Bucks Still Need One Point To Clinch South

March 19, 2008 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Laredo Bucks News Release


LAREDO, TX- The Laredo Bucks of the Central Hockey League still need one more point to clinch home ice advantage throughout the Southern Conference Playoffs. The next Laredo win or Arizona loss would give the Bucks the one point they need to clinch. Laredo could get that point Wednesday night if Arizona loses to Rocky Mountain.

If the Sundogs were to win Wednesday night the Bucks next opportunity to clinch the South would be Friday night when they host Rio Grande Valley, and the Sundogs host Odessa.

Laredo (40-19-3, 83pts) knows for sure that their first two playoff games are Saturday March 29th, and Monday March 31st at the LEC. What they don't know yet is if they will be the number one or two seed, or who their opponent will be. The only thing that is for certain is the five teams that have made the Southern Conference playoffs (Laredo, Arizona, Odessa, New Mexico, and Austin).

Laredo or Arizona will be either the first or second seed, Odessa and New Mexico will either be the third or fourth seed, and Austin will be the fifth seed no matter what happens this week. The Ice Bats will play either Odessa or New Mexico in the best of three first round series.

*Bucks To Make Big Announcement During Friday's Game*

The Bucks will make a special announcement during Friday's regular season home finale against Rio Grande Valley.

Bucks head coach/GM Terry Ruskowski will make the announcement live on the ice at the beginning of the second intermission over the LEC's sound system.

The Bucks invite all fans and media to attend the game to hear the announcement. Group tickets are on sale starting at $10, with individual tickets starting at $12.75. Call 718-BUCK (2825).

Friday night's game is TCI Tire Center Night at the LEC. There will be a HUGE car show outside the LEC before the game. The Grand Prize for the winner of the Car Show is a $1,000 gift certificate to TCI Tire Center. The first 500 fans in attendance will receive hand clappers, courtesy of TCI Tire Center. 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.

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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