Bucks beat Bats 5-3
February 19, 2006 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Laredo Bucks News Release
AUSTIN, Texas - The Laredo Bucks snapped a season high four game winless streak with a 5-3 victory over the Austin Ice Bats in front of 3,724 fans at the Bat Cave in Austin on Sunday night. Forward Chris Grenville scored a pair of goals as the Bucks, who had lost three straight in shootouts, picked up a point for the fourth straight game. Laredo is 32-12-6 with a Southeast Division and Southern Conference best 70 points. Laredo is home this Friday as they host the Corpus Christi Rayz. Face off set for 7:30 p.m. For more information on 2005-06 Bucks single game or season tickets call the Bucks office at (956) 718-BUCKS (2825) or log onto www.laredobucks.com.
The Bucks struck early in the first for a pair of goals. At 4:30 of the first forward Jeff Bes sent a cross ice pass to the left circle where defenseman Adam Rivet cut to the bottom of the circle and then scored with a short side wrist shot low to the glove side for his 13th of the year. Just 1:19 later it was forward Chris Grenville extending the lead to 2-0 as he blasted a slap shot as he skated down the left wing for his team leading 22nd. The Ice Bats got back in the game when forward John McNabb got loose on a breakaway and scored at 16:48. Laredo dominated the chances in the first, out shooting the Ice Bats 20-10.
In the second period the Bucks continued to dominate the chances as they out shot Austin 14-5. Despite the Bucks dominating the opportunities it was Austin who tied the game. Forward Dan Carney dumped the puck in from center ice where it took a crazy hop and it snuck by Bucks goalie Dov Grumet-Morris off his stick into the net at 17:34.
The Bucks took the lead in the third period as Grenville fanned on a shot from the left circle, but forward James Hiebert was there to stuff in the loose puck at 6:16 to make it 3-2 Laredo. It was the 17th of the season for Hiebert. Just under two minutes later the Bucks added to their lead as Grenville got loose on a breakaway and scored with a wrist shot top shelf high glove side for his second of the game and a 4-2 Laredo lead. Austin got back in the game as McNabb scored his second of the night, this one on a power play rebound at 11:10. Late in the game Austin went on a power play chance and pulled the goalie for a six-on-four advantage as they looked to tie the game. The Bucks sealed the win when Cullaton scored his 14th of the season into the empty net at 18:53. FINAL SCORE Laredo 5, Austin 3.
Grumet-Morris stopped 23 of 26 shots and got the win to improve to 12-4-2. Miguel Beaudry, the starting goalie for Austin, lasted just 5:41 and allowed two goals on eight shots. Matt Barnes took the loss in relief, allowing two goals on 34 shots and fell to 8-13-3. Laredo was 0-4 on the power play, while Austin was 1-8. The Bucks out shot Austin 43-26.
Laredo Bucks season tickets are on sale for the 2005-06 CHL campaign. Season tickets are the only way to guarantee your seats for every Bucks game at the LEC. Season ticket holders enjoy exclusive offers including pre-season and post-season parties. Contact a Bucks representative today at (956)-718-BUCKS (2825).
UPCOMING PROMOTIONS
- The Bucks are home on Friday against the Corpus Christi Rayz. Face off set for 7:30 p.m. The first 2,000 fans thru the gates get a band aid dispenser courtesy of Doctor's Hospital. Fans can enjoy a post-game skate on the LEC ice. The Bucks are also home on Sunday against the Odessa Jackalopes. The first 2,500 fans get a Buck Out Illiteracy Bookmark courtesy of BMP Radio. Fans can enjoy a post-game skate on the LEC ice, joined by the Bucks players.
UPCOMING PROMOTIONS PART TWO
- Friday is Medical Night at the LEC sponsored by Doctor's Hospital. Fans who wear hospital scrubs to the game, get a free ticket to the Sunday game.
WHY WAIT? BUCKS SINGLE GAME TICKETS AVAILABLE - Why wait in line? Buy your Bucks tickets online. Take advantage and purchase your Laredo Bucks tickets at www.ticketmaster.com. Use the link on the front page of the Bucks new website. For more information contact the Bucks at (956)-718-BUCKS (2825).
BUCKS MERCHANDISE ONLINE
- Laredo Bucks merchandise is now available online at big savings. Log onto www.laredobucks.com and gear up today.
BECOME A BUCKS BACKER
- Support the Bucks by becoming a Corporate Sponsor. For a complete marketing plan contact the Bucks at (956) 718-BUCKS (2825).
BUCKS IN THE COMMUNITY - To schedule an appearance by a Bucks player, coach, or member of the front office staff call Nicole Kupaks at (956) 523-6586 or email her at nkupaks@laredobucks.com.
BUCKS ON THE AIR / INTERNET
- Follow the Bucks on Laredo's Country 1490 AM. 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.
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