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February 7, 2011 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Arizona Sundogs News Release


The Arizona Sundogs (18-23-5) finished a season-long nine-game homestand with a 3-5-1 record after going 2-0-1 in its first three contests. Seven of Arizona's next eight games come away from Tim's Toyota Center with the lone home match set for Tuesday, Feb. 15 at 7:05pm against the Odessa Jackalopes.

Arizona was unable to snap its four-game losing streak and earn a win in Head Coach and General Manager Marco Pietroniro's 300th game, falling to the Laredo Bucks, 5-3, Wednesday night at Tim's Toyota Center. Laredo snapped a four-game slide of its own with the victory.

Torrie Jung backed the Laredo Bucks to their second straight win with one of the CHL's strongest performances by a netminder this season, turning aside 48 shots, including 20 in the first period, in a 4-1 win Wednesday night at Tim's Toyota Center. The Sundogs offered up a season high 49 shots on net in the loss.

The Sundogs avoided a seventh straight loss in the final game of a season-long nine-game homestand that saw them play its final six games in an eight-day span, downing the Laredo Bucks, 4-3, Friday night at Tim's Toyota Center.

Next up for Arizona is a two-game set against the defending Ray Miron Presidents' Cup Champion Rapid City Rush on Friday, Feb. 11 and Saturday. Feb. 12. Both games are set for 7:05pm (Arizona time). Listen to the games live online at www.cattlecountryradio.com or KDDL 'Cattle Country' 94.3FM, the Official Radio Home of Arizona Sundogs Hockey.

Sundogs Storylines:

- Arizona outshot Laredo 126-69 in the two teams' three-game set last week, holding the Bucks to a season-low three shots against in a period on Tuesday (3rd period) and again on Wednesday (1st period). The Sundogs held a 21-3 advantage in shots in Wednesday's first period and a 38-8 shot cushion after 40 minutes of play Wednesday.

- Collecting just one goal in his first 37 games to start the season, veteran forward Joel Irving has picked up three goals in his last three games.

- Forward Luke Erickson was named the league's Oakley Three Stars Award for the month of January, earning a star in six of the 11 contests in which he played, including four first star selections, for 24 total points. Erickson finished the month of January with 17 points (11g/6a) in 11 games, being held without a point just once. The Roseau, Minnesota, native collected points in the month's first eight games before having the league's second-longest point streak (13 games) come to an end in a 4-1 loss to the Colorado Eagles on January 28. Erickson is tied for the league-lead in goals (29) and leads the Sundogs in scoring with 50 points (29g/21a) in 39 games.

- The Sundogs lead the CHL in minor penalties (348), major penalties (57), power-play goals for (53) and power-play goals against (61).

- Cam Keith's 11 power-play goals are tied for the most in the CHL along with teammate Erickson and Matt Summers of Mississippi.

- Kyle Hood ranks second in the CHL with 24 power-play assists, one back of Odessa's Sebastien Thinel. Hood leads the team in assists (39) and ranks second in scoring with 48 points.

- Arizona has a plus-15 shot differential in the first period and a plus-35 advantage in the third period this season but is minus-66 in the second period.

- The Sundogs own the second-best home power play in the CHL (22.4%) but just the 15th-best road power play (14.7%).

- Jason Williams ranks fourth among CHL rookies in scoring with 26 points. The first-year forward ranks third in goals (12) and leads all rookies in power-play goals (8) and shorthanded assists (3) and points (4).

- First-year defenseman Billy Bezeau leads CHL rookies in minor penalties (29) and ranks second in shots (130) and power-play assists (8).

- Arizona is 12-12-2 against fellow Berry Conference opponents but just 6-11-3 against Turner Conference teams.

- The Sundogs are 10-2-4 when leading after the first period, 10-2-3 when leading after the second period, 5-7-1 when tied after the first period, 4-3-0 when tied after two periods of play, 3-14-0 when trailing after the first period and 4-18-2 when trailing after two periods. Arizona is 7-15-1 when outshooting an opponent and 11-7-4 when outshot by an opponent.

- Arizona is 11-3-5 in one-goal games this season.

Scoring Streaks:

POINTS

GOALS

ASSISTS

Sides - 5 points (1g/4a) in 3 games

Irving - 3 goals in 3 games

Sides - 4 assists in 3 games

Irving - 3 points (3g/0a) in 3 games

Statistical Leaders:

Goals: Erickson (29)

Assists: Hood (39)

Points: Erickson (50)

Plus/Minus: Driscoll (+3)

Penalty Minutes: Smyth (223)

Power-Play Goals: Erickson, Keith (11)

Power-Play Assists: Hood (24)

Shorthanded Goals: Sides (4)

Shorthanded Assists: Sides, Williams (3)

Game-Winning Goals: Erickson (5)

Goaltending Leaders:

Games Played: Szuper (27)

Minutes Played: Szuper (1,530)

Wins: Szuper (12)

Shutouts: n/a

Goals Against Average: Szuper (3.41)

Save Percentage: Szuper (.902)

Upcoming Games:

- Friday, Feb. 11 (7:05pm) at Rapid City Rush

- Radio: KDDL 'Cattle Country' 94.3FM

- Online: www.cattlecountryradio.com

- TV: http://chltv.neulion.com

- Saturday, Feb. 12 (7:05pm) at Rapid City Rush

- Radio: KDDL 'Cattle Country' 94.3FM

- Online: www.cattlecountryradio.com

- TV: http://chltv.neulion.com

Upcoming Promotions/Appearances:

- 5th Annual Arizona Sundogs Ladies Night, Presented by Skin Perfection - Tuesday, Feb. 8 from 6:00-9:00pm

- The Arizona Sundogs are hosting their 5th Annual Ladies Night, Presented by Skin Perfection, on Tuesday from 6:00-9:00pm at Tim's Toyota Center.

- Cost is $40 for season ticket holders and $50 for non-season ticket holders.

- The event will include dinner with Arizona Sundogs players, interactive presentations, a player auction, contests with Skin Perfection prize packages and chances to win raffle and door prizes. Attendees will also receive a gift bag courtesy of Skin Perfection valued at $200.

- Only a few spots remain. For more information or to purchase tickets, please call the Arizona Sundogs offices at (928) 759-6600.

- Ace Hardware Player Appearance - Wednesday, Feb. 9 from 12:30-2:30pm

- Stop by Ace Hardware in Prescott Valley on Wednesday from 12:30-2:30pm and visit with forward Morgan MacLean and defenseman Jim Driscoll.

- Ace Hardware is located at 7211 First Street in Prescott Valley.



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