Bucks Face Must Win Game 6 Tonight: White Out Declared

April 25, 2008 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Laredo Bucks News Release


LAREDO, TX- The Laredo Bucks are facing elimination at the LEC tonight in game six of the Central Hockey League's Southern Conference Finals. The Bucks trail the best of seven series 3-2. Game time is set for 7:30pm. The Bucks must win to force a deciding game seven Saturday night at the LEC.

The Bucks have declared a WHITE OUT for tonight's game, and are asking that all fans who attend the game wear white. The family four pack will be available for just $48. The family four pack consists of four tickets for $48, with FOUR FREE HOT DOGS, AND FOUR FREE SODAS. Call 718-BUCK (2825) to order yours today. A Bucks win Friday forces a deciding game seven Saturday in Laredo, which will also be a white out.

2008 Southern Conference Finals: Game 6 #2 Arizona at #1 Laredo, 7:30pm, Laredo Entertainment Center

Radio: Norteno 1490-AM (7:10pm Pre-game show) Listen in the LEC: 105.3-FM Internet Radio: www.laredobucks.com (Sportsjuice) TV: CHL Network (www.nifty-tv.com/chl)

Laredo fell Monday night in game five 2-1, to fall behind in the series three-games-to-two. The Bucks jumped out in front on Steve Simoes second goal of the playoffs in the second period, only to give up two straight goals to the Sundogs. The Bucks would fall to 5-2 in the playoffs (33-7-2 overall) when scoring the first goal. Arizona would score the game-winning goal with eight minutes left in the game when Karl Sellan scored in the Laredo crease. The Bucks were out shot 13-4 in the final period.

John Ceci played well in net for Laredo, stopping 31 shots to suffer his first career playoff loss (3-1 record). In four games this postseason Ceci has allowed just 1.98 goals per game.

The Bucks are led in scoring this postseason by Chris Stanley (6-7=13) and Adam Rivet (3-9=12). Six of Stanley's 13 points are via the power-play, as he has scored three power-play goals and dished out three power-play assists.

Arizona is one win away from making their first trip to the President's Cup Finals, in just their second year of existence. The Sundogs won games four and five at home 4-3, and 2-1 to take a 3-2 series lead.

The Sundogs are led in playoff scoring by Cory Urquhart (12-7=19), and Alex Leavitt (3-16=19). Tyler Redenbach however has proven to be a big factor for Arizona. Redenbach, who was sent down at the start of the series with the Bucks, has dished out eight assists in the five games thus far, including two game-winning assists. Redenbach has also taken and won the majority of the face offs since game three in Arizona.

Rob McVicar has done the job in net for Arizona, beating Laredo twice to improve his postseason record to 6-0. McVicar has set aside 66 of 70 Bucks shots in the series (games 4 and 5). Marco Emond is 1-2 against the Bucks in the series, falling in games two and three. Emond is 3-3 against his former team all-time in the playoffs (2-1 last season with Colorado).

Both Laredo and Arizona have struggled on the power-play in the series. The Bucks have gone 4-28 (14%) in the five games, while Arizona has gone 4-39 (10%) with the man advantage. The Bucks have taken 119 minutes of penalties this series, while the Sundogs have spent just 85 minutes in the box.

The last time the Bucks faced elimination at home was game five of the 2005 President's Cup Finals against Colorado. Laredo came into that game trailing the series three games-to-one, and lost game five 1-0 to end their season on home ice.

Seven current Bucks were on the roster the last time the Bucks faced elimination at home (Jeff Bes, James Hiebert, Paul Elliott, Igor Agarunov, Steve Simoes, Steve Weidlich, Serge Dube).

The Bucks have faced elimination on their home ice six times before, going 4-2 in those games. Laredo was knocked out of the playoffs at the LEC twice before, in the 2003 Conference Finals against Austin, and in the 2005 Finals against Colorado.

