FORT WORTH, Texas – The Fort Worth Brahmas defeated the Arizona Sundogs 3-0 Friday night at the Fort Worth Convention Center behind a stellar performance in net by Kristofer Westblom. 
The Brahmas jumped out a 1-0 lead at the 12:40 mark of the first period when Brendon Hodge put back a rebound past Arizona netminder Adam Russo and into the back of the net. After a scoreless middle frame, Fort Worth extended its lead to 3-0 with two quick power play goals in the third period. Phil Fox scored his eighth goal of the season at 6:29 and Hodge added his second of the game at 9:12. For Hodge, his two goals give him seven on the season, the second highest total on the team. Westblom (3-1-0) was impressive in net again Friday night, recording a shutout for the second consecutive game. The Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan native stopped all 24 shots that came his way and is the only goalie in the Central Hockey League with two shutouts this season. Russo made 23 saves on 26 shots between the posts for the Sundogs in a losing effort. The following images were recorded at the Fort Worth Convention Center on Friday evening.
Brahmas goalie Kristofer Westblom watches the action
Arizona%27s Pascal Morency looks for a shot
Fort Worth%27s Shawn Szydlowski fires a shot on Adam Russo
The Brahmas Sy Nutkevitch waits for a pass in front of the Sundogs%27 crease
Linesman T.J. Nua tries to calm down the Sundogs%27 Kyle Hood
Brahmas goalie Larry Sterling taunts Arizona%27s Adam Russo from the bench
The Brahmas%27 Nick Schneider gets a shot off under pressure
The Brahmas%27 Nick Schneider loses his footing after battling a pair of Sundogs
Sundogs goalie Adam Russo takes a moment after being scored on for the third time
Brahmas players celebrate after a score
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