Bucks Close Out Regular Season Tonight In Rio
March 22, 2008 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Laredo Bucks News Release
HIDALGO, TX- The Laredo Bucks of the Central Hockey League will close out their 2007-08 regular season tonight when they travel to play the Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees at the Dodge Arena. Game time is set for 7:35pm.
March 22, 2008
Laredo (41-19-3, 85pts, 1st in Southern Conference, Southeast Div. Champs) at Rio Grande Valley (16-40-7, 39pts, 8th in Southern Conf., 4th in Southeast Div.), 7:35pm, Dodge Arena
Radio: Norteno 1490-AM (Pre-game show 7:15pm)
Internet Radio: www.laredobucks.com (sportsjuice)
TV: CHL Network (www.nifty-tv.com/chl)
All-time series (Regular Season)
Bucks lead series 44-15-5
2007-08: Bucks lead series 11-1
Both Laredo and Rio come into this game with nothing to play for in the standings. The Bucks will be the top seed in the Southern Conference playoffs, while the Bees will finish the season at the bottom of the South.
The Bucks clinched the top number one seed in the South last night with an 8-2 drubbing of the Bees at the LEC. Laredo got plenty of contributions, having eight different goal scorers.
Laredo comes into this game at the Dodge Arena with a 5-1 mark there this season-the Bucks only loss to the Bees was a 3-2 setback on January 4th. Laredo has outscored Rio on their home ice 19-10 combined this season.
Rio comes into this game looking to end on a positive note. The Bees are last in the CHL in wins, points, winning percentage, and goals against. They also will finish with the least amount of wins in franchise history.
After tonight the Bucks will prepare for game one of the Conference Semi-finals next Saturday March 29th at the LEC on "Pack the House For Charity Night". Fans can buy tickets for a minimum $5 donation to the Sacred Heart Children's Home and the South Texas Food Bank. Call 718-BUCK (2825), or go to the LEC Box office to buy your tickets today. An estimated 1,500 tickets for the game were sold last night at the LEC. The Bucks will play the winner of the first round series between the fourth seed (New Mexico/Odessa) and the fifth seeded Austin Ice Bats.
*Bucks To "Pack The House" March 29th*
The Bucks, in conjunction with Border Lease and Laredo Energy announced Friday night that they will "Pack The House For Charity" at the Bucks first home playoff game on Saturday March 29th. All Tickets in every section, with the exception of glass and club level seats will be available for a minimum $5 donation 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 6,500 fans at the Laredo Entertainment Center. Bucks head coach/GM Terry Ruskowski made the announcement on the ice during the second intermission of the Bucks/Bees game.
**Bucks Playoff Preview Show Monday Night At Hal's**
The Bucks 2008 Playoff Preview Show will be held Monday March 24th at Hal's Landing starting at 7pm. The show will air live on Norteno 1490-AM and be streamed online at laredobucks.com. Fans will have a chance to ask questions to Bucks head coach/GM Terry Ruskowski as well as Bucks players.
**Dube's Jersey To Be Auctioned Off For Charity**
Bucks captain Serge Dube will wear a jersey tonight with a special "Captains For Courage" Patch on it. All proceeds of the auction will to the charity SCAN (Serving Children and Adolecents in Need). The auction will be held online on the Bucks website, www.laredobucks.com. The auction will start at 10pm Friday night and go until April 1st at 12pm.
**Bucks Playoff Packages Available Now**
Bucks playoff packages are available now starting at $9.99 per game (payment plans are available). Call a Bucks representative at 718-BUCK (2825). Buying playoff tickets now gives you the opportunity to secure those same seats for next regular season if you choose to.
**Playoff Discounts For Military And Students**
During the playoffs the Bucks will offer a discount for Military Members and students (any level). On all walk-up tickets for playoff games Military Members and students will receive a $2.50 discount for all ticket levels (with a valid ID).
**Bucks Playoff Schedule**
The Bucks are scheduled to open the 2008 Playoffs at the LEC on Saturday March 29th at 7:30pm, with game two of that series on Monday March 31st at 7:00pm. The official playoff schedule will be announced in the coming weeks.
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