Scorpions win one for the kids Thursday afternoon

Published on January 25, 2007 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
New Mexico Scorpions News Release


[ RIO RANCHO, N.M.]-After three weeks on the road, the Scorpions returned home for a 2-1 victory over Amarillo. The win came in front of a sell out crowd of 6,200 and moved the Scorpions into first place.

The Scorpions unveiled their annual "Kids Day Game" and the students from area schools responded loudly all afternoon. With their educational workbooks on their laps and their mouths screaming loud and proud, they helped wake the Scorpions up for the early game and grab an important divisional victory.

Craig Macdonald continued his hot streak scoring both Scorpions goals. His first goal came with less than two minutes remaining in the opening period. Vladimir Hartinger and Mike Prpich both ripped shots wide of the net but Macdonald was there for the rebound.

The Gorillas came out early in the second period and momentarily quieted the students inside the Santa Ana Star Center. Austin Sutter put a rebound home for the only Gorilla goal of the day.

Four minutes later, Macdonald continued his scoring with his second goal of the game and fifteenth of the season. The Milton, Ont. native has now scored a goal in six straight games, tying a Central Hockey League season high.

Scott Reid played his best game in a Scorpions uniform. His 42 saves were a personal season high and gave him his third win as a member of the Scorpions.

Tomorrow night the Scorpions will host the Rocky Mountain Rage at 7:35 p.m. The first 1,500 fans through the doors will receive a Scorpions Mr. Potato Head courtesy of Bank of Albuquerque.

SIGNED RETRO MURPHY JERSEY

Fans don't forget there is still time to get your hands on a retro Randy Murphy autographed jerseys. Visit the Scorpions online auction site to place a bid on this one of a kind jersey. The jersey is signed on the back by Scorpions Hall of Fame inductee Randy Murphy. The jersey will be shipped if needed, shipping and handling charges will be applied after auction is over. The bidding will close at 10:00 p.m. Mountain Time on Friday night.

Come see the young, tough and exciting New Mexico Scorpions at the Santa Ana Star Center . Flex plan tickets are still available for the remainder of the 2006-07 season. Fans can become a partial Scorpions season ticket holder by choosing as little as four games to attend the rest of the season by calling the Scorpions office at (505) 881-PUCK [7825] or by visiting www.scorpionshockey.com.

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