Scorpions Pick Up A Point In Lubbock

March 18, 2007 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
New Mexico Scorpions News Release


[ LUBBOCK, Tex. ]-The Scorpions picked up a point in their fifth straight game with an overtime loss in Lubbock 4-3. The point moved the Scorpions to within three points of a division crown, with our games remaining.

In a game that went back and forth, Lubbock took little time to put the game away in overtime. A bouncing puck inside the New Mexico zone ended up on Marc Bianchi's stick and into the net, just 28-seconds into overtime.

The first period saw a little bit of everything. Lubbock jumped out to an early lead when Patrick Levesque knocked a rebound goal home. Just over a minute later Chris Robertson tucked in his 20th goal of the season.

With 8:25 remaining in the first period, Jonathan Hobson ripped a shot that missed the net, but hit the glass behind David Cacciola and shattered it to pieces. The City Bank Coliseum crew repaired the damage and the game resumed after a 13 minute delay.

Penalties filled the second half of the opening period. Each team was unsuccessful on their power plays, but Lubbock would convert shorthanded. Bobby Brown continued to be a thorn in the side of the Scorpions with his 22nd goal of the year, and sixth against New Mexico .

The Scorpions fared better in the second period with two rebound goals. Kevin Harvey picked up the tying goal at the 2:10 mark. The Scorpions' third goal was the result of great passing and hard work.

Vladimir Hartinger fed Robertson across two-lines. Robertson tried a wrap around goal, but Anthony Feyock made the save. A hard charging Aaron MacInnis came to the crease, and pushed the rebound home giving the Scorpions their first lead of the game. When Lubbock went to the power play they re-tied the game with a Philippe Lacasse goal.

New Mexico heads to Arizona for a Tuesday night showdown. The Scorpions will face their rivals the Sundogs in a potential peek at a playoff match up. The game begins at 8:05 p.m. Mountain Time.

The Scorpions are holding their first "Red Out Night" on Saturday, March 24. Buy your Red Out T-shirt for only $15 and get a free ticket to see the Scorpions take on the Rocky Mountain Rage at 7:05 p.m. In addition, six lucky fans attending the game on March 24 will have a chance to win $10,000 in the Santa Ana Star Casino Cash Drop.

Be a part of the most exciting professional sports team in New Mexico and show fans throughout the State you bleed red. Visit www.scorpionshockey.com for more details or call (505) 881-PUCK [7825].



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