Bucks Bitten by Sundogs 2-1

December 10, 2010 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Laredo Bucks News Release


LAREDO, TX- The Laredo Bucks of the Central Hockey League fell to the Arizona Sundogs 2-1 Friday night at Laredo Energy Arena. The Bucks two-game winning streak was snapped as they fall to 9-10-3 (21 points).

Doug Groenstege stopped 32 of 33 shots while Arizona benefitted from two first period goals to improve to 9-10-3 (21 points).

The Bucks loss also snapped their season-high three-game home winning streak.

The Sundogs jumped out in front of the Bucks for the second time in as many games this season when Kyle Hood scored from the bottom of the right circle just 21 seconds into the game. Both of Hood's goals have come against the Bucks so far this season.

Arizona took a 2-0 lead at the 5:45 mark of the first when Joey Sides jammed in a rebound from an odd angle with a two-man advantage. The tally was Sides' sixth of the season.

Each team put up nine shots in the first period.

The Bucks (5-6-1 at home) cut the Sundogs lead to 2-1 with 6:54 left in the second period when Reid Edmondson redirected Chris Pontes' shot from the point. The goal was Edmondson's second of the season and first since November 24th.

Laredo outshot Arizona 16-7 in the second period.

Trailing 2-1 late in the third period the Bucks could not tie the game with an extra attacker in the closing seconds.

Laredo outshot Arizona 8-5 in the third period as well as for the game 33-21 as they fall to 5-2-2 in their last nine contests.

Pier Pelletier stopped 19 of 21 shots to fall to 3-2-1 in his last six starts.

CRICKET MAYOR'S CUP GAME DEC 14th

On Tuesday December 14th the Bucks will host Rio Grande Valley in a Cricket Mayor's Cup game. The Bucks currently lead the Mayor's Cup standings seven points to five. Group tickets start at just $10, call 718-BUCK (2825) to order now.

SAN ANTONIO SPURS NIGHT ON DEC 18th

On Saturday December 18th the Bucks will host their first-ever San Antonio Spurs night against the Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees. The Bucks will wear one-of-a-kind Spurs Jerseys that will be auctioned off after the game! Group tickets start at just $10, call 718-BUCK (2825) to order now.

$5 TICKETS AT DEC 22nd GAME

The Laredo Bucks, the City of Laredo and the Fernando A. Salinas Charitable Trust present a holiday gift to Laredo and offer $5 tickets to the Bucks December 22nd game against Rio Grande Valley at Laredo Energy Arena.

All walk-up and group tickets will be just $5 and EVERYONE who attends the game that night will receive a FREE HOT DOG! The earlier you buy your tickets the better seat you will get on December 22nd.

2010-11 BUCKS SEASON TICKETS

Contact your personal Bucks representative or call 718-BUCK (2825) today to get your 2010-11 Bucks season tickets!



Central Hockey League Stories from December 10, 2010


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