Bucks Beat Bees 3-1
Published on December 27, 2005 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
Laredo Bucks News Release
HIDALGO, Texas - The Laredo Bucks gutted out a tough 3-1 win on Tuesday night over the Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees at the Dodge Arena in front of 5,589 fans. Bucks goalie Dov Grumet-Morris stopped 31 of 32 shots to help the Bucks end the Killer Bees franchise record six game win streak. Laredo is now 17-8-3, a season high nine games over .500, and they increase their lead in the Southeast Division to eight points over the Killer Bees. The Bucks return home on Wednesday against the Corpus Christi Rayz. Face off is set for 7 p.m. Fans can take advantage of four tickets for forty dollars. 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.
Laredo scored the only goal of the first period as defenseman Paul Elliott teed up a slap shot from the top of the left circle through a screen at 13:09 for a power play goal. Elliott's third of the season made it 1-0 Bucks.
The Bucks extended their lead in the second period. Defenseman Phillippe Lauze scored on a one-timer from the top of the left circle at 9:40 to make it 2-0 Laredo. It was the second of the season for Lauze. With less than a minute to go in the frame the Killer Bees got back in the game. Rio forward Matic Kralj led a two-on-one rush down the left wing and scored high stick side with a wrister with just 35.7 seconds left in the period.
In the third period the Bucks played solid defensive hockey to protect the lead. With 11 seconds left forward Chris Grenville sealed the win with an empty net goal for his eleventh of the year. It was the third straight game with a goal scored for Grenville. FINAL SCORE Laredo 3, Rio Grande Valley 1.
Grumet-Morris gave up just one goal to improve to 5-2-1. Evan Lindsey allowed two goals on 30 shots and fell to 11-7-1. The Bucks were 1-3 on the power play, while Rio Grande Valley was 0- 2. The three power play chances represented a season low for the Bucks as did the two shorthanded chances. The Killer Bees out shot the Bucks 32-31.
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
- Wednesday the first 2,500 fan thru the doors of the LEC get a mini hockey stick courtesy of Laredo Alarm. Fans can take advantage of four tickets for forty dollars. Look for the coupon in the Laredo Morning Times.
UPCOMING PROMOTIONS PART TWO
- Saturday the Bucks host their 4th Annual New Years Eve Game at the LEC against the Austin Ice Bats. The first 2,500 fans get a kazoo courtesy of AT&T. There will be an additional 2,500 New Years noisemakers given out. After the game there will be live music by the Jolly Ranchers and a big fireworks spectacular. Fans can take advantage of four tickets for forty dollars. Look for the coupon in the Laredo Morning Times.
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 SEASON TICKET PAYMENT PLANS
- The Laredo Bucks are offering several new ways to pay for season tickets. An automatic withdrawal can now be made using checking and savings accounts in addition to credit cards. Laredo Bucks season ticket holders enjoy many exclusive offers that are available only to season ticket holders. For more information on 2005-06 Bucks season tickets call the Bucks office at (956) 718-BUCKS (2825) or log onto www.laredobucks.com.
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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