIGHT-FEATURING MICK FOLEY**

The Scorpions will meet the Youngstown SteelHounds for the first time in history. The SteelHounds joined the CHL last season when the Scorpions were dormant. The two game set will be the only two meetings between the teams this season.

Wednesday, the Scorpions will host a pre-game Rio Rancho Chamber of Commerce Mixer. All members of the Chamber are invited to attend the pre-game mixer with food and drinks and a ticket to the Scorpions game for only $15. The mixer begins at 6 pm.

On Friday, WWE superstar Mick Foley will be at the Scorpions' game. Fans can meet and get autographs from this wrestling legend all night long.

Season Series: First Meeting

All Time Series: First Meeting

LAST WEEK:

FRI Oct. 27 Arizona @ SCORPIONS (3-1 loss) 7:35 pm Santa Ana Star Center

The New Mexico Scorpions brought hockey back to New Mexico Friday night at the opening of the Santa Ana Star Center. Unfortunately, the Sundogs took the victory by a score of 3-1.

History was made just 6:40 into the contest when Arizona's Brent Kelley scored the first goal in the Santa Ana Star Center's history. The rest of the first period would be quiet.

Fans were excited as the teams skated out for the second period, but both goalies stood tall not allowing a goal. The lone second period highlight came at 14:59 when Scorpions' rookie Mike Prpich dropped the gloves with Arizona's Adam Campbell. The fans were treated to an old-fashioned hockey fight as both sluggers traded punches.

The Scorpions tied it up when Ryan McLeod scored his second goal of the season at 3:24 of the third period. The 6,102 fans at the Santa Ana Star Center erupted and hoped to see more, but it would not happen.

The Sundogs' Brent Kelly scored his second goal of the night giving Arizona all the offense they would need. The Sundogs would add a late power play goal by Torrie Wheat for the two-goal win.

SAT Oct. 28 SCORPIONS @ Colorado (6-3 loss) 7:05 pm Budweiser Events Center

After a long overnight trip to Loveland, the Scorpions dropped a 6-3 decision to the Eagles. Colorado notched a franchise record five power play goals in the victory.

Colorado captain Greg Pankewicz and forward Scott Polaski each had two goals pacing the Eagles to their second victory of the season.

Ryan McLeod who scored a goal and added an assist led the Scorpions. The goal gave McLeod his team leading third of the young season. Chris Robertson and Craig MacDonald chipped in the other two goals in the Scorpions loss. Just as Colorado was hot on their power play, all three New Mexico goals came with the man advantage.

SCORPIONS TIDBITS:

- Wed. Nov. 1-"RIO RANCHO CHAMBER NIGHT"-All Rio Rancho Chamber of Commerce members are invited to a special event at the Santa Ana Star Center. For only $15, chamber members can enjoy a pre-game mixer full of food, beverages AND a ticket to the night's Scorpions' game against Youngstown.

- Fri. Nov. 3-"WWE NIGHT"-Fans who come to the Scorpions game will get to meet WWE Superstar Mick Foley, A.K.A. "Mankind." He will be on hand throughout the game to sign autographs and take pictures courtesy of American Toyota and Karl Malone Toyota.

- Fri. Nov. 3-"MAGNET SCHEDULE NIGHT"-American Toyota and Karl Malone Toyota will provide Scorpions magnet schedules to the first 2,500 fans attending the game.

- Sat. Nov. 11-"STANLEY'S BIRTHDAY"-Come out and watch Stanley enjoy his fifth birthday with his friends. His favorite pals will be on hand to celebrate this special day in Stanley's life.

- WEEKEND BROADCAST SCHEDULE-Wednesday's game can be heard on 1050 KTBL, while Friday fans can tune into 610 The Sports Animal. For Scorpions fans outside the listening area, you can hear all Scorpions games online by visiting www.scorpionshockey.com.

TEAM NOTES:

Before Friday night, the last time the Scorpions played in New Mexico was March 8, 2005. The Scorpions are the third least penalized team in the CHL. BRAD SMITH made his professional debut in a relief effort Saturday night in Colorado

STANDOUTS:

RYAN McLEOD has scored a goal in each of the three Scorpions games.

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