The Shreveport Mudbugs (38-13-2) got another big night from their Co-Captain to lead the way to a 3-1 victory over the Oklahoma Warriors at George’s Pond in Hirsch Coliseum Friday night.
SHV got on the board w/ a shorthanded tally at 7:51 of the opening period when Ryan Austin floated a head-man pass to Hayden Nichol who skated in on a breakaway and got the goalie to go down and roofed in his team-leading 22nd goal of the season from the short side to give the Bugs a 1-0 edge. OKC led in SOG, 9-8 after one.
SHV added another goal at 10:41 of the second period when Carter McKay deflected a shot in front for his sixth goal of the year. Wil Murphy and Ryan Austin earned the helpers. OKW responded at 16:37 as Max Dronen tipped home his 10th through the slot to make it a 2-1 contest. The Bugs led in SOG, 20-17 after two.
The Bugs put the game away at 17:05 of the third period on the PP as Nichol ripped home his second goal of the night from the right wing to extend the lead to 3-1.
Eliot Seguin-Lescarbeau made 22 stops to earn his 24th victory in net and help the Bugs win for the 15th time in their past 17 games.
The Bugs and Warriors will conclude their “Geek’d in America” themed series tomorrow night. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:11 p.m. from George’s Pond in Hirsch Coliseum. A reminder for all fans who attend the game to stay afterwards for our “Captain America” specialty jersey auction.