Bucks Bounce Back With Shootout Win
Published on November 6, 2009 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
Laredo Bucks News Release
PRESCOTT VALLEY, AZ- The Laredo Bucks of the Central Hockey League beat the Arizona Sundogs 3-2 in a shootout Friday night at Tim's Toyota Center. With the win the Bucks snap their two-game winless streak as they improve to 4-2-2 (10 points). Arizona falls to 3-4-2 (eight points).
Jeff Bes had three points, including the game-winning goal in the shootout, while J.P Levassuer stopped 23 of 25 shots in net, including all five in the shootout.
Laredo improves to 7-3 all-time in Arizona.
The Bucks struck for two power-plays in the first period to take a 2-1 lead after 20 minutes. Maxime Lincourt re-directed Mike Looby's shot from the point just 2:51 into the first. The goal was Lincourt's third of the year, with Looby and Bes picking up assists.
Laredo would score their second power-play goal in the first period 11:37 in, as Evan Schwabe jammed in a pass at the right side of the crease from Adam Rivet. Schwabe's third goal of the year was assisted by Rivet and Bes.
The Sundogs cut the Bucks lead to 2-1 at the 12:30 mark when Joey Sides scored his second of the year on a rebound at the right side of the crease.
Laredo was outshot in the first period 10-8.
The Bucks improved to 4-0 when leading after the first period this season.
Neither team was able to score in the second period, giving the Bucks a 2-1 lead after 40 minutes. Laredo killed off three Arizona power-plays in the second, including a 13 second four-on-three advantage.
The Bucks outshot the Sundogs in the second period 12-7.
Laredo improved to 4-0 when leading after two periods this season.
Konrad Reeder would tie the game at 2-2 just 53 seconds into the third period when he slammed home a one-timer from Jon Landry at the top of the right circle.
Laredo outshot Arizona in the third period 12-5, and had a 33-25 advantage for the game.
J.F Perras stopped 30 of 32 shots in taking the shootout loss for Arizona.
The Bucks and Sundogs will finish their three-game series in Arizona Saturday night.
The Bucks return home on November 11 when they host Rio Grande Valley at the LEC. The first 1,000 fans to enter the arena receive a FREE "support our troops" bracelet. Group tickets start at just $10, call 718-BUCK (2825) to order now.
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