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Scorpions' Murphy Gets First Win As Coach

October 25, 2007 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
New Mexico Scorpions News Release


[ RIO RANCHO, N.M.]-The Scorpions gave Randy Murphy his first win as a head coach with a 4-2 victory over Austin Thursday night. New Mexico came out fast and never let up throughout the entire night.The Scorpions grabbed the lead on the very first shift of the game.

Blair Stayzer picked up his own rebound and scored 19 seconds into the contest. New Mexico made it 2-0 when Andrew Smale picked up a lose puck and tucked it under the crossbar 7:52 into the first period.

Just like the opening frame, the Scorps came out fast in the middle frame as Craig Macdonald scored his first goal of the season at the 1:01 mark. The Ice Bats fought back when Jason Tessier put Austin on the board during a two-man advantage. Zech Klann made it a one-goal game late in the second period with a rebound goal, his first of the season.

The third period featured plenty of penalties and special teams made the difference in the final frame. The Scorpions penalty kill worked well and even produced the insurance goal. With the Scorpions shorthanded, Stayzer picked up a breakaway goal and his team a 4-2 lead.

The Scorps will face the Ice Bats in Austin again Friday night. The game begins at 6:38 p.m. and can be heard on 601 The Sports Animal. On Saturday the Scorpions finish their road trip in Odessa. Fans can hear that game on 1050 KTBL or watch it for free on CHL Network. Visit www.scorpionshockey.com to get the tools you need to see free CHL hockey on your computer.

The Scorpions return home for a Halloween celebration on Tuesday, October 30 at 7:15 p.m. Wear your costume to the game for special ticket prices as the Scorps host Odessa. Call the Scorpions' office at (505) 881-PUCK (7825) or visit http://www.scorpionshockey.com to find out how you can be a part of real hockey...rio entertainment. You don't want to miss your chance to watch the Scorpions drive toward the Ray Miron President's Cup.

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