Bucks, Martin Shutout Brahmas 2-0
March 14, 2009 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Laredo Bucks News Release
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TX- The Laredo Bucks shutout the Texas Brahmas 2-0 Saturday night at the NYTEX Sports Centre. The Bucks win coupled with Rio Grande Valley's 4-1 loss to Corpus increases the Bucks lead to six points over the Bees for the third playoff spot in the Conference. The Bucks won their second game in a row to improve to 33-22-5 (71 points).
Andrew Martin picked up his first shutout of the season as he stopped all 25 Brahmas shots to lead the Bucks to the win.
The Brahmas lost their second straight home game as they fall to 40-15-5 (85 points).
The Bucks jumped out in front for the second straight game when Igor Agarunov struck again. Agarunov sent a rifle slap shot from the slot past Brett Jaeger to give Laredo a 1-0 lead 11:23 into the first. The goal was Agarunov's 18th of the season.
It was just the 11th time the Bucks had scored first in their last 35 games.
Laredo is now 21-7 when scoring first this season.
The Bucks outshot the Brahmas 9-5 in the first period, with Texas not recording their first shot until seven minutes left in the period.
Laredo would increase their lead to 2-0 11:18 into the second when James Hiebert pulled up at the right circle on the power-play and slammed a slap shot past Jaeger. The goal was Hiebert's first since returing to the Bucks.
The two teams combined for 47 penalty minutes in the second period, with Hiebert receiving a game misconduct penalty (Fighting aggresor) for fighting Nathan Saunders.
The Bucks were outshot in the period 10-9.
The Brahmas pulled Jaeger for the final 1:30 of the game to try and tie the score, but could not get the equalizer.
The win gives Bucks President/General Manager and Head Coach Terry Ruskowski is 498th career win.
Laredo outshot the Brahmas 26-25, with Jaeger stopping 24 of 26 Bucks shots.
The Bucks conclude their four-game road trip Monday night at Corpus Christi.
Laredo will return home for their final two regular season home games when they take on the Texas Brahmas on March 18th-19th at the LEC. March 18 is Taco Palenque Pirata Wednesday, where a family section ticket gets you a FREE PIRATA. March 19 is HEB Dollar Night, where ALL Beer, Soda, and Hot Dogs are just $1! Call 718-BUCK (2825) to order tickets now.
*Benway's Blog Back Online*
Benway's blog returned to laredobucks.com Saturday for the first time in over a month. To read the blog please visit http://www.laredobucks.com/home/blogs/index.1.html.
*Bucks To "Pack The House For Charity" For First Home Playoff Game: $5 Tickets!*
The Laredo Bucks, in conjunction with Border Lease and Laredo Energy have announced that they will again "Pack The House For Charity" at the Bucks first home playoff game this season. All Tickets in every section, with the exception of glass and club level seats will be available for a minimum $5 donation, with all proceeds going to Sacred Heart Children's Home and South Texas Food Bank. The Bucks, along with Border Lease and Laredo Energy are looking to sell out the game, and have 8,002 fans at the Laredo Entertainment Center.
Tickets are ON SALE NOW by calling 718-BUCK (2825), or by going to the LEC box office. All walk up tickets on the day of the game will also be available for $5. This is the second year in a row that fans can receive a ticket for $5 to a playoff game with all the proceeds going to charity. Fans can donate more than $5 to the charities if they so choose
*Win A Vegas Weekend Or Carnival Cruise From The Bucks!*
The Bucks have announced that fans can win either a Las Vegas Weekend Getaway or a Carnival Cruise, if they purchase a Bucks playoff package.
The Las Vegas Weekend Getaway includes airfare and hotel reservations, courtesy of the Bucks, on dates agreed upon by the winners of the getaway and the Bucks.
The Carnival Cruise winner receives a FREE 4 night cruise leaving from the Port of Galveston, Texas, courtesy of the Bucks, on dates agreed upon by the winners of the cruise and the Bucks.
Winners of either the Las Vegas Weekend or Carnival Cruise may not take a cash equivalent and it is not transferable.
To be eligible to win one of the two great prizes, fans must buy their Bucks playoff package before the first home playoff game. Drawing will be held during the 1st intermission of the 1st playoff game.
Call 718-BUCK (2825) to order your playoff packages now, and to be eligible to win the prizes.
*Credit for playoff games not played, will be applied to the 09-10 season ticket packages.
*Big Discounts At Bucks Team Store*
The Bucks will be offering big discounts at the team store starting March 18th when the Bucks host the Texas Brahmas. Season ticket holders get 30% off and non season ticket holders get 15% off (excluding items that are already on sale). The discounts will run throughout the Bucks playoff run.
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