Bucks, Gajewski Get 300th Franchise Win
December 17, 2009 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Laredo Bucks News Release
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX- The Laredo Bucks of the Central Hockey League shutout the Corpus Christi Ice Rays 2-0 Thursday night at the American Bank Center. The Bucks picked up their 300th franchise win, as they improve to 13-6-4 (30 points) on the season.
Kyle Gajewski picked up his first professional shutout as he stopped all 33 shots he faced as the Bucks snapped their two-game losing streak and moved back into third place in the Southern Conference.
Neil Trimm put the Bucks up 1-0 when he re-directed Eric Giosa's shot from the point 7:54 into the third period. Trimm's goal was his second of the season, as he missed the Bucks 11 games with a lower-body injury. The Bucks are now 9-1-3 when scoring first this season.
Darryl Smith scored an empty-net goal with 51 seconds left in the third to make it 2-0 in favor of the Bucks.
The Bucks picked up their first win of the season in Corpus (1-2).
Neither team was able to light the lamp in the first period as the game was scoreless after 20 minutes.
The two teams combined for 28 penalty minutes in the first period with 21 given to the Ice Rays.
The Bucks outshot the Ice Rays in the first period 11-10.
The second period was also scoreless as neither team was able to break through.
Laredo was outshot in the second period 11-6.
Kevin Nastiuk stopped 29 of 30 shots he faced for the Ice Rays.
The Bucks were outshot in the game 33-31.
The Bucks contine their season high four game road trip Saturday night in Amarillo. Game time is 7:05pm.
**BOXSCORE**
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**TRIMM ACTIVATED FROM IR**
The Bucks activated Neil Trimm from the 14-day IR prior to Thursday's game in Corpus. Trimm had been on the IR since November 15 with a lower-body injury. Trimm has four points (1-34) for the Bucks this season.
**$5 TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR DEC. 26TH**
On Saturday December 26th HEB and the Laredo Bucks will hold HEB Customer Value night at the LEC when the Bucks host the Ice Rays. Tickets to the game are available for just $5! $5 Tickets are available RIGHT NOW, go to the LEC box office to order your $5 tickets!!**
**FAMILY FOUR PACK AVAILABLE DEC. 27TH**
On Sunday December 27 the Family Four Pack is available when the Bucks host Tulsa at the LEC at 4pm. Get four tickets, four hot dogs and four sodas for just $48! Go to the LEC box office to order
**CELEBRATE NEW YEAR'S EVE WITH THE BUCKS!**
The Bucks will host their eighth annual Westwind Homes New Year's Eve Extravaganza on Thursday December 31st when they host Corpus Christ at the LEC. The first 1,000 fans to enter the arena will receive a FREE Westwind Homes Party Horn! There will be a post-game jersey auction and outdoor fireworks extravaganza, with music from "Fallen on September." Group tickets start at just $10, call 718-BUCK (2825) to order now!
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