Wildcatters Win Fourth in a row, Second Straight Shut out for Yeats
March 10, 2007 - ECHL (ECHL)
Texas Wildcatters News Release
Las Vegas, NV (March 9, 2007) Captain Brandin Cote had a goal and an assist and goaltender Matt Yeats made 24 saves as the Wildcatters (35-18-9) won for the fourth consecutive time, shutting out the Las Vegas Wranglers 4-0 in front of 4,705 at Orleans Arena. It was the third shut out in the last four games for Yeats. The 'Catters after a Florida win earlier moved back into first place in the South Division.
Mark Rooneem opened the scoring in the first period with his ninth goal of the season with help from Steve Mullin. The 'Catters piled on three tallies in the second period. Mike Bayrack netted his 29th goal tipping in Brandin Cote's shot on the power play 4:29 in. Then, Olivier Proulx beat Wranglers goaltender Mike McKenna on the power play at the 8:17 mark. Cote would follow with his 24th of the year, a shorthanded goal and Texas blanked Las Vegas 4-0.
The 'Catters scored four goals on 19 shots on goaltender Mike McKenna who leads the ECHL in goals against average and save percentage. Kevin Nastiuk replaced him and stopped all 12 Wildcatters shots he faced. In his 23rd consecutive start, Matt Yeats earned his fifth shut out of the season. The 'Catters went 2 for 8 on the power play and Las Vegas finished 0 for 5. Texas out shot Las Vegas 31-24.
The Texas Wildcatters are the ECHL affiliate for the AHL's Houston Aeros. The next Wildcatters home game is on Friday, March 16 vs. the Augusta Lynx. Don't miss any hard-hitting Wildcatters hockey action. Wildcatters' season tickets start at just $9 per game and feature numerous benefits including free parking and discounted merchandise. Flex Ticket Packages are available and group discount plans are also 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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