Ice Wolves break out turquoise jerseys for big weekend

For the first time at home this season, the New Mexico Ice Wolves host the Shreveport Mudbugs at 6:30 p.m. this Friday and Saturday at the Outpost Ice Arenas. 

It's a weekend for celebrations and so the team will be wearing its popular turquoise jerseys. 

On Saturday night, the Ice Wolves will celebrate beloved mascot, Chilly’s birthday. And yes, some of their mascot friends will be there also.

This weekend marks the final two home games before the team departs for stretch of road games throughout February. The squad returns home for games at the Outpost on March 6 and 7.

LAST WEEK: The Ice Wolves were scheduled to play in Oklahoma, but due to inclement weather, games were rescheduled for February. The previous week the team wrapped up its regular season games against the Lone Star Brahmas in Texas, splitting the weekend and earning two points.

RECORDS AND STANDINGS: The Ice Wolves have been holding onto second place in the South Division with a 22-14-2-1 record and were ranked eighth in this week’s Tuesday Ten by the league. 

Shreveport is sixth in the division with a 16-15-3-3 record.

The Ice Wolves are 2-2 against the Mudbugs this season having played all four games so far in Shreveport. In the team’s first matchup against the Mudbugs early in the season, they recorded their first ever sweep in Shreveport, a major milestone for the organization.

PLAYERS TO KNOW: Minnesota native, Andy Earl, continues to lead the team in scoring with 21 goals and 22 assists, averaging 1.1 goals per game. Second year, Sean Smith, leads the defenseman with eight goals and 19 assists.

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