Late Goals doom Tulsa against the Colorado Eagles

After a Gary Steffes goal that put the Oilers and Eagles tied at 1-1 late in the 2nd period. Even a Colorado Goal by long time Eagle Scott May still had them in this game after the 2nd intermission with Tulsa Goalie Tyler Simms who's stopped 21 of 24 shots in the game and had them still down a goal as late as 3 minutes left in regulation.

It Riley Nelson who finally ended the Oilers threat with 3 minutes and then an empty netter from Daymen Raycroft scored with just over a minute left to win 4-1 and send the Eagles to 4-1-0 to lead the Northern Conference while Tulsa falls to 2-2-1 with 5 points as the Oilers are currently tied with the RG Valley Killer Bees with 5 games played so far this season.

Colorado Goalie Ryan Jones was able to stop 18 of 19 shots last night for his 3rd win of the year and is currently unbeaten at 3-0 with a 2.00 GAA. Meanwhile, Tulsa Oilers Goalie Tyler Simms is 0-1-1 in 3 games played with a 2.14 GAA & a .907 SV%.

Colorado Eagles 4  Tulsa Oilers 1  (0-0, 2-1, 2-0)

Game Story from the Central Hockey League Website

From Tulsa, Oklahoma: The Colorado Eagles defeated the Tulsa Oilers, 4-1, extending their four game winning streak and remaining perfect on the road this season. Riley Nelson lead the offense with a goal and an assist, Kyle Jones was strong at the opposite end of the ice, stopping 18 of 19 Oilers shots and the Eagles penalty killers went a perfect 5-for-5 on the night to propel the team to victory.

In a fairly uneventful first 20 minutes of play, the Eagles and Oilers skated to a scoreless first period with Colorado killing three power play opportunties. Goaltender Kyle Jones was strong in net to help the Oilers off the scoreboard, while Colorado edged Tulsa in shots, 7-6.

Colorado out-shot Tulsa 14-7 in the second period and out-scored them be the 2:1 shot ratio. Kevin Ulanski got the games first goal at 5:22 when his shot from the right faceoff circle was deflected past by Tyler Sims. Riley Nelson picked up an assist on the play, given him 600 points in his Eagles career.

The Oilers countered with a goal at 13:10 when Gary Steffes knocked home a loose puck on the doorstep after a play out the left corner. Then, at 16:29, Scott May took a shot from above the left circle and had the rebound pushed past the Oilers net-minder. It appeared that Rookie Matt Glasser toched the puck last as he crashed the crease; if the score gets changed, the tally would be Glasser's first professional goal.

Colorado played a complete final frame, killing consecutive Tulsa Power Play Goals in the first half of the 3rd period. Jones continued to make stellar moves in net, and at 16:57, Nelson scored an insurance goal from the right hashes to give the Eagles some breathing room.

The tally pushed the Eagles scoring streak to six games (dating back to last season) and ketp alive his streak of recording at least two points in every game this season -- the only player in the league who can make such a claim. And with 63 seconds left on the clock, Damen Raycroft added an empty net goal (Colorado's third game in a row with one) to account for the final score.

The teams will now travel to Loveland, Colorado. for the second half of their extended home-and-home series Friday Night.

Bossier-Shreveport Complete Sweep of Colorado, Advances to North Conference Final

From the Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs Website: www.mudbugshockey.com

The Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs completed a 4 game sweep of the Colorado Eagles with a 4-2 victory in game 4 of the Northern Conference Semifinals Thursday Night at the Century Tel Center. The win gives the Mudbugs their first triumph in a best-of-seven series in three seasons and sent them to the Northern Conference Final for the first time since 2006. Bossier-Shreveport will now face either Rapid City or Missouri in the third round of the 2010 CHL Playoffs.

Ken Carroll had a big night for the Mudbugs, making 36 saves to hold off the high-scoring Eagles and earn his third straight win of the series. Shawn Limpright and Tyrel Lucas each had a goal and an assist as the Bugs built a 3-0 lead on their way to sweeping a playoff series for the fifth time in their history and the first since 2001.

