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Blaznek Named Oakley Player Of The Week

December 31, 2007 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Corpus Christi IceRays News Release


Corpus Christi forward Joe Blaznek has been named the Oakley Central Hockey League's Player of the Week, the CHL announced on Monday. Blaznek led the Rayz with seven points (3g, 4a) in a two game sweep over Rio Grande Valley on Friday and Saturday. Blaznek's impressive weekend helped the Rayz increase their second place lead over Rio Grande Valley to four points. The veteran has catapulted to the team lead in points with nine goals, 20 assists for 29 points in his first season with Corpus Christi. The Rayz return to the American Bank Center on Monday Night for a New Year's Eve Party against the Austin Ice Bats at 8:05pm. Tickets start at just $12, and are on sale now. Call 814-PUCK for more information. Blaznek, 32, kicked off the weekend with a season-high three points (1g, 2a) in Friday Night's 6-3 win. He then broke that mark the next night with four points (2g, 2a,) including the game winning goal in a shootout. He was the only of nine shooters to score in the extra session. Overall, in the pivotal two-game set, Blaznek had a hand in seven of the 11 goals scored by Corpus Christi. Blaznek has points in five straight games and in 13 of his last 14. He has points in a team-high 20 out of 26 games he's played this season.

Blaznek's award wraps up a remarkable December for the Rayz. This is the third weekly award earned by the Rayz in the month of December. On Dec. 3rd, rookie forward Brent Howarth was named the Oakley Player of the Week and on Dec. 17th, Jason Tapp was named the Oakley Goaltender of the Week. Corpus Christi has points in 11 of their last 14 games and is 7-3-2 in December

The countdown to 2008 is on, and you can be a part of the biggest New Year's Eve Party in the Coastal Bend. It all takes place Monday night, December 31st at the American Bank Center. The Corpus Christi Rayz will host the Laredo Bucks at a special start time of 8:05pm at the American Bank Center, and all fans in attendance at the game will receive free admission to a post-game New Year's Eve Party in the arena. The post-game party will feature public skating, a buffet available in the Sky Lounge and the Rayz players and staff. Tickets start at just $12. For more information, please call the Rayz at (361) 814-PUCK.

The Rayz are proud to be celebrating a decade of hockey in South Texas. Individual game tickets are currently available. Get your Rayz tickets today at www.ticketmaster.com, at any Ticketmaster outlet or the American Bank Center. Rayz group discounts are also available. For more information, please call the Rayz at 361.814.PUCK.

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