Wildcatters WIN 4-3, Sweep Home Series against Gwinnett
March 24, 2007 - ECHL (ECHL)
Texas Wildcatters News Release
Beaumont, TX - Olivier Proulx scored the game winning goal 2:23 into the third period and Matt Yeats made 19 saves in a relief appearance as the Wildcatters (38-20-9) swept the home series against Gwinnett defeating the Gladiators 4-3 in front of 3,220 at Ford Arena. Proulx gave the âCatters the lead for good as he beat Gladiators goaltender Dave Caruso top shelf from the left circle for his 26th goal of the season.
The Wildcatters opened the scoring with two goals 1:32 apart in the first period as Steve Mullin and Kevin Baker converted opportunities to give Texas a 2-0 lead. Gwinnett battled back to even the score at two as Brandon Kaleniecki and Blue Bennefield netted goals for the Gladiators.
In the second period, Texas regained the lead as Mike Bayrack scored his second power play goal in as many nights. It was his 32nd of the season to make it 3-2 Wildcatters. Again, Gwinnett tied the game as Kaleniecki scored his second goal of the night. Proulx had the lone goal in the third period and the Wildcatters finished the season 4-0-0 at home against Gwinnett.
Matt Yeats came into the game in the second period in relief of starting goaltender Miroslav Kopriva to make 19 saves on 20 shots for the win. The âCatters finished the game 2 for 11 on the power play while Gwinnett went 1 for 7. Texas out shot Gwinnett 49-28. The Wildcatters are just one point behind Florida for first place in the South Division. The Florida Everblades visit Ford Arena next weekend for two crucial games.
The Texas Wildcatters are the ECHL affiliate for the AHL's Houston Aeros. The next Wildcatters home game is on Friday, March 30 vs. Florida. Don't miss any hard-hitting Wildcatters hockey action. Wildcatters' 2007-08 season tickets are now on sale. They start at just $9 per game and feature numerous benefits including free parking and discounted merchandise. It's not too late to bring out your group to see exciting Wildcatters hockey. Group Tickets and Flex Ticket Packages are available by calling (409) 951-5500. For single game tickets stop by the Ford Park Box Office, call (409) 833-7747 or log on to ticketmaster.com. For more information, visit the Wildcatters online at www.wildcattershockey.com.
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