Bucks & Mexican National Team Play
October 17, 2004 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Laredo Bucks News Release
LAREDO, Texas â The defending CHL Champion Laredo Bucks finished off the 2004-05 pre season on Sunday afternoon with an 8-0 victory over the Mexican National Ice Hockey Team in front of 3,521 fans at the Laredo Entertainment Center.
The story of the game however wasn't the score. The story was two countries coming together with a common interest, the sport of ice hockey. Sunday capped off a three game South Texas tour for the Mexican Team that resulted in goodwill and increased the reach of hockey. For Laredo Bucks season or single game tickets call (956)-718-BUCKS (2825) or log onto www.laredobucks.com and buy online.
In the first period the Bucks quickly got it going. Forward Scott Kelman slipped the puck into the net just 57 seconds into the game. Just over two minutes later the Bucks struck again as forward Hans Benson finished off a two-on-one with a wrist shot. The play was set up by forward Darryl Lloyd. The Mexican Team then tightened the defense and held the Bucks at bay for the next 12 minutes.
At 14:46 Kelman tallied again to make it 3-0 and start a Laredo scoring flurry. Just 16 seconds later forward Lennon Eriksson slapped the puck home to make it 4-0. Twelve seconds later defenseman Malcolm Hutt fired the puck into the net to make it 5-0 Bucks.
In the first period the Bucks out shot the Mexican Team 15-3.
In the second period the Bucks and Team Mexico exchanged goalies. Kevin Lachance went into the pipes for Team Mexico, while Rodrigo Gutierrez Porter became the Bucks netminder.
In the second the Bucks out shot Team Mexico 15-1. Lloyd had the only Bucks goal at 7:32 to make it 6-0.
In period number three the Bucks faced goalie Chad Cullaton, who is battling for a spot on the Laredo roster, and were able to add two more goals. Forward Igor Agarunov scored on a wrister at 6:46 and then Hutt added his second of the night at 8:37. FINAL SCORE Laredo 8, Team Mexico 0.
Laredo finished the pre-season 2-0. The Mexican National Team was 0-3 on their tour.
The Bucks make final roster cuts on Monday. Laredo begins the 2004-05 CHL regular season on Friday night in San Angelo. The Bucks open at home on Saturday against the Corpus Christi Rayz. The Bucks will raise the 2003-04 CHL President's Cup Championship banner on Saturday.
For the box score of the Bucks game, use this link:
http://www.pointstreak.com/prostats/print/gamesheet_full.html?gameid=150777
WHY WAIT?
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BUCKS SINGLE GAME TICKETS
Single game tickets for the 2004-05 Bucks season are on sale. For more information contact the Bucks at (956)-718-BUCKS (2825).
BUCKS VERSUS MEXICAN NATIONAL TEAM
Tickets for the October 17th game against the Mexican National Team are on sale. Ticket prices are $5, $10, $15.
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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.
Central Hockey League Stories from October 17, 2004
- Bucks & Mexican National Team Play - Laredo Bucks
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- Hockey in Topeka is Back with a Bang - Topeka Tarantulas
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