Bucks Vote out 'Jacks on Election Night
November 2, 2010 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Laredo Bucks News Release
LAREDO, TX- The Laredo Bucks of the Central Hockey League beat the Odessa Jackalopes 4-2 Tuesday night at Laredo Energy Arena. The Bucks took four out of six points in the three game series with the Jackalopes to improve to 3-2-1 (seven points) on the season.
Neil Trimm picked up three points (1-23) while Jeff Bes had two (1-12) to lead the Bucks to their first home win of the season (1-0-1). Torrie Jung improved to 2-0 in net as he set aside 32 of 34 shots.
Bes is just one point away from 1,000 in his career.
The Bucks jumped out in front of the Jackalopes 9:06 into the first period when Hans Benson found Aaron Boogard at the top of the slot with Boogard then scoring on a slap shot. The goal was Boogard's first of the season.
The Bucks scored first for just the second time this season with both occasions being against Odessa.
Laredo killed off a four-minute Odessa power-play in the first period to keep hold of a 1-0 advantage after 20 minutes.
In the three game series the Bucks killed off all 19 Jackalopes power-play.
The Bucks outshot the Jackalopes 14-12 in the first period.
Laredo increased their lead to 2-0 when they struck on the power-play just 26 seconds into the second period. Trimm took a drop pass from Bes and scored from the slot to pick up his third goal of the season.
Odessa (2-5, four points) cut the Bucks lead to 2-1 at the 9:22 mark of the period when Sebastien Thinel jammed in a backhander from the crease. The strike was Thinel's sixth of the season and second in as many games.
Ryan Lehr put the Bucks up 3-1 with 5:17 left in the second period when jammed in a rebound from the crease to pick up his second of the season.
The Bucks were outshot 17-9 in the second period.
Bes put the Bucks up 4-1 with 4:14 left in the third period when he took a feed from Daniel Koger and stuffed in a shot from the bottom of the left circle. The goal was Bes' first of the season and his 200th in the CHL. Bes is just the 21st player in CHL history to record 200 goals.
Odessa cut the Bucks lead to 4-2 less than one minute later when Dominic Leveille scored his second goal in as many games.
Each team put up five shot in the third period with the Jackalopes outshooting the Bucks in the game 34-28.
Joel Martin fell to 1-4 on the season as he stopped 24 shots in net for Odessa.
BUCKS HOST CHL CHAMPION RUSH NOV 5th-6th
The Bucks will continue their season-high five-game home stand on November 5th and 6th when they host defending President's Cup Champion Rapid City.
On Friday November 5 the Bucks host the Rush with group tickets starting at just $10. On Saturday November 6 the first 1,000 fans receive a FREE, EXCLUSIVE Bucks Pen Holder. Group tickets start at just $10. Call 718-BUCK (2825), go to ticketmaster.com or visit the LEA box office to purchase tickets. BUCKS BATTLE RIVAL 'BUGS ON NOV. 9th
The Bucks will host their bitter rivals the Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs on Tuesday November 9th. Group tickets start at just $10. Call 718-BUCK (2825), go to ticketmaster.com or visit the LEA box office to purchase tickets.
2010-11 BUCKS SEASON TICKETS
Contact your personal Bucks representative or call 718-BUCK (2825) today to get your 2010-11 Bucks season tickets!
BUCKS IN THE COMMUNITY
To schedule an appearance by a Bucks player, coach, Bucky, or member of the front office staff contact Nicole Kupaks at (956)523-6590, or e-mail her at nkupaks@laredobucks.com.
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.
BUCKS RADIO HOME
All 66 of the Bucks regular-season games, plus any additional post-season games can be heard live all-season on Imagen 94.1-FM, as well as online at laredobucks.com. You can also watch all Bucks games online via CHL-TV.
JOIN THE BUCKS BOOSTER CLUB
To join the Laredo Bucks Booster Club contact club President Janie Moore at j.moore.44@hotmail.com.
2004 & 2006 CHL President's Cup Champions
2003-04 Governors' Cup Regular Season Champions
Laredo Bucks -- 2002-03 CHL Franchise of the Year
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