Thomson Nets Hat Trick in First Game as Wildcatters win 6-4
March 16, 2007 - ECHL (ECHL)
Texas Wildcatters News Release
Beaumont, TX (March 16, 2007) Ben Thomson scored three goals for the hat trick in his first game as a Wildcatter as Texas (36-19-9) defeated Augusta 6-4 in front of 1,491 at Ford Arena. Thomson who started his rookie season in Houston was reassigned by the AHL's Aeros and shined in his first game with Texas. Thomson opened the scoring just 3:13 in with a power play goal from Olivier Proulx and Daniel Sparre. Colin Nicholson scored his fourth goal in his last seven games five minutes later to make it 2-0 Wildcatters. After Augusta got on the board, Thomson added his second of the game at the 13:37 mark to give the 'Catters a 3-1 lead.
After Louis Goulet of the Lynx cut the lead to one, Thomson netted his third for the hat trick. It was another power play goal as the Wildcatters led 4-2. The teams would trade goals in the third period as Brandin Cote and Kevin Baker scored for Texas. The 'Catters went on for the 6-4 win. Daniel Sparre and Olivier Proulx had three assists in the victory.
Texas concluded the game 3 for 10 on the power play while Augusta went 1 for 9. Miroslav Kopriva made 30 saves in his first game with the Wildcatters since January 21. Matt Yeats had started the last 24 games for Texas. With the win, the 'Catters remained tied for first place in the South Division.
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