Three Scorpions Headed To All-Star Game

Published on December 29, 2007 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
New Mexico Scorpions News Release


[ RIO RANCHO, N.M.]-The New Mexico Scorpions are proud to announce defenseman Vladimir Hartinger, goaltender Andrew Martin and forward Konrad Reeder have been named to the Southern Conference All-Star team. The CHL All-Star Game will take place January 16th in Broomfield, Colorado.

Hartinger will be making his second All-Star appearance. The Scorpions' captain has scored 23 points this season, sixth among CHL defenseman. He has been a key piece of the Scorps power play success this season scoring six goals and 11 assists while New Mexico has been on the man advantage.

Coming into the season, Martin was a relative unknown to most around the CHL. In the first half of the season he has burst onto the scene with a dazzling 2.63 goals against average, fourth among Southern Conference goaltenders, in 12 games played. The Plano, Texas native will be making his first All-Star Game appearance.

Reeder has followed up his sensational rookie season, with a stellar first half in his sophomore campaign. The Vanderhoof, B.C. native has scored forty points (14G, 26A) in 26 games, sixth in the CHL. He leads the entire league with 143 shots and four shorthanded goals.

The Scorpions will end the 2007 calendar year with games against Amarillo on December 28th and 29th at the Santa Ana Star Center . On the 28th, Thunderstix will be given to the fans courtesy of Santa Ana Star Casino. The following night Chick-Fil-A will help the fever by giving away cowbells.

Every Friday and Saturday night, fans can take advantage of the special "All You Can Eat Package." Enjoy all the food you want from the time the Santa Ana Star Center doors open until the end of the second intermission and a corner seat ticket for only $26. Call the Scorpions' office at (505) 881-PUCK (7825) or visit www.scorpionshockey.com to find out how you can be a part of Real Hockey, Rio Entertainment.



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