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Scorpions Tap In Victory Saturday Night

February 9, 2008 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
New Mexico Scorpions News Release


[RIO RANCHO, N.M.]-Behind a three goal third period, the Scorpions beat Corpus Christi 5-2 Saturday night. The win moved the Scorps to 5-0-1 on the current seven game home stand.

The fans were treated to an exciting final 20 minutes inside the Santa Ana Star Center. The Rayz tied the game up when Jay Latulippe score at the 11:40 mark of the final frame.

New Mexico answered on the very next shift. Craig Macdonald found a rebound and tallied the eventual game winner; just 23 seconds after the Rayz tied the game. The Scorpions took complete control later with back-to-back goals.

Chris Robertson scored his second goal of the season when Konrad Reeder delivered a perfect pass in front of the net. The puck was dropped and immediately the Scorps increased their lead when Ray Ortiz lit the lamp at the 17:32 mark to finish the night's scoring.

Corpus Christi grabbed the early lead when Nicklas Lindberg used a screen and scored his eighth goal of the season. The teams played a very physical first period with lots of hits to excite the fans.

The Scorpions came back and took the lead by using Rayz players' bodies to score. Erik Johnson took a shot that deflected off a Corpus Christi defenseman and into the net tying the game. With just over a minute left in the middle period, Chris Robertson shot the puck from the behind the net, hit goalie Jason Tapp on the back and rolled behind the goal line for the score.

The Scorpions finish their long home stand Tuesday night against Amarillo. It is a "2-for-Tuesday" with buy-one-get-one ticket specials at the box office. The puck will drop at 7:15 p.m. inside the Santa Ana Star Center.

Take advantage of the Scorpions "All You Can Eat Weekend Special." Eat all the hot dogs, sodas, nachos and popcorn you want while sitting in a corner seat for only $20. Call the Scorpions' office at (505) 881-PUCK (7825) or visit 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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