Sundogs Notes
Published on January 11, 2010 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
Arizona Sundogs News Release
The Arizona Sundogs (13-18-3) are currently riding a season-long four-game win streak and sit just seven points back of the Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees and the Southern Conference's fifth and final playoff spot and eight points back of fourth-place Laredo.
The Sundogs extended their season-long win streak to four games with a pair of wins over the expansion Missouri Mavericks on Friday and Saturday at the Independence Events Center in Independence, Missouri.
All-Star defenseman Jon Landry tallied two goals and an assist in Friday's win and Kyle McNulty carried a shutout into the game's final period before Missouri's Jeff Christian snapped the netminder's scoreless streak at 154:54 with 7:24 remaining in the game.
On Saturday, Arizona extended its season-long win streak, holding on for a 6-5 shootout win. In control and leading 5-1 midway through the third period, the Sundogs saw a four-goal lead disappear en route to overtime and the eventual shootout. Kyle Hood tallied the lone shootout goal for his second marker and third point of the game. Kyle McNulty stopped all five skaters in the shootout.
Sundogs Storylines:
- Rookie forward Joey Sides is currently riding a four-game point streak and a four-game goal scoring streak, collecting five goals and three assists in that span and moving him into a tie for the CHL's rookie scoring lead with 21 points (9g/12a). The first-year forward recorded a 'Gordie Howe hat trick' in the team's 4-1 win over the Mavericks on Jan. 8, picking up a goal, an assist and his first career fight. Sides has 11 points (6g/5a) in his last eight games.
- Kyle McNulty currently owns a four-game win streak, having allowed eight goals in the four wins for a 2.00 goals against average (GAA). The netminder allowed just two total goals in three wins from Jan. 2-8, including his first shutout of the season, a 2-0 win over the Amarillo Gorillas on Jan. 6. In his last four games, McNulty has recorded a.939 save percentage. In the team's 6-5 shootout win over the Mavericks on Saturday, McNulty stopped all five skaters in the shootout, handing Missouri its first shootout loss of the season. The Mavericks were 6-0 in shootouts this season prior to Saturday's game.
- Kevin Gardner leads the team in scoring with 31 points (13g/18a) and is riding a team-high seven-game point streak, having netted three goals, five assists and a plus-2 rating in that span.
- The Sundogs are winners of four-straight games, outscoring their opponents by a 17-8 mark in that stretch.
- Arizona's penalty kill ranks fourth-best in the CHL at 85.14%, killing off 189 of 222 shorthanded chances. Kyle Hood picked up the team's fourth shorthanded goal of the season in Saturday's 6-5 shootout win over the Mavs.
- Jon Landry will skate in his first professional All-Star game on Wednesday, Jan. 13. The 6-foot-3, 220-pound d-man leads all Sundogs defensemen and ranks third in the CHL in scoring among blue-liners with 28 points (7g/21a), three points back of leader Alex Dunn (Odessa). His 21 assists are tied for the league lead among defenseman and he leads the team in power-play points (14) and assists (13).
- Torren Delforte owns a four-game point streak having tallied two goals and four assists and a plus-5 rating in that span. The second-year pro leads the team in goals (15) and is one point back of the team scoring lead with 29 points.
Upcoming Games:
- Friday, Jan. 15 (6:05pm) at Amarillo Gorillas
- Listen live on KDDL 'Cattle Country' 94.3FM
- Online at www.cattlecountryradio.com
- Watch live on CHLTV at http://chltv.insinc.com
- Saturday, Jan. 16 (6:05pm) at Texas Brahmas
- Listen live on KDDL 'Cattle Country' 94.3FM
- Online at www.cattlecountryradio.com
- Watch live on CHLTV at http://chltv.insinc.com
- Monday, Jan. 18 (12:00pm) at Allen Americans
- Listen live on KDDL 'Cattle Country' 94.3FM
- Online at www.cattlecountryradio.com
- Watch live on CHLTV at http://chltv.insinc.com
Upcoming Events:
- Tuesday, Jan. 11 - Arizona Sundogs Coaches Show
- Rookie forward Joey Sides and goaltender Kyle McNulty will guest on the Arizona Sundogs Coaches Show tomorrow from 5:00-7:00pm at Pony Espresso, the Official Coffee House and Sandwich Shop of the Arizona Sundogs. Listen live on KQNA 'News - Talk - Sports' 1130AM and online at www.kqna.com.
- Monday, Jan. 25 - Arizona Sundogs Fourth Annual Ladies Night
- The Arizona Sundogs are pleased to present their Fourth Annual Ladies Night on Monday, Jan. 25 at Hassayampa Golf Club in Prescott.
- The event, presented by Skin Perfection and Prescott Woman Magazine, will include a plated dinner with Sundogs players, interactive games and a chance to win one of several door prizes. Additionally, each person will receive gifts valued at more than $150.
- Admission for the event is $55 for season ticket holders and $65 for non-season ticket holders. Each non-season ticket holder admission includes a ticket to an upcoming Sundogs home game.
- Spaces are limited. Call 928.772.5555 to reserve your spot today.
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