The Mudbugs came out firing early on, gaining the advantage with a pair of powerplay goals. Limpright tapped in a Jamie Milan pass on the doorstep at 4:18 to start the scoring for the home team. Bossier-Shreveport then tallied on it's second man-advantage as well as Tyrel Lucas slid a pass into the shot for Justin Aikns, who beat Anrew Penner top-shelf to make it 2-0. The lead became 3-0 late in the period as Limpright made a nice play around the defense to get the puck in front to Travis Clayton, who chipped in his third of the playoffs at 17:52.

Colorado got on the board in the second frame, needing just eight seconds worth of a power play to get Ed Mcgrane's goal out of a scramble in front and cut the lead to 3-1 in the first minute. The Bugs extended the lead to 4-1 midway through the 2nd period when Lucas redirected Jim Jorgensen's shot past Penner at 10:51.

The Eagles skated to a 15-7 shot advantage in the third, but couldn't beat Carroll to close the gap until Ryan Tobler scored on a backhanded shot in front with 1:05 left in regulation. The Bugs finished off the last minute to earn their second playoff series win over Colorado after being swept by the Eagles last year.

Andrew Penner suffered the loss, making 30 saves as Colorado out-shot the Bossier-Shreveport 38-34 on the night. The Bugs converted two of 5 power plays chances, while the Eagles scored on 2 of 6 opportunities.

The Mudbugs will now await their opponent for the Northern Conference Finals as the other Northern Semifinal plays out. Top-seeded Rapid City leads #5 Missouri 3-0 into the series heading into game 4 tomorrow night at the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center.

Schedules and Ticketing information for round three will be released as soon as they are determined. For more info, call the team office at 752-BUGS or visit www.mudbugshockey.com


Bossier-Shreveport Wins Series 4-0, The Mudbugs will advance to the Northern Conference Final.


Game Boxscore

Colorado Eagles 2 Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs 4 (0-3, 1-1, 1-0)

1-0 BOS: Shawn Limpright (PP) (Milam, Kyrzakos) 4:18 1st

2-0 BOS: Justin Aikins (PP) (Lucas, Pszenyczny) 11:37 1st

3-0 BOS: Travis Clayton (Limpright) 17:52 1st

3-1 COL: Ed Mcgrane (PP) (Mcleod, Jackson) 0:50 2nd

4-1 BOS: Tyrel Lucas (Jorgensen, Rutherford) 10:51 2nd

4-2 COL: Ryan Tobler (PP) (EA) (Schneekloth, Nelson) 18:55 3rd


Game Stats

SOG: COL 38 BOS 34

PP: COL 2/6 BOS 2/5

PIM: COL 14 Minutes on 7 Penalties BOS 16 Minutes on 8 Penalties

Goalies: COL Andrew Penner 30 SVS on 34 Shots BOS Ken Carroll 36 SVS on 38 Shots

ATT: 3888

3rd Star: Tyrel Lucas (BOS)

2nd Star: Shawn Limpright (BOS)

1st Star: Ken Carroll (BOS)

Mudbugs Put the Eagles on Brink of Elinmation

From the Central Hockey League: www.centralhockeyleague.com

Travis Clayton and Shawn Limpright each finished with a goal and an assist as the Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs defeated the Colorado Eagles 3-1 to take a 3-0 series lead in the Northern Conference Semifinals Tuesday at the Century Tel Center. The Mudbugs will now have a chance to sweep the series on Thursday night in Game 4 and advance to the Northern Conference Finals.

Ken Carroll stopped 24 of 25 shots as the Bugs shut out Colorado until the final minute of regulation of all Eagles five power plays along the way. Dave Pszenyczny also scored for the 3rd consecutive game to help the Bossier-Shreveport built its first 3-0 series lead since the 2001 post-season.

Both teams had a few near-misses in a back-and-fourth first period in which the Mudbugs held a 9-6 shot advantage. On a late Power-Play Opportunity, Jamie Milam's point shot was deflected on its way through and Limpright knocked in the loose puck on the doorstep to give the Mudbugs a 1-0 advantage with just 22 seconds left in the first period.

