Steelhounds preview

Who: SteelHounds (29-18-4) vs. Texas Brahmas (29-20-1)

Where: NYTEX Sports Centre, North Richland Hills, Texas

When: 8:05 tonight

SteelHounds scouting report: Youngstown concludes a three-game road swing that will cover 1,241 miles through Colorado and Texas. The SteelHounds lost to the Colorado Eagles, 7-3, Friday night, before defeating the Amarillo Gorillas, 5-4 in a shootout, Sunday. Rookie F Kevin Jarman had two goals and an assist at Colorado and added a goal Sunday. He has recorded at least one point in 10 of his last 11 games and has 18 goals and 14 assists for the season. Youngstown’s 17-10-1 road record and 35 road points is second-best in the CHL this season behind Bossier-Shreveport.

Brahmas scouting report: Texas is 29-20-1 and in last place in the Northeast Division, but just three points behind the SteelHounds. The Brahmas are 17-8-0 at home this season and have won eight of their last 10 games. The teams have split their eight previous games this season; Youngstown has outscored Texas 26-22. Andres Strome leads the Brahmas with 30 goals and 50 points. Blair Manning has 38 assists. Goalie David Cacciola is 19-14-1 with a 3.15 goals against average.

Up next: The SteelHounds play host to the Wichita Thunder at the Chevrolet Centre for three games this weekend. Friday and Saturday game times are 7:05 p.m. and Sunday is 4:05 p.m. Friday night is “SteelHounds out for Blood Night,” where fans can donate blood to the American Red Cross from 2-7 p.m. at the Community Room in the Chevrolet Centre. Donors will be eligible for raffle prizes, including SteelHounds tickets and autographed memorabilia. Discounted tickets for Friday’s game will be offered.

Vindicator staff report