Wildcatters Get First Shutout of Year, Defeat Florida 3-0
Published on December 2, 2006 under ECHL (ECHL)
Texas Wildcatters News Release
Estero, FL (December 2, 2006) The Texas Wildcatters (13-3-2-0) finished their long 7 game road trip with a stellar 6-1 record after shutting out the Florida Everblades 3-0 in front 7,406 at Germain Arena. Goaltender Miroslav Kopriva made 35 saves for his first shutout of the season and Mike Bayrack scored two goals to help the âCatters to their sixth win on the seven game road trip.
The âCatters scored a goal in each period as Bayrack opened the scoring at the 14:33 mark of period number one. It was a power play goal assisted from Paul Albers and Mike Madill. Olivier Proulx scored his eighth of the season from Leon Hayward and Daniel Sparre the 8:54 of the second period to make it 2-0. Bayrack would get his second of the game and 12th of the year at 15:48 of the third with a shot from the high slot to wrap things up and give the âCatters a 3-0 shutout win. Texas finished the night 2 for 8 on the power play and held Florida scoreless at 0 for 8 on the power play.
The Texas Wildcatters are the ECHL affiliate for the AHL's Houston Aeros. Don't forget, the Wildcatters return home on Sunday afternoon. Come welcome your Wildcatters who own the league's best record back to Southeast Texas at Ford Arena. Check back at www.wildcattershockey.com as to what time the team will be arriving. The next Wildcatters home game is on Thursday, December 7 vs. the Charlotte Checkers. Don't miss any hard-hitting Wildcatters hockey action. 2006-07 Season Tickets are still available. Wildcatters' season tickets start at just $9 per game and feature numerous benefits including free parking and free merchandise. Group discount plans are also available by calling (409) 951-5500. For single game tickets stop by the Ford Park Box Office, call (409) 951-5440 or log on to ticketmaster.com. For more information, visit the Wildcatters online at www.wildcattershockey.com.
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