Early in the 2nd frame, Clayton redirected a long wrist shot by Chirs St. Croix, sending it past Colorado netminder Mike Mole to make it a 2-0 Mudbugs lead. Pszenyczny extended the lead to 3-0 at 11:38, joining a rush as he exited the penalty box and getting a pass from Clayton before beating Mole on the stick side. The Bugs also killed Three Eagles powerplays in the middle period to take a three-goal lead into the locker room.

Colorado out shot Bossier-Shreveport 8-2 in the third period, but couldn't find the back of the net until Riley Nelson scored with 57 seconds left to break up Carroll's shootout bid and provide the final 3-1 margin.

Carroll is now 30-21 in his playoff career after his second win of the series, while Mike Mole made 17 saves and took the loss in his first action of these playoffs. Bossier-Shreveport converted 1 of 5 power plays chances while being out-shot 25-20 for the game.

The series now continue Thursday night with Game 4 as the Mudbugs try to complete the four-game sweep and advance to the third round of the CHL playoffs. Opening faceoff is set at 7:05 PM presented by Willis-Knighton Sports Medicine.


Special Group Tickets packages and Mudbugs single game playoff tickets are on sale now. For more info., call the team office at 752-BUGS or visit www.mudbugshockey.com . Individual tickets to all Mudbugs Home Games are available at the Century Tel Center main box office, through Ticket Master at 318-741-9700 or online at www.ticketmaster.com


Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs Lead Series 3-0

Game Boxscore

0-1 BOS: Shawn Limpright (PP) (Kyrzakos, Milam) 19:37 1st

0-2 BOS: Travis Clayton (St. Croix, Limpright) 2:44 2nd

0-3 BOS: David Pszenyczny (Clayton, St. Croix) 11:38 2nd

1-3 COL: Riley Nelson (EA) (Tobler, Mcgrane) 19:03 3rd


Game Stats

SOG: COL 25 BOS 20

PP: COL 0/5 BOS 1/5

PIM: COL 14 Minutes on 7 Penalties BOS 12 Minutes on 6 Penalties

Goalies: COL Mike Mole 17 SVS on 20 Shots BOS Ken Carroll 24 SVS on 25 Shots

ATT: 2882

3rd Star: Shawn Limpright (BOS)

2nd Star: Ken Carroll (BOS)

1st Star: Travis Clayton (BOS)

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)

OT Goal by Joe Blaznek cap Game 1 Comeback

From the Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs Website: www.mudbugshockey.com

Joe Blaznek scored just 42 seconds into OT to complete the a furious rally and lift the Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs to a 4-3 victory over the Colorado Eagles in Game 1 of the Northern Conference Semifinals Friday Night at the Budweiser Events Center. The Mudbugs hold a 1-0 lead in the best-of-seven series after winning game 1 for the first time in the last 8 playoff series.

Bossier-Shreveport trailed 3-0 entering the third period, but scored three times in a span of just 3 minutes to tie it up and force the OT Session. Blaznek then ended the game in the first minute of the extra session to give the Bugs 1-0 playoff series for the first time since the 2006 their opening series in the 2006 playoffs.

The Mudbugs got off to a great start in the opening period, out-shooting the Eagles 14-6 and generating a few good scoring chances. Colorado did take a 1-0 lead into the locker room though as Jim Jackson's long shot from the wing bounced off John Decarlo's arm and then off the post before finding the net at 2:14 of the first period.

The 2nd period brought more of the same with Bossie-Shreveport skating to a 12-9 shot advantage but still unable to solve Andrew Penner. The Eagles scored twice more in the 2nd period, going up 2-0 when Decarlo stopped Riley Nelson shot from the left circle only to see the rebound bounce off a skate and into the net at 5:34. Later in the period when Ed Mcgrane broke down the left wing and fired a shot into the top corner to extend the lead to 3-0 for Colorado after 40 minutes.

