Mudbugs Claim 2nd Straight to take over Series

From the Central Hockey League Website: www.centralhockeyleague.com

Make it two in a row for the Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs vs. the Colorado Eagles as the Bugs won for the 2nd straight night in Colorado by a 4-3 score. The win gives the Mudbugs a commanding lead as they head home for three straight games and a chance to win the series.

Joe Blaznek, Joe Ori, and Brett Smith all scored a goal and had two assists as the Mudbugs fell behind but came right back tying the game just under a minute and a half after Ed Mcgrane's first period gave Colorado their only lead of the night.

Ken Carroll made 26 saves earning the win as he was summoned into action midway through the first period after John Decarlo left the game. Game three is scheduled for Tuesday night in Bossier-Shreveport.

Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs Lead Series 2-0


Game Boxscore

Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs 4 Colorado Eagles 3 (1-1, 1-1, 2-1)

0-1 COL: Ed Mcgrane (PP) (Tobler, Ulanski) 14:33 1st

1-1 BOS: David Pszencyczny (Ori, Milam) 15:57 1st

2-1 BOS: Joe Blaznek (Ori, Smith) 6:19 2nd

2-2 COL: Ryan Mcleod (PP) (Schneekloth, Lutes) 12:53 2nd

3-2 BOS: Brett Smith (Blaznek) 1:46 3rd

3-3 COL: Kevin Ulanski (Tobler, Jackson) 3:50 3rd

4-3 BOS: Joe Ori (Smith, Blaznek) 6:12 3rd


Game Stats

SOG: BOS 23 COL 47

PP: BOS 0/2 COL 2/2

PIM: BOS 6 Minutes on 3 Penalties COL 6 Minutes on 3 Penalties

Goalies: BOS John Decarlo 18 SVS on 18 Shots Ken Carroll 26 SVS on 29 Shots COL Andrew Penner 19 SVS on 23 Shots

ATT: 5289

3rd Star: Brett Smith (BOS)

2nd Star: Joe Blaznek (BOS)

1st Star: Joe Ori (BOS)