Scorpions' Richards Named CHL Player of the Month

Published on November 5, 2002 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
New Mexico Scorpions News Release


ALBUQUERQUE - The Central Hockey League announced today that New Mexico Scorpions center Chris Richards has been named the league's Player of the Month for October. The 27 year-old native of Cornwall, Ontario led the CHL with 14 points (6g-8a) during the Scorpions' six October games. He still tops the league with 15 points (7g-8a) in eight games.

Richards is tied for second in the league with seven goals, and tied for first with two game-winning goals (along with teammate Peter Ambroziak). He was one of the main reasons for the Scorpions' 5-0 start to the 2002-03 season, posting two goals and an assist against Lubbock on Oct. 19, a goal and three assists against Fort Worth on Oct. 26 and two goals including the overtime game-winner at Odessa on Oct. 29. Richards led the Scorpions in scoring last year with 27 goals and 66 points.

"It's great to see Chris honored for his play," said Scorpions Head Coach/Vice President of Hockey Operations Pat Dunn. "He has been our top player over the first eight games and come through for us time and time again since he joined us last year. I look forward to more of the same from him throughout the season."

The Scorpions return home this Friday, Nov. 8 when they face the expansion Laredo Bucks for the first time. Faceoff at Tingley Coliseum on the New Mexico State Fairgrounds is 7:05 p.m. It's Scorpions Schedule Poster Night, as the first 1,500 fans through the doors receive a FREE Scorpions Schedule Poster. It's also Toys for Tots Night benefiting the U.S. Marine Corps and the Society for Creative Anachronisms. Fans bringing a new, unwrapped toy to the game will receive a discount coupon good for $2.00 off to an upcoming Scorpions home game.

Friday's game can be heard on SportsRadio 610 The Sports Animal beginning at 6:50 p.m. with the Voice of the Scorpions Mike Sheehan. Following a Saturday rematch at Lubbock, the Scorpions return home on Sunday, Nov. 10 to host the Tulsa Oilers and CHL Goalie of the Month Rod Branch. Faceoff on Sunday is 3:05 p.m. Scorpions season tickets start as low as $105 and are available NOW by calling the team office at (505) 881-PUCK (7825).

Individual game tickets are also on sale NOW and available at the Scorpions Team Store and all TicketMaster locations, including selected Smith's Food and Drug Centers, Foley's, Merlin's Disc Jockey, on the Internet at www.ticketmaster.com and charge-by-phone by calling 883-7800.

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