Bucks Help Raise $4,856 in Charity Game
August 9, 2010 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Laredo Bucks News Release
McALLEN, TX- The Laredo Bucks of the Central Hockey League helped raise $4,856 in the Cirone Hockey and SK8's Pro Shop charity hockey game on Saturday night at the Valley Ice Center in McAllen. The proceeds benefited the Rio Grande Valley Ronald McDonald House.
The Dykstra's All Stars defeated the Cirone Mafia 7-6 in a shootout with Igor Agarunov scoring four goals, including the game-winner in the third round of the shootout. Agarunov, along with Bucks player/assistant coach Jeff Bes and Captain Adam Rivet suited up for Dykstra's with the "voice of the Bucks" Bryan Benway serving as coach of the winning team. Bucks President/General Manager and Head Coach Terry Ruskowski served as one of the referee's for the game, calling penalties on Rio Grande Valley Head Coach Chris Brooks and Bes.
"There was a great turnout on Saturday night and we had several Bucks fans make the trip to the Valley to support the cause," Ruskowski said. "It's great to see rivals like the Bucks and the Bees come together to help raise money for the Ronald McDonald House."
Following the game there was a jersey auction also benefiting the Rio Grande Valley Ronald McDonald House that raised almost $3,000 of the $4,856 total.
Fore more information about Ronald McDonald House Charities visit www.rmhc.org.
The Bucks will start their ninth CHL season on October 15th with their home opener October 23rd against Rio Grande Valley at Laredo Energy Arena. Season tickets are on sale now for the 2010-11 season. Call 718-BUCK (2825) to place our order now.
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