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Vitek Stymies His Old Team In Shootout

January 9, 2008 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
New Mexico Scorpions News Release


[ RIO RANCHO, N.M.]-The Scorpions beat Corpus Christi 2-1 in a shootout on Wednesday in Texas. The win gave New Mexico a season high four game winning streak.

Tim Vitek came back to stone his old team with a fifth round shootout goal. The goal was the first for Vitek in a Scorpions' uniform.

After a scoreless first period, each team used the power play to get on the board in the second. Jay Latulippe notched his fifth goal of the season when his shot deflected off a stick into the net at the 10:49 mark.

New Mexico came back late in the period when Erik Johnson brought the puck into the zone on the power play. He found defenseman Jay Holladay at the blue line with a perfect pass. Holladay's shot was saved by goalie Jason Tapp, but Chris Robertson was there and put the rebound home, tying the game at one.

Friday the Scorpions will visit Austin in Chaparral Ice Arena. The game begins at 6:38 p.m. with the pre-game show starting at 6:20 p.m. on 610 The Sports Animal.

New Mexico then returns home for a pair of weekend games starting on Friday, January 18th. When the Scorpions take the ice versus Odessa, they will wear specialty jerseys that will be auctioned off after the game to benefit the American Cancer Society.

On Saturday, January 19th the Special Olympics will be recognized when the Scorpions host Wichita. The first 1,500 children inside the Santa Ana Star Center receive a Jr. Jersey courtesy of Peoples Mortgage. Prior to the game, the New Mexico Ice Holes will play the Media at 4 p.m. to benefit New Mexico Special Olympics. Fans holding a ticket for the Scorps game get in free to the Ice Holes charity game.

Take advantage of the Scorpions "All You Can Eat Weekend Special." Eat all the hot dogs, sodas, nachos and popcorn you want while sitting in a corner seat 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. You don't want to miss your chance to watch the Scorpions drive toward the Ray Miron President's Cup.

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