Scorpions Point Streak Ends In Arizona

Published on March 21, 2007 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
New Mexico Scorpions News Release


[ PRESCOTT VALLEY, Ariz. ]-The Scorpions saw their five-game point streak end with a 4-1 loss to Arizona. New Mexico 's magic number to clinch the division remains at three.

The fans were definitely entertained in the first period. High flying, end-to-end action with multiple scoring chances dominated the first 20-minutes.

Unfortunately for Scorpions fans, the Sundogs were the only ones who found the back of the net. Dmitri Leonov collected a rebound goal on the power play giving the home team the 1-0 lead. Later in the period, Chris Bartolone extended the lead at the 17:36 when he found the back of the net for his first of two goals in the game.

The Scorpions got on the scoreboard power play style. Aaron MacInnis' slap shot beat goalie Mike Wall on the glove side and cut the lead down to one.

Arizona would reclaim the two-goal lead on the power play. Bartolone picked up his second goal of the game. Leonov added an empty net goal to finish the scoring.

The Scorpions return to the Santa Ana Star Center Friday night for a battle with Colorado. The "Sci-Fi Night" puck drops at 7:35 p.m.

Saturday night the Scorpions play their final home game of the regular season with a 7:05 p.m. battle against the Rocky Mountain Rage. Buy your Red Out T-Shirt for only $15 and get a free ticket to the game. 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.

Don't forget to buy your playoff tickets as the Scorpions will look to win their first CHL Championship. Tickets packages available by calling the Scorpions office at (505) 881-PUCK [7825] or by visiting www.scorpionshockey.com.

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