Bucks Beat Rayz 3-1

Published on February 8, 2005 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
Laredo Bucks News Release


LAREDO, Texas – The defending CHL Champion Laredo Bucks gutted out a 3-1 win over the Corpus Christi Rayz in front of 5,503 fans at the Laredo Entertainment Center on Tuesday night. Rookie forward Darryl Lloyd tallied the game winner early in the third as the Bucks got to within five points of the Rayz in the Southeast Division race. The Bucks improve to 21-18-2 with 44 points and are in third place in the division race. Laredo is on the road on Friday again taking on the Rayz. The Bucks finish the week at Rio Grande Valley on Saturday. For Laredo Bucks season or single game tickets call (956)-718-BUCKS (2825) or log onto www.laredobucks.com and buy tickets online.

After being shutout on Saturday night the Bucks came out with an early goal. Forward Jeff Bes skated down the left boards into the corner then centered to cutting forward Adam Paiement who snapped home a wrist shot at 6:32. It was the 16th of the year for Paiement. The Rayz tied the game at 12:37 when forward Jason Baird scored on a wrist shot. The shots in the first period were even at 12 apiece.

The Bucks had the jump early in the second out shooting the Rayz 8-1, but were unable to score. The Rayz then out shot the Bucks 8-3 to end the period, but Corpus Christi was also unable to score and the game remained tied at one goal apiece after two periods.

Early in the third period the Bucks were swarming, but Rayz goalie Brent Zelenewich made several terrific saves to keep the game tied at one. At 4:50 Lloyd got a chance from the slot that Zelenewich got a piece of, but not enough as it trickled over the line for a goal to give the Bucks a 2-1 lead. It was the eighth of the year for Lloyd. The Bucks dominated play in the third as they out shot the Rayz 15-4. Paiement completed the scoring with an empty netter for his second of the game at 19:55. FINAL SCORE Laredo 3, Corpus Christi 1.

Bucks goalie David Guerrera stopped 24 of 25 shots to get the win and improve to 9-10-1. Zelenewich allowed two goals on 37 shots and took the loss to fall to 11-11-5. For the first time this year the Bucks did not have a power play chance, while Corpus Christi was 0-2.

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

http://www.pointstreak.com/prostats/print/gamesheet_full.html?gameid=135201

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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