Bucks Host Brahmas Tonight As Ruskowski Looks For 500th Win
Published on March 18, 2009 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
Laredo Bucks News Release
LAREDO, TX- The Laredo Bucks return home from a four-game road trip tonight when they host the Texas Brahmas at the Laredo Entertainment Center. Bucks President/General Manager and Head Coach Terry Ruskowski is one win away from 500 in his coaching career. It's Taco Palenque Pirata Wednesday, where a family section ticket gets you a FREE PIRATA. Call 718-BUCK (2825) to order yours.
Wednesday March 18, 2009 (Game 62, Home Game 31)
Texas (41-15-5, 87pts) at Laredo (34-22-5, 73pts), 7:00pm, LEC
TICKETS: Group Tickets Start at $10, Call 718-BUCK (2825) to order
Radio: Imagen 94.1-FM (Pre-game show 6:40pm)
Internet Radio: www.laredobucks.com , or http://rmx.com.mx/_principal.asp?region=5
Internet TV: CHL Network (www.nifty-tv.com/chl)
All-Time Series (Regular Season): Bucks lead series 14-5-1
2008-09: Series tied 3-3
Last Meeting: 3/14/09: LAR 2, @TEX 0
The Bucks enter tonight needing just one point to clinch the third seed in the Southern Conference playoffs, as they enter four points ahead of Rio Grande Valley.
The Bucks finished up their four game road trip with a 3-1 record, allowing just four goals combined on the trip. Sebastien Centomo and Andrew Martin stopped a combined 109 of 113 shots in the four games.
Darryl Smith got back on track in Monday night's 2-1 shootout win in Corpus, scoring two goals including the game-winner in the shootout. Smith now has 36 goals on the season.
Brent Cullaton leads the Bucks in scoring with 71 points (20-51=71).
Ruskowski's career record stands at 499-334-75 in 15 seasons as a Head Coach, including a 285-120-36 mark in seven seasons with the Bucks.
The Bucks bench boss won his 450th career game last season, on January 25th, 2008 in Corpus Christi
The Brahmas enter play tonight as the top seed in the Southern Conference playoffs, thanks to Odessa's 6-4 loss in Rio last night.
Texas is still in the running for the Governor's Cup regular season championship, as they sit three points back of Colorado with three games to play.
Scott Sheppard leads the Brahmas in scoring with 63 points (31-32=63).
The Bucks will host the Brahmas Thursday for their regular season home finale HEB Dollar Night, where ALL Beer, Soda, and Hot Dogs are just $1! Call 718-BUCK (2825) to order tickets now.
*Bucks To "Pack The House For Charity" For First Home Playoff Game: $5 Tickets!*
The Laredo Bucks, in conjunction with Border Lease and Laredo Energy have announced that they will again "Pack The House For Charity" at the Bucks first home playoff game this season. All Tickets in every section, with the exception of glass and club level seats will be available for a minimum $5 donation, with all proceeds going to Sacred Heart Children's Home and South Texas Food Bank. The Bucks, along with Border Lease and Laredo Energy are looking to sell out the game, and have 8,002 fans at the Laredo Entertainment Center.
Tickets are ON SALE NOW by calling 718-BUCK (2825), or by going to the LEC box office. All walk up tickets on the day of the game will also be available for $5. This is the second year in a row that fans can receive a ticket for $5 to a playoff game with all the proceeds going to charity. Fans can donate more than $5 to the charities if they so choose
*Win A Vegas Weekend Or Carnival Cruise From The Bucks!*
The Bucks have announced that fans can win either a Las Vegas Weekend Getaway or a Carnival Cruise, if they purchase a Bucks playoff package.
The Las Vegas Weekend Getaway includes airfare and hotel reservations, courtesy of the Bucks, on dates agreed upon by the winners of the getaway and the Bucks.
The Carnival Cruise winner receives a FREE 4 night cruise leaving from the Port of Galveston, Texas, courtesy of the Bucks, on dates agreed upon by the winners of the cruise and the Bucks.
Winners of either the Las Vegas Weekend or Carnival Cruise may not take a cash equivalent and it is not transferable.
To be eligible to win one of the two great prizes, fans must buy their Bucks playoff package before the first home playoff game. Drawing will be held during the 1st intermission of the 1st playoff game.
Call 718-BUCK (2825) to order your playoff packages now, and to be eligible to win the prizes.
*Credit for playoff games not played, will be applied to the 09-10 season ticket packages.
*Big Discounts At Bucks Team Store*
The Bucks will be offering big discounts at the team store starting March 18th when the Bucks host the Texas Brahmas. Season ticket holders get 30% off and non season ticket holders get 15% off (excluding items that are already on sale). The discounts will run throughout the Bucks playoff run.
Central Hockey League Stories from March 18, 2009
- Odessa/Laredo Semifinals Series Finalized - Laredo Bucks
- Bucks Clinch Third Seed, Ruskowski Gets 500th Win - Laredo Bucks
- RiverKings Rebound for 6-4 Win at Tulsa - Mississippi RiverKings
- Thunder's Comeback Erased by Rush - Wichita Thunder
- Jeff Lund Wins CHL Rick Kozuback Award - CHL
- Scorpions Celebrate Their Season This Weekend - New Mexico Scorpions
- Ftorek to attempt 72-oz. steak challenge - Amarillo Gorillas
- Thoring On IR, Grosul Signed - Colorado Eagles
- 2009 Playoff Tickets On Sale Friday - Colorado Eagles
- Gorillas' Sutter wins CHL Man of the Year Award - Amarillo Gorillas
- Former Sundog Mike Vernace Makes NHL Debut with Colorado - Arizona Sundogs
- Amarillo's Austin Sutter Named CHL Man of the Year - CHL
- Rush Contest to Hit the Pavement - Rapid City Rush
- Jacks Announce Ticket Specials for Playoffs and Last Two Games - Odessa Jackalopes
- Oilers-RiverKings Preview - Tulsa Oilers
- Brahmas Take South's Top Spot - Fort Worth Brahmas
- Bucks Host Brahmas Tonight As Ruskowski Looks For 500th Win - Laredo Bucks
- Blazers Complete Season Sweep Over Rush - Rapid City Rush
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