4/19 BUGS at COLORADO (GAME 2, W 3-2)
POLAR OPPOSITE
The Mudbugs should have won Game 1, the Eagles Game 2.
Either way, this series is tied as it shifts to the CenturyTel Center in Bossier City for Friday's Game 3.
The Mudbugs were forced to kill two Colorado power plays in the final four minutes. While Scott Muscutt did not have a view of the penalty to Shane Palahicky, he was adamant about saying Chris Brassard deserved his high sticking infraction with just more than 1 minute remaining.
An incredible series so far. Expect more of the same in Bossier City.
TIME: 11:39 p.m.
THIS THIRD PERIOD SHOULD BE A DOOZY
The Mudbugs have a power play to begin the final 20 minutes -- of regulation anyhow.
TIME: 8:56 p.m.
COLORADO TIES GAME; BUGS REGAIN LEAD
Brad Williamson tied the game at 2, but Mudbugs captain Dan Wildfong silenced the BEC crowd with his first goal of this postseason. The Mudbugs were outshot 22-8 in the period, but managed to score two goals to Colorado's one.
TIME: 8:37 p.m.
MOMENTUM IS NOTHING A PENALTY CANT KILL
After watching Colorado toy with the puck in their zone for most of the second period, the Mudbugs took advantage of their third power play.
With Les Borsheim off for hooking Dan Wildfong, it took just 16 seconds to score. Scott Sheppard sent a bullet pass to Blair Manning at the goal line. The veteran took control and patiently waited for an opening. Finally, he spotted Brett Smith in the right circle and sent a pass his way. Smith one-timed a puck into the top of Colorado’s net.
TIME: 8:18 p.m.
MUDBUGS HAVING PROBLEMS CLEARING ZONE
Bossier-Shreveport seems to have fallen back into the first-period mode. Colorado is enjoying long stretches in the Mudbugs' zone. Nevertheless, the game is still tied at 1.
TIME: 8:14 p.m.
COLORADO FAILS TO CONVERT 3-ON-1
Colorado missed the net to cap a 3-on-1 break midway through the period after Mudbugs defenseman Chris Shaw was caught pinching in the Eagles’ zone. With David Cacciloa sprawled out, Chris Hartsburg sent the puck flying over the net from the slot and into the back glass.
TIME: 8:10 p.m.
PLAY HAS EVENED UP A BIT IN PERIOD 2
The Mudbugs defense has clamped down a bit in this period and Colorado hasn't seen as many point-blank opportunities this time around -- although the period is just 6 minutes old.
TIME: 8:07 p.m.
IS TURNABOUT FAIR PLAY?
Colorado dominated the first period but only managed a 1-1 tie. Could this be some reverse Karma for the Eagles after the Mudbugs carried play Tuesday and didn't get a victory? The next 40 minutes will tell.
However, it's hard for me to believe the Eagles will not capitilize on these chances if they continue.
TIME: 7:52 p.m.
NOTE TO BUGS: Don't give Colorado power-play chances
Colorado is all over the Mudbugs late in the first period. The Eagles have tied the game with one power-play goal and have several golden opportunities to take the lead on a second man-advantage.
Colorado is outshooting the Mudbugs 13-6 with 2:51 remaining in the opening frame. This must change if the Bugs hope to garner a split.
TIME: 7:30 p.m.
SHEPPARD MAKES IT 1-0 BUGS
With Steve Mears as my witness, I said Scott Sheppard would be a standout tonight. Well, he scored just 5:30 into the contest on the power play and Bossier-Shreveport takes an early 1-0 lead.
TIME: 7:14 p.m.
EAGLES OFF TO MUCH BETTER START TUESDAY
Colorado didn't wait to begin Game 2 tonight, but the Mudbugs are the first to score.
TIME: 7:13 p.m.
KEN CARROLL IN UNIFORM
But he will not start tonight's contest. Mudbugs rookie David Cacciola gets his 21st straight start tonight against the Eagles.
