The New Mexico Ice Wolves took on the Shreveport Mudbugs for the first time this season on Friday, October 2nd. The Ice Wolves got off to a quick start as Jake Kasay would find the back of the net just ten seconds into the opening period. Ryan Baert however would respond for the Mudbugs at the 4:49 mark of the first period for his first of the night and the game would stay tied after one period of play. The second period would see the Mudbugs score the lone goal and it would be Ryan Baert for his second of the game to give the Mudbugs their first lead. The third period saw the Ice Wolves score their first powerplay goal of the season and it would be Parker Thompson scoring his first NAHL goal to tie the game at two. The Ice Wolves would get right back on the scoresheet with Anthony Leech showing off his quick shot once again to regain the lead. The lead would only last 1:11 as Jerimiah Roberts would toss a puck in front of the net and deflected off an Ice Wolves defenseman and into the net. The game would stay tied all the way through overtime with both goaltenders making impressive saves. The Mudbugs scored the lone goal in the shootout and earned the second point. The teams will battle again Saturday, October 3 at 7:11pm CT/6:11pm MT and you can catch all the action on the away feed on NATV.
