Scorpions Fall In Shootout

Published on October 11, 2008 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
New Mexico Scorpions News Release


[SANTA FE, N.M.]-The Scorpions brought Santa Fe plenty of excitement in a 4-3 shootout loss to Amarillo. Jason Weitzel scored the lone goal in the shootout giving the Gorillas a weekend sweep.

The teams played a see-saw game throughout regulation. Mitch Stephens opened up the scoring 1:52 into the contest.

Amarillo tied it up at the 7:33 mark with an Emery Olauson power play goal. A minute later Gordon Bell gave the Gorillas their first lead of the game.

Chris Robertson tied the game up 14:18 into the second period with his second goal of the pre-season. The Gorillas came back early in the third period and took the lead on Olauson's second goal of the evening.

Jamie Herrington wowed the crowd when he tipped in a power play goal at the 14:31 mark. Only 17-second later Amarillo went ahead 4-3 on Brett McConnachie's rebound tally. The Scorps re-tied the game with just over two minutes remaining on a Sam Bowles goal.

The Scorpions home opener is slated for October 17th at 7:15 p.m. The first 1,500 fans inside the Santa Ana Star Center receive rally towels courtesy of Santa Ana Star Casino. Game tickets start as low as $9. Make sure to help fill the Santa Ana Star Center as exciting, fun filled hockey returns to New Mexico.

Group tickets and corporate partnership prices are now more affordable than ever after the Scorpions reduced prices across the board. Call the Scorpions' office at (505) 881-PUCK (7825) or visit www.scorpionshockey.com to find out more information about your professional hockey team. The Scorpions have been named the 2008 Rio Rancho Rotary Business of the Year.

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