Bucks And Bees Go Again Tonight In Rio
February 23, 2008 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Laredo Bucks News Release
HIDALGO, TX- The Laredo Bucks of the Central Hockey League look to win their fifth straight road game tonight as they play division rival Rio Grande Valley at the Dodge Arena. Game time is 7:35pm.
February 23, 2008
Laredo (34-16-3, 71pts, 1st in Southern Conf., Southeast Div. Champs) at Rio Grande Valley (11-31-7, 29pts, 8th in Southern Conf., 4th in Southeast Div.), 7:35pm, Dodge Arena
Radio: Norteno 1490-AM (pre-game show 7:15)
Internet Radio: www.laredobucks.com (Sportsjuice)
TV: CHL Network (www.nifty-tv.com/chl)
All-time series (Regular Season)
Bucks lead series 41-15-5
2007-08: Bucks lead series 8-1
Last Meeting: February 16: LAR 4, @RGV 1
The Bucks, fresh off clinching their fifth straight Southeast Division crown last night, come into tonight with an eight point lead over Arizona for the number one seed in the Southern Conference playoffs. Including tonight the Bucks will play 11 games left, while the Sundogs will play 14 more contests.
Last night the Bucks came from behind scoring five goals in the third period to beat Corpus Christi 6-3. It marked the second time ever that the Bucks scored five third period goals, the first was in their first season, on January 29, 2003 when Laredo beat Corpus 7-1.
Alex Goupil continued to pay dividends for Laredo as he scored two third period goals, including the game winner, and also added an assist. James Hiebert netted two goals for the Bucks last night. Dustin Traylen stopped 21 of 24 Rayz shots in net.
With two assists last night Jeff Bes increased his CHL-leading point total to 86 (38-48=86), three points ahead of Arizona's Alex Leavitt (27-56=83). Bes is two points away from matching his second best total as a Buck (88 points, in 05-06).
The Killer Bees come into tonight barely clinging to life in the Southern Conference playoff race. Rio trails fifth place Amarillo by by 14 points with 15 games left in the regular season.
Rio comes into this game on a three-game losing streak, falling to 4-1 to Laredo last Saturday, and losing twice to Austin 5-1, and 5-3.
Last night in the Bees 5-1 loss to the Ice Bats, Austin scored four second period goals to over take Rio.
Rob Voltera leads Rio in scoring with 51 points (23-28=51), while all-star Travis Banga sits right behind with 50 (19-31=50).
Tonight marks the 10th meeting of the year between the Bucks and the Bees, with Laredo leading the series 8-1.
After tonight the Bucks will begin a season high five-game homestand on Wednesday February 27th when they host Corpus Christi on Reliant Energy night. The first 2,500 fans will receive hand clappers, courtesy of Reliant Energy. Group tickets start as low as $10, with individual tickets starting at $12.75. Call 718-BUCK (2825) to order today.
*Bucks Press Conference Monday February 25th**
The Bucks will hold a press conference on Monday, February 25th at 1pm at the main entrance of the Laredo Entertainment Center.
The Bucks invite all media and fans to attend this event. Bucks head coach/GM Terry Ruskowski will be in attendance to speak to the media and fans.
**Texas Lottery Night February 29th**
The Bucks will host Texas Lottery Night when they host the Texas Brahmas on February 29th at the Laredo Entertainment Center. Game time is set for 7:30pm. Group tickets are available starting at $10, with individual tickets starting at $12.75. Call 718-BUCK (2825) to order yours today.
The first 1,800 fans ages 18 and older to enter the LEC will receive a voucher that will enter them in the Texas Lottery Race during the second intermission. Those fans who win the race will receive one free Texas Lottery Scratch off ticket ( one out of every three fans will win) Remember the Texas Lottery supports Texas education, so play the games of Texas from the Texas Lottery because next time it could be you!
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