Applebee Learning Center Hockey 101 Tonight

February 28, 2007 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Laredo Bucks News Release


LAREDO, Texas - The defending CHL President's Cup Champion Laredo Bucks and Applebee Learning Center's Hockey 101 Class is tonight at the LEC from 7-9 p.m. Fans will gain unique insight into the game of hockey and also get a behind the scenes look at the Bucks. There are spaces left, but the class is capped at 100 participants. Fans can call the Bucks office or show up at the LEC tonight prior to the 7 p.m. start. Day of class cost is $25 for Bucks season ticket holders and $40 for non-season ticket holders. This includes a Terraza level ticket to the Bucks game on Friday against the Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees. The Bucks are offering season tickets starting at less than $79. For more info call (956)-718-BUCK (2825).

Tonight Bucks head coach Terry Ruskowski, along with selected Bucks players (Oriel McHugh, Steve Simoes, Kevin Reiter, and Kris McPhee), will be giving instruction on the basic rules of hockey, the equipment used and some of the strategy put in place during the games. Pizza will be provided courtesy of Papa Johns. Class participants will receive a Hockey 101 t-shirt and will be eligible to win great prizes.

In addition fans will learn about hockey statistics, ice preparation, get a behind the scenes tour and much more.

On Friday all participants in the class will sit in a special section at the Bucks game against the Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees, with a chance to ask a Bucks player questions during the game.

To claim your spot in the Hockey 101 class call (956) 718-BUCK (2825) and ask for Beto Oliveros.

2006-07 BUCKS SINGLE GAME TICKETS ON SALE

- Single game tickets for the Bucks start at $14.95. Of the 32 home games, 25 will take place on either a Friday, Saturday or Sunday. Game times will remain the same for the 2006-07 season. Weekday games begin at 7 p.m., while Friday and Saturday night games are at 7:30 p.m. Sunday games will be at 4 p.m.

2006-07 BUCKS SEASON TICKETS

- The Bucks are offering season tickets starting at less than $79. For more info call (956)-718-BUCK (2825).

BECOME A BUCKS CORPORATE PARTNER

- Your company can become a vital part of the Laredo Bucks family by reaching our fans with your business message. To create a customized advertising package for your company, contact Summer Barrera at (956) 523-7723 or sbarrera@laredobucks.com.

BUCKS IN THE COMMUNITY

- To schedule an appearance by a Bucks player, coach, or member of the front office staff call Traci Melendez at (956) 718-BUCK (2825) or email her at tmelendez@laredobucks.com.

POST-GAME SKATES

- There will be post-game skates at the LEC following Friday, Saturday and Sunday games. The only exceptions will be if there is a post-game jersey auction, there will not be a post-game skate.

BUCKS ON THE AIR

- Listen to every Bucks game, home and away, on Norteno 1490. You can also hear the Bucks online at www.laredobucks.com.

BUCKS HIGHLIGHTS ONLINE

- Listen to audio highlights of the Bucks online at www.laredobucks.com in the multimedia section.



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