Bucks Finish Road Trip Tonight In Corpus
Published on March 16, 2009 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
Laredo Bucks News Release
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX- The Laredo Bucks will finish their four game road trip tonight when they take on the Corpus Christi Ice Rays at the American Bank Center. Game time is 7:05pm.
Monday March 16, 2009 (Game 61, Road Game 31)
Laredo (33-22-5, 71pts) at Corpus Christi (27-29-5, 59pts) 7:05pm, Amer.Bank Center
Radio: Imagen 94.1-FM (Pre-game show 6:45pm)
Internet Radio: www.laredobucks.com , or http://rmx.com.mx/_principal.asp?region=5
Internet TV: CHL Network (www.nifty-tv.com/chl)
All-Time Series (Regular Season): Bucks lead series 62-21-4
2008-09: Bucks lead series 7-3-2
Last Meeting: 3/8/09: CRP 4, @LAR 1
Entering tonight the Bucks magic number to clinch the third seed in the Southern Conference playoffs is three points. Laredo sits four points up on Rio Grande Valley for third.
After going 0-4-1 in their previous five games the Bucks have won two straight, including a 2-0 shutout win at Texas on Saturday night. Andrew Martin was stellar, stopping all 25 Brahmas shots in net.
The Bucks once dominant power-play has struggled in the last couple of weeks. Laredo is just four-for-40 on the man advantage in their last nine games.
Brent Cullaton leads the Bucks in scoring with 71 points (20-51=71), while Rookie of the Year Finalist Darryl Smith has 65 points (34-31=65).
After starting 6-0-1 against the Ice Rays this season the Bucks are just 1-3-1 in their last five meetings with Corpus.
Bucks President/General Manager and Head Coach Terry Ruskowski enters tonight with 498 career wins.
The Ice Rays are closing in on clinching the final playoff spot in the South, as they enter tonight two points up on Arizona with a game in hand.
Corpus has won three of their last four games, including a two-game sweep of Rio over the weekend.
MVP Finalist Chris Richards leads the Ice Rays in scoring with 71 points (26-45=71).
Laredo will return home for their final two regular season home games when they take on the Texas Brahmas on March 18th-19th at the LEC. March 18 is Taco Palenque Pirata Wednesday, where a family section ticket gets you a FREE PIRATA. March 19 is HEB Dollar Night, where ALL Beer, Soda, and Hot Dogs are just $1! Call 718-BUCK (2825) to order tickets now.
*Bucks To "Pack The House For Charity" For First Home Playoff Game: $5 Tickets!*
The Laredo Bucks, in conjunction with Border Lease and Laredo Energy have announced that they will again "Pack The House For Charity" at the Bucks first home playoff game this season. All Tickets in every section, with the exception of glass and club level seats will be available for a minimum $5 donation, with all proceeds going 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 8,002 fans at the Laredo Entertainment Center.
Tickets are ON SALE NOW by calling 718-BUCK (2825), or by going to the LEC box office. All walk up tickets on the day of the game will also be available for $5. This is the second year in a row that fans can receive a ticket for $5 to a playoff game with all the proceeds going to charity. Fans can donate more than $5 to the charities if they so choose
*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.
*Big Discounts At Bucks Team Store*
The Bucks will be offering big discounts at the team store starting March 18th when the Bucks host the Texas Brahmas. Season ticket holders get 30% off and non season ticket holders get 15% off (excluding items that are already on sale). The discounts will run throughout the Bucks playoff run.
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