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November 3, 2003 - ECHL (ECHL)
Colorado Eagles News Release


Windsor, CO – The Colorado Eagles of the Central Hockey League (CHL) are 3-4-0 on the 2003-04 season. The Eagles take on the Wichita Thunder Wednesday, November 5; face-off is set for 7:05 p.m. at the Budweiser Events Center. Friday, November 7, the Eagles take on the New Mexico Scorpions for a rematch of last Friday's game; face-off is set for 7:05 p.m.

For tickets to Colorado Eagles call (877) 544-TIXX, visit ComcastTix.com (access to ComcastTix.com is also available through the Colorado Eagles website, www.coloradoeagles.com), or purchase tickets at the Budweiser Events Center box office or the box office at Fort Fun in Fort Collins.

WEEKEND IN REVIEW

The Colorado Eagles were on the road this past weekend, taking on the New Mexico Scorpions Friday evening and the Amarillo Gorillas Saturday evening. The Eagles suffered a disappointing 3-5 loss against the Scorpions at their home opener in New Mexico Halloween night. However, the loss was no indication of the level of the Eagles performance. The Eagles out shot the Scorpions 34-17, holding New Mexico to only 5 shots on goal the first period and 6 shots on goal in the second and third periods. Forward Daniel Bohac scored 2 goals, left winger Ryan Tobler scored 1 goal and had 1 assist. Right winger Greg Pankewicz had 2 assists, defenseman Brad Williamson had an assist as well.

The table turned Saturday evening in Amarillo. The Eagles outperformed the Gorillas to earn a 3-1 victory. The Eagles out shot the Gorillas 29-23, goalie Ryan Bach saved 22 of 23 Amarillo shots. Defensemen Scott Swanson and Lee Ruff each netted a goal as did right winger Greg Pankewicz (who also had 7 shots on goal). Tobler along with Williamson had 2 assists, and defenseman Igor Bondarevs also had an assist. Defenseman Brent Thompson kept both the Scorpions and the Gorillas in check, serving a total of 11 PIM's against New Mexico (3 minors, 1 major) and 17 PIM's against Amarillo (1 minor, 1 major, and 1 misconduct).

WEEK IN REVIEW

Wed. Oct. 29 4-1 Win vs Oklahoma City Top Star: COL- Karlis Zirnis (1 goal, 2 assists)
Fri. Oct. 31 3-5 Loss @ New Mexico Top Star: NMX- Brian Barker (1 goal, 2 assists)
Sat. Nov. 1 3-1 Win @ Amarillo Top Star: COL- Ryan Back (22 of 23 saves)

COACH'S SHOW

Head Coach Chris Stewart's "Coach's Show" will air today, Monday, November 3, at 5 p.m. on 1410 AM the Zone. The show is broadcast live from Bennigans in Fort Collins and is hosted by The Zone's Kevin McGlue and the Colorado Eagles play-by-play personality, Tori Holt. This week's "Coach's Show" will consist of commentary on the Colorado Eagles Wednesday night rematch against the Oklahoma City Blazers and the away games Friday and Saturday against New Mexico and Amarillo. A couple players will be there to discuss the games as well. Fans are encouraged to come to Bennigans to listen to the show, and if they cannot make it they can always call in with questions.

WEEK AHEAD

Wed. Nov. 5 7:05 p.m. vs Wichita Thunder @ the Budweiser Events Center

Notes: The Colorado Eagles have yet to face division rival, the Wichita Thunder. The Thunder is currently ranked first in the Northwest division, and are 5-1-0 on the season.

Fri. Nov. 7 7:05 p.m. vs New Mexico @ the Budweiser Events Center

Notes: The Colorado Eagles faced the Scorpions Friday, October 31 and suffered a disappointing 3-5 loss. The Eagles out-shot New Mexico 34-17.

Sat. Nov. 8 7:30 p.m. @ Wichita (6:30 p.m. Eagle Time)

PRACTICE TIMES : TUES & THURS: 10 AM; WED & FRI: 11 AM; SAT: Team on the Road

UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS:

11/5 POST GAME Boarder Wars – The UNC Bears will take on the University of Wyoming Cowboys in a post game "Border War" immediately following the Eagles Game
11/5 AT GAME Colorado Eagles Help Families for Christmas: The wives of Colorado Eagles players
11/7 AT GAME along with members of the Eagles Foundation will be collecting donations to make Christmas
11/14 AT GAME special for four different families (one family Windsor, one in Greeley, one in Loveland,
11/19 AT GAME and one in Fort Collins). Fans can make there donations at home games 11/5 to 11/19.
11/21 AT GAME Toy Drive: For all home games 11/5 to 11/28 there will be a toy drive, so fans can bring new
11/22 AT GAME toys to the Budweiser Events Center to donate to children to help make more children's
11/26 AT GAME holiday wishes come true.
11/28 AT GAME Teddy Bear Toss: Fans can bring new stuffed animals to the game to throw onto the ice. The animals will be donated to the Toy Drive and there will be teddy bears available for purchase at the game as well.

OTHER COMMUNITY EVENTS:

11/6 Wingshadow – Phil Crowe and Brent Thompson will attend a sports banquet in Eagle Ranch benefiting Wingshadow (nonprofit charity benefiting abused children)

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