Bucks Lose 2-1 In Overtime In Wichita
March 8, 2005 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Laredo Bucks News Release
WICHITA, Kansas â The defending CHL Champion Laredo Bucks dropped a 2-1 overtime decision in Wichita on Monday night. Despite the loss the Bucks picked up a point and moved into a first place tie atop the Southeast Division with Austin. Laredo is 29-22-3 with 61 points and they have a game in hand on Austin. The Bucks are on the road in the midst of a season high five game road trip. The Bucks are in Oklahoma City on Tuesday. Laredo returns home on March 12th against Austin. For Laredo Bucks single game or playoff tickets call (956)-718-BUCKS (2825) or log onto www.laredobucks.com and buy tickets online.
Neither team was able to score in a very slow paced first period as the Thunder out shot the Bucks 6-5.
In the second period the Bucks were unable to score despite five power play chances and out shooting Wichita 10-4. The game went scoreless to the third.
The Bucks struck first as forward Steve Simoes centered to forward Igor Agarunov who spun around and snapped a wrist shot into the net at 14:14. It was the 12th of the season for Agarunov. Just 41 seconds later the Thunder tied it as forward Travis Clayton scored on a rebound chance at 14:55. Bucks goalie David Guerrera sparkled in the third making numerous big saves to get the game to overtime.
The game went to overtime and just 13 seconds in Clayton scored on a two-on-one rush to give Wichita the win. FINAL SCORE Wichita 2, Laredo 1 in overtime.
Guerrera allowed just two goals on 26 shots and took the hard luck overtime loss to drop to 13-12-2. Jamie Vandespyker was solid in net for Wichita stopping 24 of 25 to improve to 18-9-2. The Bucks were 0-10 on the power play while the Thunder were 0-5.
For the box score of the Bucks game, use this link:
http://www.pointstreak.com/prostats/gamesheet_full.html?gameid=135301
WHITEOUT SATURDAY
The Laredo Bucks have declared a whiteout for their Saturday game against the Austin Ice Bats. The Bucks will assist fans with the whiteout by offering 10 percent off all white merchandise at the Bucks Team Store located at the LEC. Fans are encouraged to wear white in a show of solidarity for the hometown Bucks. The effect of the whiteout creates a feeling of unity between the fans and the team.
WHY WAIT?
· Don't stand in line; buy your tickets online at www.laredobucks.com. Purchasers can actually print out their Bucks tickets right at home, or they can arrange to have them left at will call for easy pickup on game night.
GAME TIMES CHANGES FOR 2004-05 BUCKS SEASON
· The Laredo Bucks are changing the starting times for games this year during the 2004-05 CHL regular season. Tuesday-Thursday games will begin a half hour earlier at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday games will remain with a 7:30 p.m. start time.
BUCKS SINGLE GAME TICKETS
· Single game tickets for the 2004-05 Bucks season are on sale. Single game tickets start as low as $5 in selected sections. For more information contact the Bucks at (956)-718-BUCKS (2825) or purchase online at www.laredobucks.com.
BECOME A BUCKS BACKER
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BUCKS IN THE COMMUNITY
· The Laredo Bucks are committed to becoming a part of the Gateway City that they call home. To schedule an appearance by a Bucks player, coach, or member of the front office staff call Nicole Thompson at (956) 523-6586 or email her at nthompson@laredobucks.com.
BUCKS ON THE AIR / INTERNET
· Follow the Bucks all year long on 94.9, The New QURE FM. Tune in live for all 60 Bucks CHL regular season games and the President's Cup playoffs. Also catch the Bucks live all season long on the world-wide-web at www.sportsjuice.com.
BUCKS HIGHLIGHTS ONLINE
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