Bucks Look To Salvage Series With \'Hounds

March 16, 2008 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Laredo Bucks News Release


YOUNGSTOWN, OH- The Laredo Bucks of the Central Hockey League finish up their three game weekend series with the Youngstown Steelhounds this afternoon at the Chevrelet Centre. Game time is 3:05pm.

March 16, 2008

Laredo (39-19-3, 81pts 1st in Southern Conf., Southeast Div. Champs) at Youngstown (36-19-5, 77pts, 4th in Northern Conf., 3rd in Northeast Div.), 3:05pm, Chevrelet Centre

Radio: Norteno 1490-AM (Pre-game show 2:45pm)

Internet Radio: www.laredobucks.com (Sportsjuice)

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

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The Bucks trip up North has seen their lead in the Southern Confernce fall to just five points over Arizona. Laredo comes into today's game still needing three points to clinch the South's top spot in the playoffs. A Bucks win today will drop the magic number to one point.

Last night the Bucks dropped their second straight game to the 'Hounds, this time by a 3-1 score. Andy Franck was stellar in net for Youngstown, stopping 25 of 26 Bucks shots. The Steelhounds scored twice in the first period, and once in the third. Rookie of the year finalist Andrew Desjardins scored the only Bucks goal in the second period. It was his 22nd tally of the season.

In the Bucks two losses to Youngstown so far this weekend, they have scored just three goals in the two games. Laredo has gone one-for-13 on the power-play in the two defeats.

Dustin Traylen is scheduled to start in net today against his former goaltending team mate Kevin Beech. Traylen is looking for his 24th win in net, while Beech is vying for his 15th win of the season. Beech was traded to Youngstown by the Bucks on January 25th.

Youngstown comes into today's game 6-0-1 in their last seven games to move them into fourth place by themselves in the Northern Conference playoff race, just one point behind Texas for third.

Youngstown's Chris Richards (22-50=72) has an eight game point streak.

The Bucks will fly back to Laredo Monday afternoon and resume practice Thursday. Laredo will finish out the regular season Friday and Saturday in a home and home series against Rio Grande Valley. Friday night the Bucks will host the Bees on TCI Tire Center Night. There will be a HUGE car show outside the LEC before the game. Group tickets start at $10, with individual tickets starting at $12.75. Call 718-BUCK (2825) to order today.

**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 Schedule**

The Bucks are scheduled to open the 2008 Playoffs at the LEC on Saturday March 29th at 7:30pm, with game two of that series on Monday March 31st at 7:00pm. The official playoff schedule will be announced in the coming weeks.



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