Bucks Look For Perfect Opening Weekend At LEC Tonight
October 18, 2008 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Laredo Bucks News Release
LAREDO, TX- The Laredo Bucks of the Central Hockey League are looking to go 2-0 on the season tonight, when they take on rival Bossier-Shreveport at the LEC. Tickets for the game start at $10, call 718-BUCK (2825) to order. Game time is 7:30pm.
October 18, 2008 (Game 2, Home Game 2)
Bossier-Shreveport (1-0) at Laredo (1-0), Laredo Entertainment Center, 7:30pm
TICKETS: Start at $10
RADIO: Imagen 94.1-FM
Internet Radio: www.laredobucks.com
TV: CHL Network: www.nifty-tv.com/chl
All-time Series
Bossier-Shreveport leads the series 11-5-1
This season: First Meeting
Last Season: Bucks lost series 2-1
Tonight marks the first of four meetings this season between the Bucks and Mudbugs, with both teams coming off of opening night routs.
Laredo took care of a powerful Rocky Mountain team Friday night, posting a 7-1 win. Six different players tallied two or more points in the contest for the Bucks.
The Bucks broke the game open in the second period, scoring five times. Of the five second period goals, three were on the power-play with the other coming short-handed.
Rookie Darryl Smith picked up a hat trick in his first professional game, with fellow rookie Jason Dixon adding two goals and one assist.
Veteran Jeff Bes is back to his old tricks, as he handed out four assists last night in Laredo's romp over the Rage.
Laredo's All-Star goaltender Sebastien Centomo was as good as advertised, as he set aside 31 of 32 Rocky Mountain shot attempts.
The Mudbugs meanwhile took care of business at home as well, as they beat the Texas Brahmas 5-1 Friday night.
Bossier had four different players who picked up two points or more, with Kevin Cooper leading the way with one goal and two assists. The Mudbugs had five different goal scorers in last night's win, as Cooper, Chris Brassard, Joe Blaznek, Neil Poulsen, and Dale Lupul lit the lamp.
Ken Carroll had another big game for the Mudbugs last night, as he stopped 37 of the Brahmas 38 shots.
America's Got Talent Finalist Butterscotch will be performing at the LEC once again tonight. On Friday she impressed the Laredo fan's with her multiple talents of beatboxing, piano playing, and singing.
Come check out the brande new "One Buck" dollar menu, where five different concession stand items are only $1!
*Bucks Mini-Plans*
The Bucks have announced that they will offer mini-plan packages for the first time ever during the 2008-09 season.
Packages start at $60, and fans can choose from three different plans, the Special Event Package, the Weekend Package, or the Thirsty Thursday Package.
To order yours today call 718-BUCK (2825).
*Bucks Looking For Off-Ice Officials*
The Bucks are looking for off-ice officials for the 2008-09 season. If you are interested please e-mail Zach Sepesi at zachsepesi@yahoo.com.
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Central Hockey League Stories from October 18, 2008
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- IceRays set records with 12-3 opening night victory - Corpus Christi IceRays
- Brahmas rebound, beat 'Kings in home opener - Fort Worth Brahmas
- Bugs Capture Hard-Fought Win in Laredo - Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs
- Bucks Hurt By Penalties, Mudbugs In 2-1 Loss - Laredo Bucks
- Gorillas drop home opener to New Mexico - Amarillo Gorillas
- Brahmas Beat RiverKings 4-2 - Mississippi RiverKings
- Wolfe Leads Shutout Victory - New Mexico Scorpions
- Reeder Signs, Will Play Tonight For Colorado - Colorado Eagles
- Rush Lose Season Opener In Shootout - Rapid City Rush
- Bucks Look For Perfect Opening Weekend At LEC Tonight - Laredo Bucks
- Rage Lose Season Opener, 7-1 - Rocky Mountain Rage
- Sundogs Fall on Opening Night 7-2 - Arizona Sundogs
- Jacks Spoil the Party, 7-2 - Odessa Jackalopes
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