Bucks Comeback for Shootout Win
December 2, 2010 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Laredo Bucks News Release
LAREDO, TX- The Laredo Bucks of the Central Hockey League beat the Arizona Sundogs 2-1 in a shootout Thursday night at Laredo Energy Arena. The Bucks improve to 7-8-3 (17 points) on the season and move to within one point of Mississippi and Rio Grande Valley for fourth place in the Berry Conference.
Jeff Bes scored the game-winning goal in the shootout while Pier Pelletier stopped 26 of 27 shots as well as setting aside all five of Arizona's shootout attempts.
The Bucks have earned points in five straight games (3-0-2).
Daniel Koger tied the game at 1-1 with just 5:19 left in the third period when he stuffed in a rebound from the slot to score his team-leading 12th of the season.
The Bucks won their first game this season when trailing after two periods (1-7-1).
The Sundogs (6-9-3, 15 points) would jump out in front of the Bucks at the 12:26 mark of the first when Kyle Hood re-directed a pass in front of the net to score his first of the season. Arizona's goal came on just their third shot of the contest.
The Bucks (4-5-1 at home) outshot the Sundogs 12-5 in the first period.
Neither team was able to score in the second period giving the Sundogs a 1-0 edge after 40 minutes of play. The Bucks were held scoreless after two periods for the first time this season.
Laredo outshot Arizona 11-9 in the second period.
The Bucks were outshot 7-6 in the third period and 6-1 in overtime but outshot Arizona in the game 31-27.
Levente Szuper stopped 29 of 30 shots he faced for the Sundogs.
The Bucks will take to the road this weekend playing at Odessa Friday night and in Allen on Saturday evening
BUCKS' "BATTLE OF THE BANKS" DEC. 7th
On Tuesday December 7th the Bucks will hold their first-ever "Battle of the Banks" when Laredo hosts Texas at Laredo Energy Arena. Every bank in Laredo is invited to attend for a chance to be named the best bank! Banks at the game will be judged on attendance, spirit, creativity and on-ice performance. Call 718-BUCK (2825) for tickets now.
BUCKS FLEECE BLANKET GIVEAWAY DEC 10th
On Friday December 10th when the Bucks host Arizona the first 1,000 fans entering Laredo Energy Arena will receive the first-ever FREE, EXCLUSIVE Bucks fleece blanket! Group tickets start at just $10, call 718-BUCK (2825) to order now.
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 2, 2010
- Sundogs Can't Hold Lead, Fall 2-1 in Shootout - Arizona Sundogs
- Gems Steal One from IceMen in Overtime - Dayton Gems
- Bucks Comeback for Shootout Win - Laredo Bucks
- Sundogs Activate Sellan, Place Grenache on I.R. - Arizona Sundogs
- Odessaââ¬â¢s Sebastien Thinel Named Sher-Wood Central Hockey League Player of the Month - CHL
- PrairieThunder Acquire Two Defensemen from Odessa Jackalopes - Bloomington PrairieThunder
- Jacks Acquire Rights to Sawyer in Trade with Bloomington - Odessa Jackalopes
- PrairieThunder Head Coach Jason Christie to Serve as Symphony Guest Conductor - Bloomington PrairieThunder
- Weekend Preview-Evansville - Dayton Gems
- Oilers Deliver Santa - Tulsa Oilers
- Rush Toppled 8-3 by Thunder - Rapid City Rush
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