2/7 BUGS vs. CORPUS CHRISTI (W, 3-2)
SHEPPARD'S NO-GOAL AND A WRAP
The Mudbugs did it again. It's clear this team refuses to lose right now and veteran Chris Brassard come up large once again. What a great story it is to see what Brassard is doing these days. This guy had a down first month or two, but has transformed into a different player of late. Dale Lupul gets credit for the game-winner but Brassard's goal was the difference in winning and losing Tuesday night. The crowd was out of it. In fact, I have never seen the CTC as quiet as it was after Ryan Carter's goal midway through the third period.
When Ken Carroll makes a spectacular save on a 2-on-1 breakaway and doesn't get as much as a clap, you know something's wrong. But Brassard did what was needed to inject some life in the crowd and his mates.
Scott Sheppard's team leading 19th goal didn't last long. Sheppard, making his first start since returning from the AHL, was mistakenly credited with the third-period goal that should have been given to Jason Campbell.
Sheppard had several opportunities to bang home the rebound to the right of Scott Reid's crease, but Campbell made good with his effort.
By the way, there should be no forgetting Reid's performance Tuesday. He looked as if he was going to allow nothing past him, but somehow Bossier-Shreveport managed three goals. He was a star of the game for sure until Lupul's game-winner.
Of course Reid showing on the ice was nothing compared to his boxing display on the bench following the loss. I couldn't tell which teammate he punched, but to say Reid was frustrated is a severe understatement.
A tough two-game set at the CTC is in store for the Mudbugs. Odessa (Friday) is definitely no pushover and Laredo (Saturday) is the second-best team in the league.
Word is that Saturday's game is nearing a sellout so get your tickets ASAP.
LUPUL WINS IT
A knucklepuck from just inside the blue line from defenseman Dale Lupul gave the Mudbugs a 3-2 victory.
TIME: 9:52 p.m.
BRASSARD TIES IT UP
With less than 5 minutes remaining in regulation, Mudbugs veteran Chris Brassard tied the game at 2 with a slapper from the right circle. The crowd was mysteriously silent, but Brassard's bomb has given new life.
TIME: 9:31 p.m.
STUNNING BLAST GIVES RAYZ 2-1 LEAD
Ryan Carter scored from the blue line to give Corpus Christi a 2-1 lead. There is now 5:30 remaining.
TIME: 9:24 p.m.
WELCOME BACK MR. SHEPPARD
Scott Sheppard scored early in the third to tie the game at 1 in his first game since returning from Rochester of the AHL. The goal gives him the team lead with 19, despite missing 26 games. TIME: 9:07 p.m.
BIG POWER PLAY LOOMS FOR BUGS
Bossier-Shreveport will begin the third period down 1-0, but with 2:48 remaining on a power play. Scott Reid has been ridiculous in net for the Rayz, but often one leads to several. My prediction: If Bugs don't score on PP early in third, Mr. Reid will have himself a shutout.
TIME: 8:42 p.m.
REID STANDING ON HIS HEAD ... AND THEN SOME
Scott Reid is showing why he has spent some time in the American Hockey League this season. So far, he has made 31 saves ... several of the spectacular variety. Ken Carroll is the hard-luck guy, he's played well and trails 1-0.
TIME: 8:28 p.m.
RAYZ GET ON BOARD FIRST
Corpus Christi capitilized on a turnover (thanks Rajan) and Christopher Robertson made good on a one-timer to give the Rayz a 1-0 lead
TIME: 8:15 p.m.
EXACTLY WHAT YOU WOULD EXPECT FROM ALL-STAR GOALIES
32 shots and no goals in the first period between the Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs and Corpus Christi Rayz. Ken Carroll (13 saves) and Scott Reid (19) have been stellar.
TIME: 7:57 p.m.
SHEPPARD ... WOW!
And now the nominees for the best move by a Central Hockey League player not to score a goal. Scott Sheppard danced out of the corner and around three Corpus Christi defenders before drawing iron on a wrister early in the first period.
"That's what the American Hockey League will do for you," a Mudbugs official said in the press box. Sheppard is still tied for the team lead in goals at 18 despite missing more than two months while he was called up to Rochester.
TIME: 7:31 p.m.
THE PUCK HAS DROPPED
Time: 7:14 p.m.
SCOREBOARD CLOCK MALFUNCTION DELAYS GAME
No word on when the puck will drop.
TIME: 7:10 p.m.
ALL-STAR SHOWDOWN IN NET
Ken Carroll will matchup against Scott Reid tonight at the CenturyTel Center.
SHEPPARD BACK IN THE FOLD
Will be interesting to see who Scott Sheppard is teamed up with tonight against the Rayz. When he left he was working extremely well with Dan Wildfong and Blair Manning, but Manning has been on fire on his line with Chris Brassard and Milan Vodrazka.
