Bucks First Day Goes Smoothly
October 11, 2004 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Laredo Bucks News Release
LAREDO, Texas â The 2004 CHL President's Cup Champion Laredo Bucks officially opened training camp on Monday morning with an on-ice workout at the Laredo Entertainment Center. The Bucks skated twice on Monday as they started preparations for the 2004-05 CHL season. For Laredo Bucks season or single game tickets call (956)-718-BUCKS (2825) or log onto www.laredobucks.com.
Local TV sports reporter Mireya Villarreal, from NBC Pro8News, got a taste of the ice as she signed a contract for the day and officially tried out for the Bucks.
"I couldn't really skate very well," quipped Villarreal. "I couldn't really handle the puck very well either, but I am still a little disappointed that I didn't make the Bucks team."
The story will air Monday night at 10 p.m. on Pro8News.
"I have a spot open for Mireya. Equipment Manager," joked Bucks head coach Terry Ruskowski.
Villarreal, who was a great sport about the tryout, has prior experience with the Bucks. Last season she tried out for the team as a goalie.
"Things went pretty well today," Ruskowski said. âWe had some guys who stood out, and a few who didn't. With only four days until the pre-season game this Friday night, guys have to show me something quick. We have 28 guys in camp, which means we have to cut 10. I asked the guys to make the cuts hard on me by putting in a good effort."
The Bucks will skate twice a day Tuesday â Thursday this week. On Tuesday the Bucks will skate in two groups in the morning from 9-10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.â12:30 p.m. The Bucks will return for an evening workout from 5-6:30 p.m.
The Bucks have to get ready quickly as Laredo will take on the New Mexico Scorpions on Friday night at 7 p.m. in Corpus Christi in a pre-season game. Fans can get tickets for $5 for the game in Corpus Christi by contacting the Rayz office at (361) 814-7825.
The Bucks will host a pre-season game against the Mexican National Ice Hockey Team this coming Sunday at 2 p.m. at the LEC. Laredo opens the 2004-05 CHL season on the road October 22nd in San Angelo. The Bucks begin the home campaign on October 23rd against the Corpus Christi Rayz.
WHY WAIT IN IN? BUCKS SINGLE GAME TICKETS AVAILABLE Why wait in line? Buy your Bucks tickets online. Take advantage and purchase your Laredo Bucks tickets at www.ticketmaster.com. Use the link on the front page of the Bucks new website. For more information contact the Bucks at (956)-718-BUCKS (2825).
BUCKS VERSUS MEXICAN NATIONAL TEAM Tickets for the October 17th game against the Mexican National Team are on sale. Ticket prices are $5, $10, $15.
BECOME A BUCKS BACKER Support the Bucks by becoming a Corporate Sponsor. For more information contact Magali Hinojosa at (956)-523-7723 or mhinojosa@laredobucks.com.
BUCKS IN THE COMMUNITY
The Laredo Bucks are committed to becoming a part of the Gateway City that they call home. To schedule an appearance by a Bucks player, coach, or member of the front office staff call Nicole Thompson at (956) 523-6586 or email her at nthompson@laredobucks.com.
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