The Bugs then stormed back in the third starting when Adam Hogg was whistled on a four-minute double minor for high sticking. Shawn Limpright started the scoring at 8:10, redirecting a Jeff Kyrzakos shot past Penner to get the Mudbugs on the board. On the 2nd half of the double-minor, Tyrel Lucas got a pass from Chris St. Croix and beat Penner from the bottom of the circle to make it 3-2.

With Colorado on the Power Play just over a minute later, Brett Smith created a shorthanded 2 on 1 break and found David Pszenyczny, who buried the game-tying goal at 11:11. Decarlo made a number of big saves in the third preserve the tie and force OT.

In the first minute of OT, Colorado turned the puck over in their own zone and Blaznek jumped on it, roofing a hard wrister top-corner over Penner's glove to give Bossier-Shreveport the 4-3 win.

John Decarlo stopped 20 shots in the game as the Mudbugs out-shot the Eagles 37-23. Andrew Penner made 33 saves in his first-ever loss to the Bugs. Bossier-Shreveport converted 2 of 7 powerplay chances, while Colorado finished 1 for 4.

The Bugs will now look to take a 2-0 series' lead tomorrow night in Game 2 at the Budweiser Event Center. Opening face off is once again at set for 8:05 PM Central Time with radio coverage starting at 7:45 PM on AM 1130 KWKH. The game will also be shown live online on CHL-TV.


Bossier-Shreveport Leads Series 1-0.

Bossier-Shreveport VS. Colorado Boxscore


@ Budweiser Events Center

Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs 4 Colorado Eagles 3 (OT) (0-1, 0-2, 3-0, 1-0)

0-1 COL: Jim Jackson (Lutes) 2:14 1st

0-2 COL: Riley Nelson (PP) (Schneekloth, Ulanski) 5:34 2nd

0-3 COL: Ed Mcgrane (Jackson) 13:55 2nd

1-3 BOS: Shawn limpright (PP) (Kyrzakos, St. Croix) 8:10 3rd

2-3 BOS: Travis Clayton (PP) (Lucas, St. Croix) 10:06 3rd

3-3 BOS: David Pszenyczny (SH) (Smith, Mangos) 11:11 3rd

3-4 BOS: Joe Blaznek (Unassisted) 0:42 OT


Game Stats

SOG: BOS 37 COL 23

PP: BOS 2/7 COL 1/7

PIM: BOS 8 Minutes on 4 Penalties COL 14 Minutes on 7 Penalties

Goalies: BOS John Decarlo 20 SVS on 23 Shots COL Andrew Penner 33 SVS on 37 Shots

ATT: 5289

3rd Star: Jeff Kyrzakos (BOS)

2nd Star: Jim Jackson (COL)

1st Star: Joe Blaznek (BOS)

Central Hockey League Conference #2 VS. #3 Semifinals Series Schedules

As the Central Hockey League Play In Rounds are going on as the winners will take on the Odessa Jackalopes and the Rapid City Rush.

The other 2 series are now set and we will show you the schedules for the 2nd and 3rd seeded teams in both the Northern Conference as League Powerhouse Colorado Eagles will take on the Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs. Colorado has been the team to beat in the regular season in recent years as the Eagles have lost in the Championship Series big time by the Arizona Sundogs in 2008 and the Texas Brahmas last year.

If the Eagles get back to the Presidents Cup Final for the 3rd straight year, the Eagles will look to put the disappointment of the last 2 years behind them as the team has the experience like Ed Mcgrane and Kevin Ulanski who tons of big game experience.

Bossier-Shreveport haven't been past the Conference Semifinals since 2007 as the Mudbugs have been sweeped out of the playoffs the last 2 seasons as they were shocked by the Brahmas in 2008 after finishing with the top seed in the regular season.

Then last year, the Mudbugs lost in a 4 game sweep of Colorado where they lost all 4 games by a single goal, including 2 games in OT in last year's Northern Conference SF. Bossier-Shreveport will look for revenge as the Mudbugs and Eagles will face off in the postseason for the 2nd straight year.

Meanwhile in the South, its the league's biggest surprise this season as the Americans had one of the best seasons by a first year team in league history after winning an impressive 42 games this season, and will be looking to perhaps be the biggest challenger to the Odessa Jackalopes in the Southern Conference Playoffs. The Americans will be taking on the Laredo Bucks who's looking to get back to the Conference Finals after losing to Odessa in the Conference Semifinals last year.

