Bucks Beat Bees, 5-3, End Two Game Slide

Published on February 2, 2005 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
Laredo Bucks News Release


LAREDO, Texas – The defending CHL Champion Laredo Bucks beat the Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees 5-3 at the Laredo Entertainment Center in front of 5,002 fans. The Bucks ended a two-game losing streak as forward Steve Simoes scored a pair of goals as they improved to 19-17-2 with 40 points and remain in third in the Southeast Division. Laredo is home on Friday night again taking on the Killer Bees. Face off is set for 7:30 p.m. For Laredo Bucks season or single game tickets call (956)-718-BUCKS (2825) or log onto www.laredobucks.com and buy tickets online.

The Killer Bees scored an early goal on a power play chance when defenseman Josh Mizerek gunned a shot from the point into the net at 5:59. The Bucks then came back despite another Rio power play chance. Working on killing a four minute double minor Bucks forward Steve Simoes cut into the Killer Bees zone and fired a wrist shot from just inside the left circle that snuck into the net low glove side to tie the game at 11:38. It was the seventh of the year for Simoes. The Bucks then had to work harder on the penalty kill as it turned into a full two-minute two-man Killer Bees advantage. After the Bucks killed off the extended penalty they went to work on their own power play chance. Bucks forward Mark Wires cut into the zone and got to the slot where he snapped a wrist shot high glove side into the net at 18:58 for a 2-1 Bucks lead.

The Killer Bees wasted no time tying the game in the second. Rio Grande Valley forward Joe Guenther scored on a wrist shot just 1:17 into the period to even the score. The Bucks came back as Simoes was at it again, this time he skated down the right wing, muscled thru a hook and cut into the slot where he wrapped the puck into the back of the net at 4:19 for his second of the game and a 3-2 Laredo lead.

The Bucks opened up the lead to 4-2 when forward Eric Sonnenberg scored 5:53 into the third period on a rebound. It was the first goal for Sonnenberg since joining the Bucks from Texas. The Killer Bees chopped into the lead with a five-on-three power play goal as defenseman Jason Tessier ripped home a slap shot at 10:39. That was as close as Rio Grande Valley would come as Bucks forward Hans Benson capped the scoring with a nice backhander at 13:51. It was the fourth of the year for Benson. FINAL SCORE Laredo 5, Rio Grande Valley 3.

Bucks goalie Jeremy Symington stopped 21 of 24 shots to improve to 12-7-1. Jeff Levy took the loss allowing five goals on 39 shots to fall to 10-18-1. The Bucks were 1-3 on the power play while Rio Grande Valley was 2-7.

For the box score of the Bucks game, use this link:

http://www.pointstreak.com/prostats/print/gamesheet_full.html?gameid=135179

HELP A FALLEN SOLDIER

· The Bucks will have a memorial game in honor of Juan Rodriguez on February 5th when they host the Corpus Christi Rayz. The Bucks will sell red, white and blue bracelets for $2 with all profits from the sale of the bracelets being donated to the Juan Rodrigo Rodriguez fund. People can donate to the Juan Rodrigo Rodriguez fund, account number #51803452, at any LNB location in Laredo.

OWN CHL ALL-STAR GAME HISTORY

· Autographed game-worn jerseys for each of the CHL's 37 All-Stars are available for purchase through www.centralhockeyleague.com in an auction running through Wednesday, January 26th.

WHY WAIT?

· Don't stand in line; buy your tickets online at www.laredobucks.com. Purchasers can actually print out their Bucks tickets right at home, or they can arrange to have them left at will call for easy pickup on game night.

GAME TIMES CHANGES FOR 2004-05 BUCKS SEASON

· The Laredo Bucks are changing the starting times for games this year during the 2004-05 CHL regular season. Tuesday-Thursday games will begin a half hour earlier at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday games will remain with a 7:30 p.m. start time.

BUCKS SINGLE GAME TICKETS

· Single game tickets for the 2004-05 Bucks season are on sale. Single game tickets start as low as $5 in selected sections. For more information contact the Bucks at (956)-718-BUCKS (2825) or purchase online at www.laredobucks.com.

BECOME A BUCKS BACKER

· Support the Bucks by becoming a Corporate Sponsor. For a complete marketing plan call (956) 718-BUCKS (2825).

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.

BUCKS ON THE AIR / INTERNET

· Follow the Bucks all year long on 94.9, The New QURE FM. Tune in live for all 60 Bucks CHL regular season games and the President's Cup playoffs. 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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