Slow Start Hurts Scorpions

Published on January 31, 2009 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
New Mexico Scorpions News Release


[LOVELAND, Col.]- For the second consecutive night the Eagles scored three first period goals en route to a victory. They beat the Scorpions 5-2 on Saturday night.

Adam Hogg scored the game's opening goal 3:21 into the game. Ryan Tobler put Colorado up two with a slap shot from just inside the circle. Shortly past the halfway point of the opening period Ed McGrane lit the lamp for the 13th time this season.

The second period came in like a lamb but went out like a lion. The Scorpions scored their first goal of the game as Michael Beynon scored on a two-man advantage.

With the Eagles on a power play, Greg Pankewicz capitalized on a Scorps turnover, pushing the lead back to three. New Mexico brought the game within two just 29 seconds later.

Neil Trimm brought the puck into the offensive zone and found a streaking Torren Delforte at the net. Trimm delivered a perfect pass to Delforte who tipped the puck into the net, making it 4-2.

With 2:01 showing on the third period clock, McGrane scored his second goal of the game, finishing the night's scoring.

New Mexico returns to the Santa Ana Star Center the weekend of February 6th. The first 1,500 fans through the gates receive pucks courtesy of the City of Rio Rancho. The puck drops at 7:15 p.m.

The following night is "Salute to the Badges Night." Prior to the game, enjoy the annual "Cops vs. Fire" battle starting at 4:30 p.m. The Scorpions will auction off special jerseys worn during their game to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central New Mexico.

Group tickets specials are available for as little as 10 people. Call the Scorpions' office at (505) 881-PUCK (7825) or visit www.scorpionshockey.com to find out more information about your professional hockey team. The Scorpions have been named the 2008 Rio Rancho Rotary Business of the Year.

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