Bucks Host Rayz Today at 4pm

Published on January 20, 2008 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
Laredo Bucks News Release


LAREDO, TX- The Laredo Bucks of the Central Hockey League host the Corpus Christi Rayz today at the Laredo Entertainment Center, as they look to snap their three game losing streak. Game time is 4pm. Family Four pack tickets are available for $48. The Family four pack consists of four tickets, four hot dogs, and four sodas for $48.

January 20th, 2008

Corpus Christi (14-17-5, 33pts, 2nd in Southeast Div., 5th in Southern Conf.) at Laredo (26-11-2, 54pts, 1st in Southeast Div., 1st in Southern Conf), 4pm, Laredo Entertainment Center

Radio: 94.9-FM The Works

Internet Radio: www.laredobucks.com (sportsjuice)

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

All-time Series (regular season)

Bucks lead series 50-17-2

2007-08: Bucks lead series 4-2

Last Meeting: December 14th, 2007: LAR 5, @CCR 2

The Bucks come into todays matinee game with the Rayz in the middle of a season-high three game losing streak, with all three losses coming in regulation. Laredo has not lost four straight games since February 9th-14th 2007.

Bucks All-Star goaltender Dustin Traylen is expected to make his return in net today. Traylen has missed Laredo's last five games with an injury, with the Bucks going 2-3 in his absence.

Last night Laredo fell in Austin 2-1, giving up two second period goals to the Ice Bats. James Hiebert scored the lone Bucks goal-a power-play tally in the third period. Kevin Beech took the loss in net, stopping 26 of 28 shots that came his way.

Jeff Bes continues to lead the Bucks in scoring with 61 points (24-37=61), but has slipped to second in the CHL behind Arizona's Alex Leavitt (23-39=62).

Corpus enters today's game holding onto the fifth and final playoff spot in the South, despite losing two games in a row (0-1-1).

The Rayz fell to Austin on Friday night in a shootout 4-3, with Geno Parrish, Justin Quenville, and Kevin Watters each notching goals. Jason Tapp took the loss in net stopping 42 of 45 shots.

Joe Blaznek leads Corpus in scoring with 36 points (12-24=36).

Tapp has seen the majority of time in net this season for the Rayz, he leads all CHL goaltenders in minutes, saves, and shootout wins.

Tapp has both of the Rayz wins against the Bucks this season.

There will be a post-game skate today.

**LEC's Two Millionth Customer Will Be Sunday**

The 2 millionth LEC customer will be a Laredo Bucks customer/fan THIS coming Sunday when the Bucks take on Corpus Christi at 4pm.

The two millionth customer will receive a $1,000 ticket voucher from the LEC to be used on any LEC/Laredo Bucks show in 2008. (upon availability).

All people attending Sunday's game will be asked to enter the main entrance until the winner is selected, so arrive early to avoid any delays into the arena.

The two millionth customer and their guests will be escorted upstairs where they will get a free suite, sodas and a free buffet dinner.

To order your tickets to see if you are the LEC's two millionth customer call 718-BUCK (2825).



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