New Mexico product Anthony Zarella notched the opening tally of the night, with local Brad Harris assisting. Zarella then pumped another goal home to chase the Brahmas starting netminder from the crease. ("Little Z" also won his fight on the night, and was an assist away from a Gordie Howe Hat Trick- not a bad for a '94) The Renegades did not stop though, Cody Miller put away the third goal of the period and newcomer Trevor McClary finished the Renegades 1st period looting with a mark of his own. The Renegades ended the 1st up 4-2.
After intermission, the Brahmas came out flying and made a statement of their own, as their top line put up two to even the score at 4.
In heroic fashion, newly named captain DJ Pyle buried the Game Winning Goal as the Renegades pulled away. Rookie Chris Thirion provided some cushion with a goal of his own, and Cody Miller tapped home a Garrett Phillips' home-run pass into the empty net to seal the deal.Rookie netminder Brandon Loera should not be overlooked though. In his junior debut, the young goaltender from California put forth a 22-save effort, with some timely stops, to bring home the "W".
The Renegades found scoring from 11 different players, with '92 Cody Miller leading the way with 3 points, while Anthony Zarella and DJ Pyle were next up with 2 points a piece. Creighton Lay ended his junior debut with an assist, along with returner Jake Robertson and veteran Jonathan Voyles. Veteran defenseman Matt Pipkins pitched in an assist while continuing to be a physical prescence on the ice and a leader in the locker room.The Renegades return to action at 7:30 PM. Get over to Blades early to get good seats, because the house was packed!
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