TIME: 6:42 p.m.
The Mudbugs should have won Game 1, the Eagles Game 2.
Either way, this series is tied as it shifts to the CenturyTel Center in Bossier City for Friday's Game 3.
The Mudbugs were forced to kill two Colorado power plays in the final four minutes. While Scott Muscutt did not have a view of the penalty to Shane Palahicky, he was adamant about saying Chris Brassard deserved his high sticking infraction with just more than 1 minute remaining.
An incredible series so far. Expect more of the same in Bossier City.
TIME: 11:39 p.m.
THIS THIRD PERIOD SHOULD BE A DOOZY
The Mudbugs have a power play to begin the final 20 minutes -- of regulation anyhow.
TIME: 8:56 p.m.
COLORADO TIES GAME; BUGS REGAIN LEAD
Brad Williamson tied the game at 2, but Mudbugs captain Dan Wildfong silenced the BEC crowd with his first goal of this postseason. The Mudbugs were outshot 22-8 in the period, but managed to score two goals to Colorado's one.
TIME: 8:37 p.m.
MOMENTUM IS NOTHING A PENALTY CANT KILL
After watching Colorado toy with the puck in their zone for most of the second period, the Mudbugs took advantage of their third power play.
With Les Borsheim off for hooking Dan Wildfong, it took just 16 seconds to score. Scott Sheppard sent a bullet pass to Blair Manning at the goal line. The veteran took control and patiently waited for an opening. Finally, he spotted Brett Smith in the right circle and sent a pass his way. Smith one-timed a puck into the top of Colorado’s net.
TIME: 8:18 p.m.
MUDBUGS HAVING PROBLEMS CLEARING ZONE
Bossier-Shreveport seems to have fallen back into the first-period mode. Colorado is enjoying long stretches in the Mudbugs' zone. Nevertheless, the game is still tied at 1.
TIME: 8:14 p.m.
COLORADO FAILS TO CONVERT 3-ON-1
Colorado missed the net to cap a 3-on-1 break midway through the period after Mudbugs defenseman Chris Shaw was caught pinching in the Eagles’ zone. With David Cacciloa sprawled out, Chris Hartsburg sent the puck flying over the net from the slot and into the back glass.
TIME: 8:10 p.m.
PLAY HAS EVENED UP A BIT IN PERIOD 2
The Mudbugs defense has clamped down a bit in this period and Colorado hasn't seen as many point-blank opportunities this time around -- although the period is just 6 minutes old.
TIME: 8:07 p.m.
IS TURNABOUT FAIR PLAY?
Colorado dominated the first period but only managed a 1-1 tie. Could this be some reverse Karma for the Eagles after the Mudbugs carried play Tuesday and didn't get a victory? The next 40 minutes will tell.
However, it's hard for me to believe the Eagles will not capitilize on these chances if they continue.
TIME: 7:52 p.m.
NOTE TO BUGS: Don't give Colorado power-play chances
Colorado is all over the Mudbugs late in the first period. The Eagles have tied the game with one power-play goal and have several golden opportunities to take the lead on a second man-advantage.
Colorado is outshooting the Mudbugs 13-6 with 2:51 remaining in the opening frame. This must change if the Bugs hope to garner a split.
TIME: 7:30 p.m.
SHEPPARD MAKES IT 1-0 BUGS
With Steve Mears as my witness, I said Scott Sheppard would be a standout tonight. Well, he scored just 5:30 into the contest on the power play and Bossier-Shreveport takes an early 1-0 lead.
TIME: 7:14 p.m.
EAGLES OFF TO MUCH BETTER START TUESDAY
Colorado didn't wait to begin Game 2 tonight, but the Mudbugs are the first to score.
TIME: 7:13 p.m.
KEN CARROLL IN UNIFORM
But he will not start tonight's contest. Mudbugs rookie David Cacciola gets his 21st straight start tonight against the Eagles.
TIME: 6:42 p.m.
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