BLAINE – The Austin Bruins couldn’t get much offense going as they lost their season opener to Amarillo 5-2 in the NAHL Showcase in Blaine Wednesday.

The Bruins (0-1 overall) mustered just one shot in the third period as Amarillo tacked on three goals in the period to take over. Austin had just 15 total shots on goal.

Nicholas Lehr had 38 saves for the Bruins.

SCORING SUMMARY

Austin 0 2 0 – 2

Amarillo 0 2 3 – 5

First period

No scoring

Second period

(A) Brandon Wahlin (powerplay) (Joey Caprio, AJ Reid) 0:49

(AM) Mike Davis 15:27

(A) Reid (Josh Bretner, Jake Flynn) 18:17

(AM) Connor Frey (TJ Sarcona) 18:49

Third period

(AM) Richie Marenis (Sarcona) 1:28

(AM) Clint Carlisle (powerplay) (Connor Frey) 8:41

(AM) Ryan Cole (powerplay) (Sarcona) 9:02

Shots: Austin – 15; Amarillo – 43

Power plays: Austin – 1-for-4; Amarillo – 2-for-3