Killer Bees Weekly Notes

Published on February 8, 2005 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees News Release


RIO GRANDE VALLEY KILLER BEES

2004-05 WEEKLY RELEASE

FOR THE WEEK OF Feb 7th - Feb 13th

FITTING INTO FORM

It's unfortunate times for the Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees, who are amidst a franchise high 11 game winless streak. The winless streak is the second streak containing at least ten losses this season. The first one began November 12th against the Colorado Eagles and ended on November 27th against the Amarillo Gorillas. Ironically, the current streak began with a loss to Colorado on January 14th and the Bees next game is against Amarillo. The streaks have hammered the Bees this season and have kept them at the bottom of the Southeast Division with only 11 wins. The Bees have not won since defeating Laredo 3-2 on January 8th and have not won back-to-back contests since consecutive wins over Fort Worth on December 5 and 10th. Things could be worse... the 1999/2000 Memphis RiverKings posted a 9-57-4 record. The ‘Kings rebounded the following season and posted a 43-21-6 record.

TRADE DEADLINE CAME AND GONE

The phones were ringing off the wall in coaches offices around the CHL on Monday as the CHL's trade deadline approached the 3PM deadline. There was a lot of fishing around the league but not very many bites. Only two trades were made league-wide on Monday. The Topeka Tarantulas made a deal with the San Angelo Saints, which sent center Jonathan Dubois to the Saints for future considerations early in the day and just under the deadline the Odessa Jackalopes sent CHL All-Star Benoit Genesse and defenseman RC Lyke to the Fort Worth Brahmas in return for center Aaron Davis and defenseman Sheldon Nedjelski.

THIS WEEK'S "INSIDE THE NUMBERS"

2 - Goals Allowed Away- The Killer Bees allowed 162 goals in 64 games over the regular season last year and through 42 games this season, they have already allowed 160 goals.

7 - Shutouts Faced -. The Bees have suffered seven shutouts this season, matching last year's total for the number of shutouts faced during the season.

45 - Penalty Minutes- Forward Ryan Shmyr combined for 45 minutes in penalties in two games over the weekend, including a season high 26 Friday in Laredo, which was one minute from a single-game franchise high (also owned by Shmyr). The two game total was the most for Shmyr as a Bee and gives him 195 minutes in penalties on the season, which ranks seventh in the CHL.

BEE OF THE WEEK

This week's Killer Bees "Bee of the Week," for their performance in last week's games, is awarded to rookie forward Daymen Bencharski. The Ohio State product led the Bees in goals over the three games with two to co-lead the team in points for the week. Seven of Bencharski's nine goals this season have been tallied on the road, which leads the Bees in road goals scored.

100,000th FAN

On Friday, the Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees Bees will eclipse the 100,000 fan mark on Friday against Amarillo. The 100,000th fan strolling through the Dodge Arena doors will be recognized and will be issued an autographed jersey signed by members of the Bees.

WEEK IN REVIEW

Wed. Feb. 2 3-5 L @ Laredo Bucks Top Star: LAR-Steve Simoes (2 goals)

Fri. Feb. 4 2-6 L @ Laredo Bucks Top Star: LAR-Lou Dickenson (1g,2a,3pts)

Sat. Feb. 5 0-3 L @ Austin Ice Bats Top Star: AUS-Matt Barnes (36 saves, SO)

PRACTICE SCHEDULE

Wed - Thur: 10 - 11 AM, Fri - Sat: 10 - 10:30 AM

WEEK AHEAD

Fri. Feb. 11 7:30 pm vs. Amarillo Gorillas Radio: ESPN Radio 1240 AM TV: CHLTV.COM

Notes: Rio Grande Valley hosts the Amarillo Gorillas for the first of two visits to the Dodge Arena this season. This is the fourth meeting all-time and the second ever venture to the Valley for the Gorillas. Amarillo won the last match-up at the Dodge 3-2 on November 9, 2004. Each game in the series has been won by the visiting team. The Bees defeated the Gorillas earlier this season (Nov.27) in Amarillo to take a 1-0-0 record in the season series and a 2-1-0 all-time series record. Joe Guenther leads the Bees in the season series with 3 points (1g,2a) and Matic Kralj leads the all-time series in scoring for the Bees with 4 points (1g,3a). The Gorillas have several players with 2 points to lead the all-time series, including Trevor Socholtuk, who leads the season series against the Bees with 2 points (1g,1a). The game is sponsored by KRGV Newschannel 5 and Boys Scouts should contact their local troop leader to inquire about discounted ticket information.

Sat. Feb. 12 7:30 pm vs. Laredo Bucks Radio: ESPN Radio 1240 AM TV: CHLTV.COM

Notes: The Killer Bees and the Bucks open up a two game set at the Dodge Arena, which will resume on February 15th to close out the season series. Laredo leads the all-time series with a 15-5-2 record, with Jeff Bes leading the all-time series with 37 points (11g,26a). The Killer Bees, who are led by Bill Newson (7g,11a,18pts) against the Bucks all-time, are 7-14-1 all-time against the Bucks and are 3-6-0 this season in the series (Laredo is 6-3-0 this season in the series). The Bees are 5-6-0 all-time at the Dodge Arena and 3-1-0 this season against the Bucks. The Bees are led in the season series by Bill Newson (1g,7a) with 8 points, while Jeff Bes leads the way for the Bucks in the season series, leading all scorers with 10 points (3g,7a).

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