The Ellis County Press: Midlothian Panthers ice hockey team takes on the Richardson Rampage

Midlothian Panthers ice hockey team takes on the Richardson Rampage
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Editor on 12/29/2008 10:07:00


JENNIFER MULHAUSEN
The Ellis County Press
MIDLOTHIAN - The Midlothian Panthers ice hockey team traveled to Richardson last
Thursday to face the Richardson Rampage.
The ice was not the only cold surface in the rink as both teams were plagued by
penalty-happy referees.
As parents and coaches from both teams watched in confusion, player after player
on both sides made their way to the penalty box, or in some instances, the
locker room.
By the second period, Midlothian had a slight lead over the Rampage at 3-1.
Both teams found their reserve energy and traded off goals through the remainder
of the second period.
As the game clock worked its way down the third period, Midlothian was able to
again pull away from the Rampage.
After several penalties and resulting power plays, Midlothian was able to claim
the victory 9-5. The Midlothian team was started only a few years ago and is the
only high school ice hockey team in Ellis County.
Although not affiliated with Midlothian High School due to ice hockey not yet
being recognized as a University Interscholastic League (UIL) sport, those who
wish to play hockey in Ellis County play with Midlothian.
With the majority of the players residing in and around Midlothian, there are
also players from Ennis (1), Red Oak (1), and Waxahachie (3).
When asked about their arguably unbridled way of playing on the ice, Ryan
Pfeiffer, their head coach of two years, commented, "It probably isn't the ideal
way to play, but my guys play better loose, so I just go with it."
So when you're looking for something fast-paced, hard-hitting and high-energy go
out and support the Midlothian ice hockey team.