Bucks Look For 2-0 Series Lead Monday Night
Published on March 30, 2008 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
Laredo Bucks News Release
LAREDO, TX- The Laredo Bucks look to take a 2-0 lead over the Odessa Jackalopes in the Central Hockey League's Southern Conference semi-final series Monday night. The first 2,500 fans to enter the LEC will receive a FREE hot dog and soda. Tickets start at just $10, call 718-BUCK (2825) or go to the LEC box office to get yours now.
March 31, 2008: Southern Conference Semi-Finals Game 2
#4 Odessa at #1 Laredo, 7:00pm, Laredo Entertainment Center
Bucks lead series 1-0
Radio: Norteno 1490-AM (Pre-game show 6:40pm)
Listen in the LEC: 105-3-FM
Internet Radio: www.laredobucks.com (Sportsjuice)
TV: www.nifty-tv.com/chl
All-time series (Playoffs)
Bucks 8-3 vs. 'Jacks
The Bucks look to build on Saturday night's 4-2 win in front of a sellout crowd of 7,987 fans. Jeff Bes scored the game-winning goal with 7:43 left in the third period to vault the Bucks to the series opening win. Laredo was led by Adam Rivet (1-2=3), Igor Agarunov (2-0=2), and James Hiebert (0-2=2). Agarunov came into Saturday night's game with three career playoff goals, and tallied two in game one alone.
Laredo came out on fire Saturday night backed by the large crowd, as they played a physical and intense game against Odessa, which is exactly what Bucks head coach/GM Terry Ruskowski says needs to continue. "We need to keep up that intensity. We played our style of hockey tonight (Saturday), and that's the way we have to play Monday", Ruskowski said during his postgame radio interview Saturday night.
The Bucks found a way to beat Jackalopes rookie goaltender Alexandre Vincent, scoring three goals off of rebounds in front of the net Saturday night. "He's a big goaltender. We need to keep crashing the net in front of him, and get some traffic down there", Ruskowski said.
Niether team has announced their starting goaltender for Monday's game two.
After Monday's game the series will shift to the Ector County Coleseum for games three and four on Wednesday (April 2nd) and Friday (April 4th), with game five if necessary on Saturday (April 5th) in Odessa.
*Bucks Playoff Notes*
*The Bucks are 34-9 at home all-time in the playoffs
*The Bucks are 9-6 all-time in game two of a series
Southern Conference Semi-Finals (Best of Seven): #1 Laredo vs. #4 Odessa
Game 1: Saturday March 29th: @Laredo 4, Odessa 2 (Bucks lead series 1-0)
Game 2: Monday March 31st Odessa at Laredo, 7:00pm
Game 3: Wednesday April 2nd Laredo at Odessa, 7:00pm
Game 4: Friday April 4th Laredo at Odessa, 7:00pm
Game 5: Saturday April 5th Laredo at Odessa, 7:00pm**
Game 6: Tuesday April 8th Odessa at Laredo, 7:00pm**
Game 7: Wednesday April 9th Odessa at Laredo, 7:00pm**
**If Necessary
**Dube's Jersey Auctioned Off For Charity**
Bucks captain Serge Dube will wear a jersey tonight with a special "Captains For Courage" Patch on it. All proceeds of the auction will to the charity SCAN (Serving Children and Adolecents in Need). The auction will be held online on the Bucks website, www.laredobucks.com. The auction will go until April 1st at 12pm.
**Bucks Playoff Packages Available Now**
Bucks playoff packages are available now starting at $9.99 per game (payment plans are available). Call a Bucks representative at 718-BUCK (2825). Buying playoff tickets now gives you the opportunity to secure those same seats for next regular season if you choose to.
**Playoff Discounts For Military And Students**
During the playoffs the Bucks will offer a discount for Military Members and students (any level). On all walk-up tickets for playoff games Military Members and students will receive a $2.50 discount for all ticket levels (with a valid ID).
BUCKS PLAYOFF PACKAGES
Get your 2008 Bucks Playoff package today by calling 718-BUCK (2825). Playoff packages start at $9.99 per game.
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