Bucks Playoff Run Starts Saturday On "Pack The House For Charity" Night
March 28, 2008 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Laredo Bucks News Release
LAREDO, TX- The Laredo Bucks of the Central Hockey League start their playoff journey Saturday night as they host the the Odessa Jackalopes in game one of the Southern Conference Semi-finals at the LEC. It's "Pack The House For Charity Night" where tickets are on sale for a minimum $5 donation to charity, with all the proceeds going to the Sacred Heart Children's Home and the South Texas Food Bank. Call 718-BUCK (2825), or stop by the LEC Box office to get your tickets.
March 29, 2008: Southern Conference Semi-Finals Game 1 (Series tied 0-0)
#4 Odessa at #1 Laredo, 7:30pm, Laredo Entertainment Center
Radio: Norteno 1490-AM (Pre-game show 7:10pm)
Listen in the Arena: 105.3-FM
Internet Radio: www.laredobucks.com (Sportsjuice)
TV: www.nifty-tv.com/chl
Bucks vs. Jackalopes (All-time in Playoffs)
Bucks are 7-3 against the âJacks all-time in the postseason
The Bucks look to stay hot in the playoffs, as they finished the regular season going 7-3 in their last 10 games, including winning the final three contests. Laredo will now meet a Jackalopes team who outlasted Austin two-games-to-one in the best of three first round series. Odessa rookie Alexandre Vincent won both games against Austin, stopping a combined 84 of 87 Ice Bats shots.
As the number one seed Laredo earned a bye into the conference semi-finals, and has not played since last Saturday's 6-2 win at Rio Grande Valley.
Newly crowned CHL MVP Jeff Bes looks to continue his stellar year in the postseason. As is the case for the regular season, Bes is the Bucks all-time playoff scorer with 87 points (39-48=87), with James Hiebert second with 56 points (26-30=56).
The Bucks are not short on playoff experience, as they have nine players who have played in at least 20 postseason games, including eight who have at least one championship ring.
Odessa comes into Saturday's game already having played three playoff games. The Jackalopes played stingy defense in allowing just three Ice Bat goals in the three game series. Vincent comes into the series with a 1.32 goals against average, and a .955 save percentage.
The Jackalopes have five players with at least two points in the three playoff games, with Mario Joly leading the way with four (0-4=4), and Dominic Leveille having three (3-0=3).
Game two of the series will be Monday night at the LEC, with tickets starting at $10. The first 1,200 fans to enter the arena will receive Thunder Stix courtesy of Reliant Energy. Season ticket holders who bought their playoff packages, and fans who buy walk-up tickets to Monday's game will receive a FREE hot dog and a soda.
*Bucks Playoff Notes*
*The Bucks have won 12 of their 15 playoff series'
*The Bucks have had home-ice advantage in 11 of their 15 playoff series'.
*The Bucks have won all 11 series' in which they have had home-ice advantage
*The Bucks are 12-3 all-time in game one's
*The Bucks have lost two of three series when they have lost game one
Southern Conference Semi-Finals (Best of Seven): #1 Laredo vs. #4 Odessa
Game 1: Saturday March 29th Odessa at Laredo, 7:30pm
Game 2: Monday March 31st Odessa at Laredo, 7:00pm
Game 3: Wednesday April 2nd Laredo at Odessa, 7:00pm
Game 4: Friday April 4th Laredo at Odessa, 7:00pm
Game 5: Saturday April 5th Laredo at Odessa, 7:00pm**
Game 6: Tuesday April 8th Odessa at Laredo, 7:00pm**
Game 7: Wednesday April 9th Odessa at Laredo, 7:00pm**
**If Necessary
*Bucks To "Pack The House For Charity" March 29th*
The Bucks, in conjunction with Border Lease and Laredo Energy announced Friday night that they will "Pack The House For Charity" at the Bucks first home playoff game on Saturday March 29th. All available tickets in every section, with the exception of glass and club level seats will be available for a minimum $5 donation 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 6,500 fans at the Laredo Entertainment Center. Bucks head coach/GM Terry Ruskowski made the announcement on the ice during the second intermission of the Bucks/Bees game.
**Dube's Jersey Auctioned Off For Charity**
Bucks captain Serge Dube will wear a jersey tonight with a special "Captains For Courage" Patch on it. All proceeds of the auction will to the charity SCAN (Serving Children and Adolecents in Need). The auction will be held online on the Bucks website, www.laredobucks.com. The auction will go until April 1st at 12pm.
**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 TICKETS
Get your 2008 Bucks Playoff Tickets now! Call 718-BUCK (2825) to order today!
LISTEN TO BUCKS GAMES LIVE ALL SEASON
All 64 of the Bucks regular-season games, plus any additional post-season games can be heard live all-season on Norteno 1490-AM (KLNT), as well as online at laredobucks.com courtesy of sportsjuice. You can also watch all Bucks games online via the CHL Network.
BECOME A BUCKS CORPORATE PARTNER
Your company can become a vital part of the Laredo Bucks family by reaching our fans with your business message. To create a customized advertising package for your company, contact Donald Thomson at (956) 523-7711, or dthomson@laredobucks.com, or contact Cindy Cisneros at (956) 523-7723, ccisneros@laredobucks.com.
BUCKS IN THE COMMUNITY
To schedule an appearance by a Bucks player, coach, Bucky, or member of the front office staff call Bryan Benway at (956) 718-BUCK (2825) or email him at benway@laredobucks.com.
JOIN THE BUCKS BOOSTER CLUB
To join the Laredo Bucks Booster Club contact club president Carlos Garcia at (956)740-8511, or email him at carlosg@modern-laredo.com.
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