Bucks Centomo-Rific In 2-1 Shootout Win
March 16, 2009 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Laredo Bucks News Release
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX- The Laredo Bucks beat the Corpus Christi Ice Rays 2-1 in a shootout Monday night at the American Bank Center. The Bucks won their third game in a row and now need just one point to clinch the third seed in the Southern Conference Playoffs. The Bucks, who went 3-1 on their four-game road trip, improve to 34-22-5 (73 points).
Sebastien Centomo stopped 30 of 31 Ice Rays shots, and set aside all five shootout attempts to pick up his 20th win of the season. Centomo's 20 wins are a new career high.
Darryl Smith scored the game-winner in the fourth round of the shootout to help lead the Bucks to the win.
The Bucks (14-14-3 on the road) scored first for the third straight game as they took advantage on the power-play. Darryl Smith jammed home a rebound from the right side of the crease 8:58 into the first to put Laredo on top. It was Smith's 35th goal of the season, with Erick Lizon (9) and Serge Dube (32) picking up assists.
Laredo is now 22-7 when they score first this season.
Laredo was outshot in the first period 10-6.
Neither the Bucks or the Ice Rays could score in the second period, keeping Laredo up 1-0 after 40 minutes.
Laredo was once again outshot in the second period, this time by a count of 8-7.
Justin Quenneville scored a five-on-three power-play goal in the third to knot the game at 1-1.
Corpus Christi (27-29-6) now needs just two points to claim the fifth and final playoff spot in the South.
Kris Tebbs stopped 23 of 24 shots in net for the Ice Rays.
Laredo is now 14-8-4 in one-goal games.
The Bucks were outshot 31-24 for the game.
Laredo wins the season series over the Ice Rays 8-3-2, as they pick up their first shootout win over Corpus this season. The Bucks lost their two previous shootouts to Corpus.
Laredo will return home for their final two regular season home games when they take on the Texas Brahmas on March 18th-19th at the LEC. March 18 is Taco Palenque Pirata Wednesday, where a family section ticket gets you a FREE PIRATA. March 19 is HEB Dollar Night, where ALL Beer, Soda, and Hot Dogs are just $1! Call 718-BUCK (2825) to order tickets now.
*Benway's Blog Back Online*
Benway's blog returned to laredobucks.com Saturday for the first time in over a month. To read the blog please visit http://www.laredobucks.com/home/blogs/index.1.html.
*Bucks To "Pack The House For Charity" For First Home Playoff Game: $5 Tickets!*
The Laredo Bucks, in conjunction with Border Lease and Laredo Energy have announced that they will again "Pack The House For Charity" at the Bucks first home playoff game this season. All Tickets in every section, with the exception of glass and club level seats will be available for a minimum $5 donation, with all proceeds going to Sacred Heart Children's Home and South Texas Food Bank. The Bucks, along with Border Lease and Laredo Energy are looking to sell out the game, and have 8,002 fans at the Laredo Entertainment Center.
Tickets are ON SALE NOW by calling 718-BUCK (2825), or by going to the LEC box office. All walk up tickets on the day of the game will also be available for $5. This is the second year in a row that fans can receive a ticket for $5 to a playoff game with all the proceeds going to charity. Fans can donate more than $5 to the charities if they so choose
*Win A Vegas Weekend Or Carnival Cruise From The Bucks!*
The Bucks have announced that fans can win either a Las Vegas Weekend Getaway or a Carnival Cruise, if they purchase a Bucks playoff package.
The Las Vegas Weekend Getaway includes airfare and hotel reservations, courtesy of the Bucks, on dates agreed upon by the winners of the getaway and the Bucks.
The Carnival Cruise winner receives a FREE 4 night cruise leaving from the Port of Galveston, Texas, courtesy of the Bucks, on dates agreed upon by the winners of the cruise and the Bucks.
Winners of either the Las Vegas Weekend or Carnival Cruise may not take a cash equivalent and it is not transferable.
To be eligible to win one of the two great prizes, fans must buy their Bucks playoff package before the first home playoff game. Drawing will be held during the 1st intermission of the 1st playoff game.
Call 718-BUCK (2825) to order your playoff packages now, and to be eligible to win the prizes.
*Credit for playoff games not played, will be applied to the 09-10 season ticket packages.
*Big Discounts At Bucks Team Store*
The Bucks will be offering big discounts at the team store starting March 18th when the Bucks host the Texas Brahmas. Season ticket holders get 30% off and non season ticket holders get 15% off (excluding items that are already on sale). The discounts will run throughout the Bucks playoff run.
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