Laredo is looking to continue its great end of the regular season as the Bucks were able to pull away from the Brahmas for the 3rd spot. If the Bucks win their 1st Round Series against Allen, Odessa could be interesting as the last 3 head-to-head games went to a SO.

Here's a look at the top players and Schedules for the Conference Semifinals. Look for the #1 VS. #4/#5 Series after the Play In Round finish up.

Northern Conference

#2 Colorado Eagles VS. #3 Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs

Colorado Eagles Regular Season Record: 42-15-7 91 PTS, 277 GF 208 GA

Colorado Leading Scores
Kevin Ulanski 64 GP 109 PTS (34G 75A)
Riley Nelson 64 GP 94 PTS (31G 63A)
Ed Mcgrane 62 GP 89 PTS (44G 45A)

Colorado Goaltending
Andrew Penner 34 GP 22-8-5 2.98 GAA .902 SV%
Mike Mole 34 GP 20-7-4 3.34 GAA .894 SV%


Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs Regular Season Record: 38-22-4 80 PTS, 213 GF 180 GA

Bossier-Shreveport Scoring Leaders
Shawn Limpright 60 GP 53 PTS (18G 35A)
Joe Blaznek 64 GP 50 PTS (23G 27A)
Travis Clayton 60 GP 50 PTS (18G 32A)

Bossier-Shreveport Goaltending
John Decarlo 39 GP 24-14-3 2.73 GAA .912 SV%
Ken Carroll 27 GP 14-8-5 2.61 GAA .920 SV%

All Colorado Eagles Home Games are @ Budweiser Events Center

All Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs Home Games are @ Century Tel Center

Game 1, 3/26: @ Colorado 8:05 PM

Game 2, 3/27: @ Colorado 8:05 PM

Game 3, 3/30: @ Bossier-Shreveport 7:05 PM

Game 4, 4/1: @ Bossier-Shreveport 7:05 PM

Game 5, 4/2: @ Bossier-Shreveport 7:05 PM*

Game 6, 4/6: @ Colorado 8:05 PM*

Game 7, 4/7: @ Colorado 8:05 PM*

*If Necessary


Southern Conference


#2 Allen Americans VS. #3 Laredo Bucks

Allen Americans Regular Season Record: 42-17-5 89 PTS, 210 GF 183 GA

Allen Scoring Leaders
Bruce Graham 64 GP 79 PTS (31G 48A)
Justin Bowers 49 GP 73 PTS (23G 50A)
Nino Musitelli 62 GP 63 PTS (23G 40A)

Allen Goaltending
Chris Whitley 43 GP 31-8-5 2.60 GAA .914 SV%
David Mckee 5 GP 2-3-0 3.95 GAA .897 SV%
Alexandre Vincent 4GP 1-3-0 3.79 GAA .858 SV%


Laredo Bucks Regular Season Record: 32-20-12 76 PTS 218 GF 215 GA

Laredo Scoring Leaders
Jeff Bes 64 GP 75 PTS (19G 56A)
Darryl Smith 61 GP 71 PTS (35G 36A)
Evan Schwabe 52 GP 48 PTS (13G 35A)

Laredo Goaltending
Kevin Desfosses 18 GP 8-7-3 3.33 GAA .904 SV%
Pier-Olivier Pelletier 17 GP 9-4-3 2.88 GAA .915 SV%


All Allen American Home Games are @ Allen Event Center

All Laredo Bucks Home Games are @ Laredo Energy Center

Game 1, 3/26: @ Allen 7:30 PM

Game 2, 3/27: @ Allen 7:30 PM

Game 3, 3/30: @ Laredo 7:05 PM

Game 4, 4/1: @ Laredo 7:05 PM

Game 5, 4/3: @ Laredo 7:05 PM*

Game 6, 4/6: @ Allen 7:30 PM*

Game 7, 4/7: @ Allen 7:30 PM*

*If Necessary