Bucks Close Out Road Trip Today
February 22, 2009 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Laredo Bucks News Release
AMARILLO, TX- The Laredo Bucks of the Central Hockey League will close out their season-high five game road trip today when they travel to take on the Amarillo Gorillas. Game time is 4:05pm
Last night the Bucks dropped their second game in a row on the road trip, as they fell 6-4 to the Gorillas. Amarillo scored four third period goals last night, including two empty netters. The Bucks had a 3-2 lead in the third period, but could not hold it. Darryl Smith had two goals to lead the Bucks. Smith now has 30 goals on the season.
The Bucks enter today's game in the third playoff spot in the Conference, sitting 13 points behind Texas.
After sweeping New Mexico to open their road trip last weekend, the Bucks have dropped their last two games to fall to 2-2 on the trip.
Amarillo enters tonight with the worst record in the Southern Conference. The Gorillas have allowed a league-high 216 goals this season, while scoring just 148 goals.
The Gorillas snapped their three game losing streak last night, as they beat the Bucks.
Sam Ftorek leads Amarillo in scoring with 50 points (15-35=50).
Laredo will return home for the final Big Buck Thirsty Thursday of the season on February 26th when they host Arizona at the LEC, where beer will be $2 all game long.
The Bucks will host Arizona again on Saturday February 26th on Texas Lottery Night, and Give Blood, Play Hockey II. You have a chance to win great prizes from Texas Lottery, and help make Give Blood, Play Hockey II a success. Group tickets start at just $10, call 718-BUCK (2825) to order today.
*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.
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Central Hockey League Stories from February 22, 2009
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