Wildcats Split with Fairbanks
April 7, 2008 - North American Hockey League (NAHL)
Wichita Falls Wildcats News Release
The Wildcats traveled to Fairbanks this past weekend to kick off the first round of playoffs by taking on the Ice Dogs in two games at the Big Dipper Ice Arena. The two teams are facing off in the best of five series with the winning team going on to the next round to take on the winner of the Topeka and Texas series.
Friday night proved to be a disappointing loss for the Cats as they fell short 4-0. The Ice Dogs netted one goal each period, with their final goal of the game coming in the last few minutes on an empty net.
Saturday night the Wildcats hit the ice looking to redeem themselves and did just that. The Wildcats came out strong scoring only five minutes into the game to take an early 1-0 lead. The goal came on the powerplay when McKenzie and Everett found Detlefsen who blasted the puck into the back of the net. The Cats maintained that lead for the remainder of the first period. The Wildcats got on the board again only 4:27 into the second frame. Shaun Jameson and Henderson assisted Delaurell who put another one between the pipes for the Cats to give them a 2-0 lead. At the 10:36 mark, McKenzie and Shkreli worked the puck to Sponseller who slid the puck past the Ice Dogs goalie to put the Cats up by three. It was McKenzie's second assist of the game. Fairbanks answered back quickly at the 11:26 mark but it was their lone goal of the game. The third period remained scoreless by both teams and the Cats skated away with the 3-1 victory.
The Wildcats head back to home ice this weekend to finish off the series with the Ice Dogs. Game 3 will be played on Friday, April 11 at 7:05pm. Tickets are only $5 so reserve your seat early to help us pack the house and break our record for playoff attendance. Game 4 will be Saturday, April 12 at 7:05pm and if necessary, Game 5 will be played Sunday, April 13 at 3:30pm. Tickets for games 4 and 5 will be regular price tickets or you can purchase all three games in the first playoff series for only $25. Call the Wildcats office for more information at 940-716-5587.
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