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December 31, 2009 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees News Release

PRESCOTT VALLEY, Arizona - Nathan Ansell's power play goal in the second period held up as the game-winner as the Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees edged the Arizona Sundogs 3-2 Thursday night at Tim's Toyota Center.

RGV had a 3-0 lead on goals by Jesse Bennefield, Sean Muncy and Ansell before Arizona clawed back in the second period. Linus Fagemo scored a shorthanded goal and then Kyle Hood jammed home a power play tally to bring the Sundogs within a goal.

Andy Franck made 26 saves in goal for RGV. The Killer Bees leaped ahead of Laredo in the standings with the win and are now within a point of third place Texas.

The Killer Bees (15-11-4, 34 points) play at Arizona again on Saturday. Puck drop is set for 7:05 p.m. (MST).

RGV returns home on Saturday, January 9, at 7:30 p.m. vs. Colorado. The franchise will welcome its one millionth fan that night. That fan will receive a prize pack worth over $6,000. Tickets are available at all TicketMaster outlets, including the arena box office, and online at www.killerbeehockey.com.

SAVE $40 WITH FAMILY FOUR PACKS!

Family Four Packs are all inclusive with meals and two free game pucks for just $72! Get Family Four-Packs by calling (956) 843-PUCK.

FUNDRAISER FUN

Killer Bees fundraisers are perfect for your organization. Why sell candy bars or junk from a catalog when you can sell something fun?! Make up to $6 per ticket. Call 956-843-PUCK (7825) and ask to speak to a Killer Bees Fan Experience Manager to find out more.

TICKET INFORMATION

Season tickets, mini-plans and group packages for the every game can be purchased online at www.killerbeehockey.com and at the team office inside Dodge Arena (8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Mon.-Fri.). Individual game tickets can be purchased at the Dodge Arena Box Office and all RGV Ticketmaster outlets.

ON THE AIR

Every Killer Bees game is broadcast live on Real Country KBUC 102.1 FM. The team provides free online streaming of radio broadcasts on www.killerbeehockey.com.

CHL TV

The new CHLTV, powered by Insinc Netcasting, gives fans the chance to watch every CHL game with a $5.95 pay-per-view price. Monthly and season-long packages are also available. Every game is archived so fans can catch up on missed games for $3.95. Season Ticket Holders receive a substantial discount. Visit chltv.insinc.com for more information.

Central Hockey League Stories from December 31, 2009

Rush Celebrate The New Year, Complete Perfect Road Trip - Rapid City Rush
Sundogs Drop League-Leading Seventh One-Goal Loss Of Season, Fall 3-2 To Killer Bees - Arizona Sundogs
Bees Edge Sundogs On New Year's Eve - Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees
Happy New Year, IceRays Beat Bucks 5-3 - Corpus Christi IceRays
Brahmas End Year With Loss, Lose 4-2 To 'Jacks - Fort Worth Brahmas
Former Gorilla Seals Amarillo's Fate In The Shootout - Amarillo Gorillas
Bartholomay, Oilers Edge RiverKings In Overtime - Mississippi RiverKings
No Happy New For For Bucks, Fall 5-3 - Laredo Bucks
Mavericks Win Streak Ends In 5-1 Loss To Colorado - Kansas City Mavericks
Jacks End 2009 With 4-2 Win Over Texas - Odessa Jackalopes
Mole, PK End '09 On High Note - Colorado Eagles
Americans Close 2009 With A 3-0 Victory Over Wichita - Allen Americans
Clayton, Carroll Named To CHL All-Decade Team, Carroll Earns All-Star Nod - Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs
Thunder Defends Honor In Loss - Wichita Thunder
Ulanski Joins Other Eagles As All-Star - Colorado Eagles
Bruce Graham Named To CHL All-Star Team - Allen Americans
Sundogs' Landry To Skate In 2010 CHL All-Star Game - Arizona Sundogs
Amarillo's Smale Earns 2010 All-Star Selection - Amarillo Gorillas
Mavericks' Christian Named To All-Star Team - Kansas City Mavericks
Leveille Named To CHL All-Star Game - Odessa Jackalopes
Landmesser Named To CHL All-Star Team - Mississippi RiverKings
2010 CHL All-Star Team Reserves Announced - CHL
Rush Forward Les Reaney And Rookie Goaltender Danny Battochio Named To CHL All-Star Team - Rapid City Rush
Sundogs To Unveil Alternate Black Jersey Tonight Against The Killer Bees - Arizona Sundogs
Parsons Named To CHL All-Decade Team - Mississippi RiverKings
CHL All-Decade Team Announced - CHL
Bucks' Jeff Bes Named To All Decade Team - Laredo Bucks
Duda Honored As One Of Decade's Best - Wichita Thunder
Sundogs Ticketing Director Kristin Hinkins Makes Jump To NFL - Arizona Sundogs
Landmesser Named To CHL All-Decade Team - Mississippi RiverKings

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