Barnes & Bats Blank Bucks, 2-0

November 21, 2004 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Laredo Bucks News Release


AUSTIN, Texas – The defending CHL Champion Laredo Bucks were shutout 2-0 by the Austin Ice Bats in front of 3,688 fans at the Bat Cave on Sunday night. Austin goalie Matt Barnes made 27 saves and is now 10-3 all-time against Laredo. The Bucks are 5-7-1 with 11 points and are in third place in the SE Division. Laredo returns home this Friday and Saturday against the Corpus Christi Rayz. Face off both nights is set for 7:30 p.m. For Laredo Bucks season or single game tickets call (956)-718-BUCKS (2825) or log onto www.laredobucks.com and buy online.

The Ice Bats quickly lit the lamp as forward Dallas Anderson scored on a wrist shot from the slot just 2:26 into the game. A little over two minutes later Austin was at it again. Forward John McNabb was stopped on his initial shot, but he pounced on the rebound and made it 2-0 Ice Bats at 4:40. Immediately after the McNabb goal Bucks head coach Terry Ruskowski called timeout to settle down Laredo. The Bucks began to turn the chances in their favor, but were unable to get the puck by Barnes. Barnes made two big saves in the final minute of the period, stopping forward Scott Kelman on a breakaway and then forward Jeff Bes on a snap shot from the slot. Laredo out shot Austin 16-8 in the frame.

In the second period the Ice Bats out shot the Bucks 9-3, but neither team was able to score.

In the third period the Bucks managed eight shots, but Barnes stopped them all to complete the shutout. FINAL SCORE Austin 2, Laredo 0.

Barnes is a perfect 5-0-0 at home and is 6-3-0 overall as he turned aside 27 Bucks shots for the shutout. David Guerrera allowed two goals on 24 shots taking the hard luck loss to fall to 3-5-1. The Bucks were 0-1 on the power play, while the Ice Bats were 0-3.

For the box score of the Bucks game, use this link:

http://www.pointstreak.com/prostats/print/gamesheet_full.html?gameid=134945

SPECIAL OFFER

· Laredo Bucks Championship DVDs are available for purchase at the Bucks Team Store. For $30 fans can get a package that includes the DVD and a Bucks championship T-shirt. Offer limited to while supplies last. The DVD alone is $20.

WHY WAIT?

· Don't stand in line, buy your tickets online at www.laredobucks.com. Purchasers can actually print out their Bucks tickets right at home, or they can arrange to have them left at will call for easy pickup on game night.

2005 CHL ALL-STAR GAME IN LAREDO

· The Laredo Bucks will host the 2005 CHL All-Star Game at the LEC. The All-Star Game banquet will take place on Monday, January 10th and will be held at the LEC. The CHL skills competition will take place separate from the game and will be held on Tuesday, January 11th. The 2005 CHL All-Star Game will take place on Wednesday, January 12th.

GAME TIMES CHANGES FOR 2004-05 BUCKS SEASON

· The Laredo Bucks are changing the starting times for games this year during the 2004-05 CHL regular season. Tuesday-Thursday games will begin a half hour earlier at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday games will remain with a 7:30 p.m. start time.

BUCKS SINGLE GAME TICKETS

· Single game tickets for the 2004-05 Bucks season are on sale. Single game tickets start as low as $5 in selected sections. For more information contact the Bucks at (956)-718-BUCKS (2825) or purchase online at www.laredobucks.com.

BECOME A BUCKS BACKER

· Support the Bucks by becoming a Corporate Sponsor. For more information contact Magali Hinojosa at (956)-523-7723 or mhinojosa@laredobucks.com.

BUCKS IN THE COMMUNITY

· The Laredo Bucks are committed to becoming a part of the Gateway City that they call home. To schedule an appearance by a Bucks player, coach, or member of the front office staff call Nicole Thompson at (956) 523-6586 or email her at nthompson@laredobucks.com.

BUCKS ON THE AIR / INTERNET

· Follow the Bucks all year long on 94.9, The New QURE FM. Tune in live for all 60 Bucks CHL regular season games and the President's Cup playoffs. Also catch the Bucks live all season long on the world-wide-web at www.sportsjuice.com.

BUCKS HIGHLIGHTS ONLINE

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



Central Hockey League Stories from November 21, 2004


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