Bucks Host Killer Bees Thursday
Published on November 19, 2008 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
Laredo Bucks News Release
LAREDO, TX- The Laredo Bucks of the Central Hockey League will continue their seven-game home stand this week, when they host division rival Rio Grande Valley on Thursday at the LEC. The Bucks will celebrate Dia de Revolucion on Thirsty Thursday, as they will accept the Peso at 10 to 1 on tickets, and wear a special Mexican Themed Jersey that will be auctioned off after the game. Beer will be $2 all game Thursday.
Thursday November 20, 2008 (Game 13, Home Game 9)
Rio Grande Valley (6-1-2, 14pts) at Laredo (8-4, 16pts), LEC, 7:00pm
TICKETS: Group Tickets start at $10 (Call 718-BUCK (2825)
Radio: Imagen 94.1-FM (Pre-game show 6:40pm)
Listen in the LEC: 105.3-FM
Internet Radio: www.laredobucks.com
TV: CHL Network (www.nifty-tv.com/chl)
All-time Series (Regular season): Bucks lead 46-17-5
2008-09: Bucks trail series 1-2 (1-0 at LEC)
Last Meeting: 11/8/08: @Laredo 5, RGV 2
The Bucks and Killer Bees will have an early battle for position in the Southeast Division. Laredo will enter the contest on top with an 8-4 mark (16pts), while Rio is currently third at 6-1-2 (14pts). A Bucks win in regulation would put them four points up on the Killer Bees, with Laredo playing three more games than Rio thus far.
The Bucks beat Killer Bees 5-2 on November 8, in the first of three straight victories for Laredo. The Bucks then beat Wichita Friday 2-1, and shutout Bossier-Shreveport on Saturday 4-0, earning goaltender Sebastien Centomo CHL goaltender of the week honors for his 30 save shutout performance against the Mudbugs.
Laredo's 5-2 triumph on November 8 gave Rio their first regulation loss of the season. After starting 5-0, the Killer Bees are 1-1-2 in their last four games.
In their current three game winning streak the Bucks defense has stiffened, allowing just three goals combined in their last three games.
The Bucks are 1-2 against the Killer Bees so far this season, losing both games in Rio by 5-2, and 3-1 scores, while winning the lone game at the LEC.
Jeff Bes has picked up right where he left off last season, as he is currently tied for third in the league in scoring with 20 points (3-17=20). Bes' 17 assists lead the CHL, as do his 10 power-play helpers.
The Bucks have five players who have 10 or more points so far this season.
The Killer Bees, despite having a 6-1-2 mark, are fourteenth in the league in goals scored with 34. Rio's defense however, have only allowed 24 goals this season, good for a second-place league ranking.
Rio has just two players who are in double digit's in scoring, Trevor Weisgerber (3-8=11), and Jesse Bennefield (4-6=10).
Thursday's game will be the fourth of 14 meetings between the Bucks and Killer Bees, and the second of seven at the LEC.
Laredo will host Amarillo on Saturday at the LEC, with a post game skate. Group tickets start at $10.
*Bucks To Accept Peso At 10 To 1 On Nov. 20*
The Bucks will accept the Peso at 10 to 1 at the ticket window on November 20th, as they celebrate Dia de Revolucion night at the LEC. It will also be Big Buck Thirsty Thursday, where beer is $2 all night.
The holiday celebration at the LEC does not stop with just the special peso exchange rate. The Bucks will wear special Dia de revolucion jersey's that will be auctioned off after the game, there will be mariachi music, and a fiesta atmosphere all night long.
There is free parking at the LEC for all events, and the Bucks are offering a special "One Buck Dollar Menu" all season long, with five items costing $1.
Group tickets start at $10, call 718-BUCK (2825) to order today!
*Give Blood, Play Hockey Blood Drive Saturday*
The Bucks will hold their annual Give Blood, Play Hockey Blood Drive this Saturday (Nov 22) from 10am-8pm at the LEC. All donors will receive TWO FREE TICKETS to the Bucks Nov. 25 game, a Bucks t-shirt, coupons to Papa John's and Chick Fil-A, and be entered to win one of three grand prizes!
Last year over 300 donors gave blood to set a new Laredo record. This season the Blood Drive organizers want to have over 400 donors, to break last year's mark.
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