Bucks Host Austin Tonight, Look To Snap Skid
Published on December 12, 2007 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
Laredo Bucks News Release
LAREDO, TX- The Laredo Bucks of the Central Hockey League will host division foe Austin at the LEC tonight as they look to snap a three-game losing streak. Game time is set for 7pm.
December 12th, 2007
Austin (6-15-1, 13pts, 5th in Southeast Div., 7th in Southern Conference) at Laredo (16-6-2, 34pts, 1st in Southeast Div., 1st in Southern Conference), 7pm, Laredo Entertainment Center
Radio: Norteno 1490am (Pre-game Show 6:40pm)
Listen in the arena: 105.3-FM
Internet Radio: www.laredobucks.com (Courtesy of Sportsjuice)
TV: CHL Nework (www.nifty-tv.com/chl)
All-time series (Regular Season)
Bucks lead series 36-14-2
2007-08: Bucks lead series 1-0
Last Meeting: November 4th, 2007: (LAR 4, @AUS 0)
The Bucks look to get back on track tonight and snap their three game losing streak (0-2-1).
Sunday the Bucks were shutout at home 3-0 by Arizona, despite outshooting the Sundogs 35-23. The loss was only the seventh time ever the Bucks were shutout at home in 212 games at the LEC (including playoffs).
Kevin Beech suffered his first regulation loss of the season (6-1-1) as he set aside 20 of 22 Arizona shots he faced in net.
Jeff Bes is fourth in the CHL in scoring with 35 points, despite not registering a point in five straight games. Bes has scored 14 goals, and handed out 21 assists so far this season.
Laredo will start Dustin Traylen in net tonight against the Ice Bats. Traylen is 10-5-1 this season, with a 2.30 goals against average, and a .917 save percentage with three shutouts. Traylen has not played against the Ice Bats this season.
Austin will be looking to win their second game in a row tonight against the Bucks. On Saturday the Ice Bats beat Rio Grande Valley at home 5-2, as five different players scored goals. Jaimie Thompson notched one goal and handed out two assists to lead Austin. Miguel Beaudry picked up the win in net setting aside 33 of 35 Killer Bees shots.
Jason Tessier (8-10=18) and Brendan Cook (7-11=18) lead the Ice Bats in scoring with 18 points each. Beaudry has played the bulk of the games in net for Austin, going 4-9-0, with a 4.01 goals against average, and a .889 save percentage.
After tonight's game with Austin the Bucks will travel to Corpus Christi to play the Rayz Friday night.
The Bucks are collecting toys for the children of Laredo. All this month you can drop off a toy to donate at the LEC, either during Bucks games or normal business hours. The toys will be distributed by the team to help the children of Laredo have a happy holiday season. For more information call the Bucks at 718-BUCK (2825).
Also During the month of December Bucks fans can take advantage of the family four pack special, which includes four tickets, four hot dogs, and four drinks for the family friendly price of $48.
Until December 22nd Bucks fans can also take advantage of discounted merchandise from the Bucks team store. Season ticket holders will receive 25% off of merchandise, while non-season ticket holders get 15% off. Laredo Bucks gear makes a great holiday gift at a great price. For more information call 718-BUCK (2825).
**Bucks Notes**
*So far this season the Bucks have had success playing against fellow Southern Conference teams, posting a 16-3-1 record against them, including a 9-2 mark against Southeast Division foes. The Bucks have lost two straight games to division opponents, both to Corpus Christi.
* The Bucks are 0-0-1 this season playing on Wednesday's. (4-3 shootout loss to Odessa Nov 21). After tonight the Bucks will play just twice more on Wednesday's, January 30th vs. Rocky Mountain, and February 27th against Corpus Christi.
* So far this season the Bucks are 11-1-1 when leading after two periods, conversely they are just 1-5 when trailing after two, including last night's loss at Corpus Christi.
*So far this season the Bucks are 6-3-2 in one-goal games, including 3-0 in overtime. The Bucks are 0-2 in shootouts this season.
Central Hockey League Stories from December 12, 2007
- Bucks Snap Losing Streak: Beat Ice Bats 4-1 - Laredo Bucks
- Brahmas Come Up Short In Overtime 4-3 - Fort Worth Brahmas
- Hounds win thriller in OT - Youngstown SteelHounds
- Ice Bats Can't Convert Power Play Chances - Austin Ice Bats
- Rage Release Justin Schmit - Rocky Mountain Rage
- RiverKings to help man's best friend - Mississippi RiverKings
- Texas Brahmas Donate Teddy Bears To Special Cause - Fort Worth Brahmas
- Bucks Host Austin Tonight, Look To Snap Skid - Laredo Bucks
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
