Rob Laurie

The Bullfrogs' locker room at the Arrowhead Pond was a cliche-riddled and confident place Thursday night, filled with speeches about stepping up, coming to play and putting it all on the line. Well, maybe, according to Brad McCaughey, because the Bullfrog coach said he hadn't felt that kind of electricity in the air for a long time.

Tom Menicci scored the deciding shootout goal for the Bullfrogs, leading his team to a 6-5 victory over the Las Vegas Coyotes in a Roller Hockey International game Friday in Las Vegas. The victory moves the Bullfrogs (15-2-2) into a first-place tie in the Western Division with the Coyotes (15-4-2). Bullfrog goalkeeper Rob Laurie recorded his league-leading 13th victory of the season, stopping 35 of 40 shots, including three of six in the shootout.

Tom Menicci scored the deciding shootout goal for the Bullfrogs, leading his team to a 6-5 victory over the Las Vegas Coyotes in a Roller Hockey International game Friday in Las Vegas. The victory moves the Bullfrogs (15-2-2) into a first-place tie in the Western Division with the Coyotes (15-4-2). Bullfrog goalkeeper Rob Laurie recorded his league-leading 13th victory of the season, stopping 35 of 40 shots, including three of six in the shootout.

Roman Hubalek had two goals and an assist and B.J. MacPherson had four assists to help the Bullfrogs defeat the Minnesota Blue Ox, 6-4, in a Roller Hockey International game Sunday in Minneapolis. Rob Laurie had 21 saves to earn his league-leading seventh victory for the Bullfrogs (7-1-2), who are three points behind Western Conference leading Las Vegas. Anaheim plays its next game at Las Vegas Thursday. "We played a solid road game tonight," Bullfrogs Coach Brad McCaughey said.

vs. Virginia Vultures * 7:30 tonight Site--Arrowhead Pond Records--Bullfrogs (17-0), Vultures (9-3) Update--Officially, this is a Major League Roller Hockey rematch of the Bullfrogs' 6-4 victory in Richmond June 30. But 13 players on both teams are playing for either Canada or the United States across town at Disney ICE at the International Ice Hockey Federation In-Line Hockey World Championship.

Rob Laurie, as tired as he is, came through in a big way for the Bullfrogs once again Wednesday night. The three-time all-star goaltender, who has not had a rest in two weeks, stopped three shots in the final minute to preserve a 5-4 Roller Hockey International victory over Oklahoma in front of an announced crowd of 11,176 at the Pond. Darren Perkins came off the injury list and had two goals and two assists. Todd Wetzel had five assists.

The Bullfrogs' locker room at the Arrowhead Pond was a cliche-riddled and confident place Thursday night, filled with speeches about stepping up, coming to play and putting it all on the line. Well, maybe, according to Brad McCaughey, because the Bullfrog coach said he hadn't felt that kind of electricity in the air for a long time.

Roller hockey is supposed to be a high-scoring game, but goalie Rob Laurie flirted with a shutout for 44 minutes Sunday to lead the Bullfrogs to a 7-1 victory over the Blades at The Pond of Anaheim. The Bullfrogs dominated the Blades before 8,653 in their Roller Hockey International season opener, and only a goal by Brett Kurtz with 3 minutes 53 seconds remaining spoiled the shutout.

With their owners grumbling quietly at half time in the halls of the Forum about sluggish play, the Bullfrogs tried a more wide-open approach for the first time in three games and beat the Blades, 5-4, Tuesday. The Bullfrogs' performance in front of an announced crowd of 4,126 was still a far cry from those that helped them lead the league in scoring last season.

Roman Hubalek had two goals and an assist and B.J. MacPherson had four assists to help the Bullfrogs defeat the Minnesota Blue Ox, 6-4, in a Roller Hockey International game Sunday in Minneapolis. Rob Laurie had 21 saves to earn his league-leading seventh victory for the Bullfrogs (7-1-2), who are three points behind Western Conference leading Las Vegas. Anaheim plays its next game at Las Vegas Thursday. "We played a solid road game tonight," Bullfrogs Coach Brad McCaughey said.

vs. Virginia Vultures * 7:30 tonight Site--Arrowhead Pond Records--Bullfrogs (17-0), Vultures (9-3) Update--Officially, this is a Major League Roller Hockey rematch of the Bullfrogs' 6-4 victory in Richmond June 30. But 13 players on both teams are playing for either Canada or the United States across town at Disney ICE at the International Ice Hockey Federation In-Line Hockey World Championship.

Early in the Roller Hockey International season, Bullfrog defenseman Sean Whyte faced a personal dilemma that, by his account, sent him into a state of depression. He had two choices as training camp broke: Remain with the Bullfrogs or return home to Phoenix to reconcile with his wife, Stephanie. He chose the latter, but when the struggling Bullfrogs called 10 days ago looking for his services again, Stephanie agreed she could handle the separation for the final month of the season.

The Bullfrogs ushered in the Brad McCaughey era by bringing their first-year coach onto the playing surface in a shiny, white stretch limousine. "We figured we'd blow it out first class," Bullfrogs General Manager Bob Destocki said. Then the Bullfrogs went out and blew a four-goal lead before pounding out a 9-6 victory over the St. Louis Vipers in a Roller Hockey International game Saturday at the Pond.

Rob Laurie, as tired as he is, came through in a big way for the Bullfrogs once again Wednesday night. The three-time all-star goaltender, who has not had a rest in two weeks, stopped three shots in the final minute to preserve a 5-4 Roller Hockey International victory over Oklahoma in front of an announced crowd of 11,176 at the Pond. Darren Perkins came off the injury list and had two goals and two assists. Todd Wetzel had five assists.

Early in the Roller Hockey International season, Bullfrog defenseman Sean Whyte faced a personal dilemma that, by his account, sent him into a state of depression. He had two choices as training camp broke: Remain with the Bullfrogs or return home to Phoenix to reconcile with his wife, Stephanie. He chose the latter, but when the struggling Bullfrogs called 10 days ago looking for his services again, Stephanie agreed she could handle the separation for the final month of the season.

All-star players usually accomplish all-star feats, but this one bordered on the ridiculous. Bullfrog goalie Rob Laurie had never faced a barrage like the one he encountered July 2. In 48 minutes, San Diego unloaded 70 shots on goal, but Laurie made a league-record 64 saves to lead the visiting Bullfrogs to a 9-6 victory. "It was like a shooting gallery," said Charlie Simmer, the Bullfrogs' radio analyst.

With their owners grumbling quietly at half time in the halls of the Forum about sluggish play, the Bullfrogs tried a more wide-open approach for the first time in three games and beat the Blades, 5-4, Tuesday. The Bullfrogs' performance in front of an announced crowd of 4,126 was still a far cry from those that helped them lead the league in scoring last season.

All-star players usually accomplish all-star feats, but this one bordered on the ridiculous. Bullfrog goalie Rob Laurie had never faced a barrage like the one he encountered July 2. In 48 minutes, San Diego unloaded 70 shots on goal, but Laurie made a league-record 64 saves to lead the visiting Bullfrogs to a 9-6 victory. "It was like a shooting gallery," said Charlie Simmer, the Bullfrogs' radio analyst.