The New Mexico Ice Wolves kicked off the new year with a 4-0 victory over the Shreveport Mudbugs Friday, Jan. 3, 2025. Sean Gibbons opened the scoring 4:33 into the first period for the first goal of the season against the Mudbugs. Max Matthews would double the Ice Wolves’ lead 15:22 into the period for a 2-0 lead. The Ice Wolves would kill off a 5 on 3 powerplay to keep Shreveport off the board. Liam Waugh would poke home a rebound after a Johnny Johannson shot for a 3-0 lead. Ben Polomsky would add one more after a beautiful play from Jake Kasay and Tim Hewko for the 4-0 lead. Jackson Fuller would secure the 25 save shutout his second of the season. The win also earned Kyle McKenzie his first win as acting head coach after Kevin Hartzell missed the game due to illness.
Both teams will meet again Saturday, Jan. 4 2025 at 6:30pm MT on NATV.