My guess says Wildfong will be in the mix with Sheppard and a Mudbug to be named later.
The Mudbugs did it again. It's clear this team refuses to lose right now and veteran Chris Brassard come up large once again. What a great story it is to see what Brassard is doing these days. This guy had a down first month or two, but has transformed into a different player of late. Dale Lupul gets credit for the game-winner but Brassard's goal was the difference in winning and losing Tuesday night. The crowd was out of it. In fact, I have never seen the CTC as quiet as it was after Ryan Carter's goal midway through the third period.
When Ken Carroll makes a spectacular save on a 2-on-1 breakaway and doesn't get as much as a clap, you know something's wrong. But Brassard did what was needed to inject some life in the crowd and his mates.
Scott Sheppard's team leading 19th goal didn't last long. Sheppard, making his first start since returning from the AHL, was mistakenly credited with the third-period goal that should have been given to Jason Campbell.
Sheppard had several opportunities to bang home the rebound to the right of Scott Reid's crease, but Campbell made good with his effort.
By the way, there should be no forgetting Reid's performance Tuesday. He looked as if he was going to allow nothing past him, but somehow Bossier-Shreveport managed three goals. He was a star of the game for sure until Lupul's game-winner.
Of course Reid showing on the ice was nothing compared to his boxing display on the bench following the loss. I couldn't tell which teammate he punched, but to say Reid was frustrated is a severe understatement.
A tough two-game set at the CTC is in store for the Mudbugs. Odessa (Friday) is definitely no pushover and Laredo (Saturday) is the second-best team in the league.
Word is that Saturday's game is nearing a sellout so get your tickets ASAP.
LUPUL WINS IT
A knucklepuck from just inside the blue line from defenseman Dale Lupul gave the Mudbugs a 3-2 victory.
TIME: 9:52 p.m.
BRASSARD TIES IT UP
With less than 5 minutes remaining in regulation, Mudbugs veteran Chris Brassard tied the game at 2 with a slapper from the right circle. The crowd was mysteriously silent, but Brassard's bomb has given new life.
TIME: 9:31 p.m.
STUNNING BLAST GIVES RAYZ 2-1 LEAD
Ryan Carter scored from the blue line to give Corpus Christi a 2-1 lead. There is now 5:30 remaining.
TIME: 9:24 p.m.
WELCOME BACK MR. SHEPPARD
Scott Sheppard scored early in the third to tie the game at 1 in his first game since returning from Rochester of the AHL. The goal gives him the team lead with 19, despite missing 26 games. TIME: 9:07 p.m.
BIG POWER PLAY LOOMS FOR BUGS
Bossier-Shreveport will begin the third period down 1-0, but with 2:48 remaining on a power play. Scott Reid has been ridiculous in net for the Rayz, but often one leads to several. My prediction: If Bugs don't score on PP early in third, Mr. Reid will have himself a shutout.
TIME: 8:42 p.m.
REID STANDING ON HIS HEAD ... AND THEN SOME
Scott Reid is showing why he has spent some time in the American Hockey League this season. So far, he has made 31 saves ... several of the spectacular variety. Ken Carroll is the hard-luck guy, he's played well and trails 1-0.
TIME: 8:28 p.m.
RAYZ GET ON BOARD FIRST
Corpus Christi capitilized on a turnover (thanks Rajan) and Christopher Robertson made good on a one-timer to give the Rayz a 1-0 lead
TIME: 8:15 p.m.
EXACTLY WHAT YOU WOULD EXPECT FROM ALL-STAR GOALIES
32 shots and no goals in the first period between the Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs and Corpus Christi Rayz. Ken Carroll (13 saves) and Scott Reid (19) have been stellar.
TIME: 7:57 p.m.
SHEPPARD ... WOW!
And now the nominees for the best move by a Central Hockey League player not to score a goal. Scott Sheppard danced out of the corner and around three Corpus Christi defenders before drawing iron on a wrister early in the first period.
"That's what the American Hockey League will do for you," a Mudbugs official said in the press box. Sheppard is still tied for the team lead in goals at 18 despite missing more than two months while he was called up to Rochester.
TIME: 7:31 p.m.
THE PUCK HAS DROPPED
Time: 7:14 p.m.
SCOREBOARD CLOCK MALFUNCTION DELAYS GAME
No word on when the puck will drop.
TIME: 7:10 p.m.
ALL-STAR SHOWDOWN IN NET
Ken Carroll will matchup against Scott Reid tonight at the CenturyTel Center.
SHEPPARD BACK IN THE FOLD
Will be interesting to see who Scott Sheppard is teamed up with tonight against the Rayz. When he left he was working extremely well with Dan Wildfong and Blair Manning, but Manning has been on fire on his line with Chris Brassard and Milan Vodrazka.
My guess says Wildfong will be in the mix with Sheppard and a Mudbug to be named later.
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