Bucks Fall 3-2 In Shootout In Amarillo
Published on February 18, 2006 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
Laredo Bucks News Release
AMARILLO, Texas - The Laredo Bucks fell 3-2 in a shootout to the Amarillo Gorillas on Saturday night in front of 4,212 fans in Amarillo. It was the third straight shootout loss for the Bucks, but they did pick up a standings point. Laredo is 31-12-6 with a Southeast Division and Southern Conference best 68 points. The Bucks travel to Austin on Sunday to finish a three-in-three weekend. Laredo is home this Friday as they host the Corpus Christi Rayz. Face off set for 7:30 p.m. For more information on 2005-06 Bucks single game or season tickets call the Bucks office at (956) 718-BUCKS (2825) or log onto www.laredobucks.com.
The Bucks struck quickly for a pair of goals in the first period. Forward Steve Simoes found forward Chris Grenville with a great outlet pass for a breakaway and Grenville wristed home his team leading 21st of the season at 9:08. Just 13 seconds later it was forward Frank Lukes finding forward Nick Warriner cutting backdoor for a tip in goal to make it 2-0 Laredo. The two goals in 13 seconds set a new Bucks franchise record. The previous record was two goals scored in 16 seconds on 02/28/03 against El Paso. The Gorillas got back in the game when forward Scott Wray found a lane down the slot and scored five-hole on a wrist shot at 15:37.
In the second period the Bucks had an early shorthanded chance, but forward Brent Cullaton was stopped on a rush down the left side. The Gorillas tied the game when forward Dave Rattray took a pass in front and chipped the puck home at 16:38.
The Bucks dominated the chances in the third period out shooting the Gorillas 10-4, but were unable to score.
In overtime the tables were turned as Amarillo fired nine shots, but Buck goalie David Lemanowicz was spectacular as he turned them all aside to force the game to a shootout.
In the shootout Amarillo scored on two of three shots, while the Bucks were stopped on all four chances. FINAL SCORE Amarillo 3, Laredo 2 in a shootout.
Lemanowicz stopped 35 of 37 thru regulation and overtime, but took the shootout loss to fall to 13-3-3. Jamie Vandespyker stopped 28 of 30 thru regulation and overtime and got the win to improve to 9-8-1. Both Laredo and Amarillo were 0-4 on the power play. The Bucks were out shot 38-30 by the Gorillas.
Laredo Bucks season tickets are on sale for the 2005-06 CHL campaign. Season tickets are the only way to guarantee your seats for every Bucks game at the LEC. Season ticket holders enjoy exclusive offers including pre-season and post-season parties. Contact a Bucks representative today at (956)-718-BUCKS (2825).
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