University of Louisiana - Lafayette Game 2...
Saturday, September 27, 2008
University of Louisiana-Lafayette Rajun’ Cajuns (1) VS. Texas A&M University Aggies (10)
In the second game of the Aggies season and Home series’, the Cajuns were again put to the test at Arctic Wolf Ice.
In a similar start to Friday evening’s game and with just over five minutes elapsing, Michael Molge forces the play deep into Cajun territory. A strong, low shot allows Nick Xenakis to re-direct for a score.
At 9:34, the Aggies capitalize on a power play possession. Xenakis works the puck low in the Cajun zone, pulls a defender and creates an open John Rortvedt at the point. Rordvedt slides a pass to Justin Cooley and a one-timer between the legs produces another score.
Five minutes later, Phillip Lowery takes a point shot that is deflected into the ULL net. To finish the scoring, Ben Lang creates a 2-0 situation, and by using his teammate for a distraction, scores low to the glove side.
The Aggies start the second period with a 4-0 lead and add another score at 28 seconds. A controlled passing situation with Jeff Diltz and Justin Cooley allow Eric Engelking and open net tally. Less than one minute later, the Aggies continue the pressure as Mark Moreno forces a Cajun territory turnover. A quick pass allows Julien Legrand a low shot to elude the goaltender.
The Ragin Cajuns stemmed the tide for over ten minutes and produced their own scoring chances. The Aggies held, and re-entered the scoring column with 8:33 remaining as Brian Young feeds Dustin Roark for a one-timer goal.
At 6:11, Diltz again establishes possession deep in the Cajun zone. A quick pass and a quick shot from Engelking produces an open net rebound score for Cooley. At this point, the Aggies take an 8-0 into the ice cut.
A&M begins the third period scoring with 15:41 remaining. Brian Young feeds Justin Cooley with a pass, and Cooley beats his defender and the goalie with another accurate wrist shot.
At the mid-point of the third period, the Cajuns spoil the Aggie shut out.
With 4:00 minutes remaining in the contest, the Aggies finish the scoring. Brian Young advances the puck end to end and finishes with a clean wrist shot to split the defender’s legs.
Final Score: Aggies 10, Ragin Cajuns 1
Despite the short bench and growing pains to the new season, the University of Louisiana-Lafayette competed with honor and diligence to the game and their school and we wish them success through the up-coming 2008-09 schedule.
Next Game(s):
Texas A&M University Aggies vs. University of North Texas Mean Green Eagles
Friday, October 3, 2008
Saturday, October 4, 2008
Please refer to Schedule for place and time (TBD)
On behalf of Texas A&M University, we continue to thank our fans for their continued support of our Collegiate Ice Hockey Programs!
Final Score: Aggies 10, Ragin Cajuns 1
Despite the short bench and growing pains to the new season, the University of Louisiana-Lafayette competed with honor and diligence to the game and their school and we wish them success through the up-coming 2008-09 schedule.