If Laredo is going to advance to their fifth straight President's Cup Finals they have to win both games six and seven on their home ice this weekend, something they have done before. In the 2004 President's Cup Finals Laredo trailed the series three-games-to-two, before winning game six and seven in front of a sold-out 8,002 fans at the LEC. Laredo took game six 5-1, and then won game seven in overtime 3-2 to win their first ever CHL Championship.

If the Bucks win Friday night, game seven is on tap for Saturday at the LEC, with the winner advancing to the President's Cup Finals. The family four pack will be available for just $48. The family four pack consists of four tickets for $48, with FOUR FREE HOT DOGS, AND FOUR FREE SODAS. Call 718-BUCK (2825) to order yours today. A Bucks win Friday forces a deciding game seven Saturday in Laredo, with a white out taking place again at the LEC. *Bucks Notes*

* All-time in their playoff history Bucks are 6-3 when facing elimination, including 4-2 at home when trying to save their season. The last time the Bucks played an elimination game at home was game five of the 2005 President's Cup Finals, when they lost to Colorado 1-0.

* The Bucks are 12-10-3 (1-2 in playoffs) in one-goal games this season. The Bucks are 4-2 against the Sundogs in one-goal games this season (1-2 in playoffs)

* So far this season the Bucks are 33-7-2 (5-2 in playoffs) when scoring the first goal in a game.

* So far this season the Bucks are 23-2-2 (4-0 in playoffs) when leading after the first period, and 35-2-1 (5-0 in playoffs) when leading after two periods. However, when the Bucks trail after one, they are 5-11-1 (0-2 in playoffs), and when they trail after two periods they are 5-17-1 (0-1 in playoffs).

*The Bucks are 3-3 all-time in game six's

Westwind Homes Southern Conference Finals* Monday April 14th, Game 1: Sundogs 6, @Laredo 4: Bucks trail series 1-0 Tuesday April 15th, Game 2: @Laredo 3, Arizona 1: Series tied 1-1 Friday April 18th, Game 3: Laredo 4, @Arizona 3 OT: Bucks lead series 2-1 Saturday April 19th Game 4: @Arizona 4, Laredo 3 (Series tied 2-2) Monday April 21st Game 5: @Arizona 2, Laredo 1 (Bucks trail series 3-2) Friday April 25th Game 6, Arizona @Laredo, 7:30pm Saturday April 26th Game 7, Arizona @Laredo, 7:30pm* *If Necessary

**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).

**Walk-Up Ticket Prices For Southern Conference Finals** Walk up tickets for the 2008 Southern Conference Finals will start at $14.25, and go up to $38.25. Call 718-BUCK (2825), go to ticketmaster.com, any ticketmaster location, or stop by the LEC Box office to get yours today.

BUCKS PLAYOFF TICKETS Get your 2008 Bucks Playoff Tickets now! Call 718-BUCK (2825) to order today!

LISTEN TO BUCKS GAMES LIVE ALL SEASON All 64 of the Bucks regular-season games, plus any additional post-season games can be heard live all-season on Norteno 1490-AM (KLNT), as well as online at laredobucks.com courtesy of sportsjuice. You can also watch all Bucks games online via the CHL Network.

BECOME A BUCKS CORPORATE PARTNER Your company can become a vital part of the Laredo Bucks family by reaching our fans with your business message. To create a customized advertising package for your company, contact Donald Thomson at (956) 523-7711, or dthomson@laredobucks.com, or contact Cindy Cisneros at (956) 523-7723, ccisneros@laredobucks.com.

BUCKS IN THE COMMUNITY To schedule an appearance by a Bucks player, coach, Bucky, or member of the front office staff call Bryan Benway at (956) 718-BUCK (2825) or email him at benway@laredobucks.com.

JOIN THE BUCKS BOOSTER CLUB To join the Laredo Bucks Booster Club contact club president Carlos Garcia at (956)740-8511, or email him at carlosg@modern-laredo.com.

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