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Bucks Go For Sweep Friday Night In Odessa

April 3, 2008 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Laredo Bucks News Release


ODESSA, TX- The Laredo Bucks will look to sweep the Odessa Jackalopes in the Central Hockey League's Southern Conference Semi-Finals at the Ector County Coliseum Friday night, and advance to the Southern Conference Finals for the sixth straight season. Game time is 7:05pm.

April 4, 2008: Southern Conference Semi-Finals Game 4

#1 Laredo at #4 Odessa, 7:05pm, Ector County Coliseum

Bucks lead series 3-0

Radio: Norteno 1490-AM (Pre-game show 6:45pm)

Internet Radio: www.laredobucks.com (Sportsjuice)

TV: CHL Network (www.nifty-tv.com/chl)

Laredo has dominated Odessa in the first three games of the series, outscoring the ‘Jacks by a combined 16-7. Even though the Bucks were out shot in game three 32-29, they still have out shot the ‘Jacks 119-73 combined in games one through three.

The series shifted to Odessa Wednesday night, but with the same result, a Laredo win.

Laredo came out and scored in the first 44 seconds of the game, eventually building a 4-0 lead that would develop into a 6-2 win. The Bucks scored two goals in each of the three periods. Alex Goupil scored a goal and added two assists, with Chris Korchinski, Igor Agarunov, and Chris Stanley each scoring a goal and handing out an assist. Goupil, who played for Odessa head coach Paul Gillis in Danbury of the UHL, has scored at least one point in all three games of the series (2-4=6). Dustin Traylen has won all three games in net for the Bucks, stopping a combined 66 of 73 ‘Jacks attempts.

Through the first three games of the series Adam Rivet leads the Bucks in scoring (3-4=7), and has scored a goal in all three contests.

Laredo has been getting good offensive production from two of their lines. The line of Stanley, Hiebert, and Jeff Bes, have totaled 15 points (7-8=15), while the line of Korchinski Goupil, and Agarunov have combined for 13 points (6-7=13).

The Bucks look to sweep a playoff series for just the third time in their history Friday night. Laredo has swept two of their 12 series wins, the 2004 Conference Semi-Finals three games to nothing over Rio, and the 2005 Southern Conference Finals four games to none over Amarillo. Laredo is 12-3 all-time when they can eliminate their opponent in a playoff series.

Odessa's troubles extended to the goaltender position in game three, as Gillis replaced his rookie goaltender Alexandre Vincent for Veteran Mike Gorman. Vincent was pulled after the Bucks took a 4-0 lead in the second period. Vincent faced 109 shots through the first seven and a half periods of the series, stopping 95 of them. Gorman stopped eight of 10 Laredo shots he faced in game three. Vincent is now 2-4 in the playoffs.

If the Bucks sweep the series on Friday night they will await the winner of the Arizona/New Mexico series, which the Sundogs lead two games to one. If the Jackalopes win game four, then the Bucks will try and close out the series in game five on Saturday in Odessa.

*Bucks Notes*

*The Bucks are 12-3 when they can eliminate an opponent

*The Bucks are 2-2 when they can sweep a series

*The Bucks are 19-20 all-time on the road in the playoffs

*The Bucks are 4-2 all-time in Odessa in the playoffs

*The Bucks are 8-6 all-time when playing game four of a series

*The Bucks are looking for their 13th playoffs series win in 16 played

Southern Conference Semi-Finals (Best of Seven): #1 Laredo vs. #4 Odessa

Game 1: Saturday March 29th: @Laredo 4, Odessa 2 (Bucks lead series 1-0)

Game 2: Monday March 31st @Laredo 6, Odessa 3 (Bucks lead series 2-0)

Game 3: Wednesday April 2nd Laredo 6, @Odessa 2 (Bucks lead series 3-0)

Game 4: Friday April 4th Laredo at Odessa, 7:00pm

Game 5: Saturday April 5th Laredo at Odessa, 7:00pm**

Game 6: Tuesday April 8th Odessa at Laredo, 7:00pm**

Game 7: Wednesday April 9th Odessa at Laredo, 7:00pm**

**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)

BUCKS PLAYOFF PACKAGES

Get your 2008 Bucks Playoff package today by calling 718-BUCK (2825). Playoff packages start at $9.99 per game.

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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