The Broncos on Saturday extended the contract of another backup defensive player by working out a deal with linebacker Nate Webster.
Webster, who signed a one-year contract in May, is locked up through the 2008 season. Webster’s base salary this season was raised by about $900,000. On Monday, Denver gave prospective restricted free-agent defensive end Demetrin Veal a two-year extension. Webster has yet to play this season, but the team considers him a viable replacement at all three linebacker spots.
Pankewicz’s four goals lead CHL’s Eagles
Greg Pankewicz’s four goals, including the 500th tally of his career, led the Colorado Eagles to a 5-2 victory over the Arizona Sundogs in a Central Hockey League game at the Budweiser Events Center in Loveland.
Pankewicz’s fourth goal, a short-handed score at 7:59 in the third period, was No. 502 in his career. He became the 58th player in professional hockey to reach the 500-goal mark.
The Oklahoma City Blazers used a nine-round shootout to edge the visiting Rocky Mountain Rage 2-1. Rocky Mountain tied the game 1-1 with Dorian Anneck’s goal at 6:45 of the third period. After a scoreless overtime, the Blazers outscored the Rage 5-4 in the shootout to remain atop the Northwest Division.
