Bucks Out Grit Rayz 3-1
January 16, 2004 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Laredo Bucks News Release
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas â The Laredo Bucks were down to 12 skaters, but they battled their way to 3-1 win over the newly revamped Corpus Christi Rayz at Memorial Coliseum. Forward Chris Grenville scored a pair of goals and goalie David Guerrera stopped 24 of 25 shots to power the Bucks to their seventh straight win. Laredo has recorded at least a point in 22 of the last 24 games and improves to a CHL and Southeast division best 31-5-2 with 64 points. The Bucks are home Saturday night against the Odessa Jackalopes. Face-off is set for 7:30 p.m. Call (956) 718-BUCKS (2825) for tickets or more information or go online at www.laredobucks.com.
Playing shorthanded with just 12 skaters the Bucks naturally got on the scoreboard shorthanded when killing off a Rayz power play chance. Forward Jeff Bes picked up the puck on the left wall and fed it backdoor for Grenville who tapped it in at 7:15. It was the Bucks CHL leading 13th shorthanded tally and Grenville's 24th of the year. Late in the period the Bucks went on the power play, but it was Corpus Christi's turn shorthanded. In his Rayz debut forward Paul Dunphy slid the puck across the goal line as he was flat on his stomach just inside the right circle at 18:15 to tie the game.
A little over halfway thru the second period the Bucks went on another power play. Forward Patrik Nilson ripped a shot from the slot that hit the goalpost and deflected to defenseman J.F. David who fired it by Rayz goalie Greg Hewitt at 11:27 for a 2-1 Bucks advantage. That was the only goal of the second frame.
In the third period the Bucks peppered Hewitt from every angle with shots, but he stood tall in net. With less than a minute to go the Rayz pulled the goalie, but Grenville capped the scoring with an empty netter for his second of the night to seal the win. FINAL SCORE Laredo 3, Corpus Christi 1.
Guerrera picked up his fourth straight win and improved to 16-3-0. Hewitt in his Rayz debut stopped 40 of 42, but took the hard luck loss. The Bucks were 1-8 on the power play, while Corpus Christi was 0-9.
The Rayz debuted six new players on the roster tonight along with head coach Malcom Cameron. Cameron came to Corpus Christi from the Columbus Stars in the United Hockey League. The Stars suspended operations last week.
SPECIAL EVENTS
This Saturday night is 70's night at the LEC as the Bucks host the Odessa Jackalopes. Take a trip back in time as music from the 70's will be played. Fans are encouraged to dress up in 70's garb. Also all Military personnel can receive a two dollar discount on up to four tickets. Military identification is required and the offer is redeemable only at the LEC Box Office. The box office is open from 10 a.m. â 6 p.m. Monday thru Friday and 10 a.m. on game days.
BUCKS NOTABLES
* Forward Brent Cullaton scored a goal last night with San Antonio in the AHL. Cullaton had three helpers tonight in the Rampage's 6-3 win in Houston.
* Forward Jeff Bes has points in a season high 13 straight games. He had three assists and leads the CHL with 51 on the season.
* Forward Chris Grenville has scored a goal in 11 of the last 12 games and seven straight.
* The Bucks are in a stretch where they play seven of nine games at home. The only exceptions were tonight in Corpus Christi and 01/09 in Rio Grande Valley. Laredo has tied a franchise record with 12 straight home wins.
* Listen to the highlights of Laredo Bucks games on http://laredobucks.com/multimedia/ in the multimedia section.
POINTSTREAK BOXSCORE
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BUCKS WEEKLY TO DEBUT ON AM 1490 KLNT
Bucks Weekly airs every Monday night on Laredo News Talk AM 1490 KLNT at 6 p.m. The hour long radio program will allow the fans an opportunity to learn more about hockey and the Bucks. The program will feature game recaps, upcoming game analysis, interviews, rule explanations and more. That's Bucks Weekly every Monday night at 6 p.m. on Laredo News Talk AM 1490 KLNT.
BUCKS GROUP TICKETS
Hockey is always more fun in a group. Bucks group tickets can provide significant savings off walk up prices, plus several extra benefits. The group coordinator for the largest group of the night at each Bucks game will be presented with a brand new DVD player from HK Global. The largest group of the night at each Bucks game will be presented with a giant cookie from the Great American Cookie Company.
BUCKS ON THE AIR / INTERNET
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