Bucks Win Again on the Road
December 20, 2011 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Laredo Bucks News Release
LAREDO, TX: The Laredo Bucks, of the Central Hockey League, defeated the Missouri Mavericks 4-2.
The Laredo Bucks, in the midst of their three game road trip before the Christmas break, travelled to Independence, Missouri to take on the Mavericks Tuesday. This was the first of only two meetings for the two teams this season.
The Mavericks were the first to jump on the board when Ed McGrane scored at 6:25 in the opening frame. However, Rusty Masters would tie the game with a shot over the shoulder of the Mavericks netminder at 9:10. Masters was assisted by Mark Nebus and Matt Boyd. The Bucks would take the lead at 17:53, when Neil Trimm lit the lamp in his first game back. Matt Pierce and Joseph Harcharik had assists on the goal. The Mavericks tied the game 2-2 at 19:03 with a goal from Matt Dickerson. The Bucks outshot the Mavericks 16-15 in the first period.
The Bucks and Mavericks played a tight second period. Ryan Rondeau made several outstanding saves to keep the score tied at 2-2. The Mavericks outshot the Bucks 9-3 in the frame.
A.J. Hau found the net for the Bucks at10:02 in the third period, giving the Bucks at 3-2 lead. Tyler Stitt had an assist on the goal. The Bucks special teams fought off a penalty at 11:48 to keep the one goal lead. At 19:59 Bucks captain Adam Rivet sent the puck the length of the ice, from the Matt Pierce face-off, finding the empty net and sealing the Bucks victory at 4-2.
The Laredo Bucks are in the middle of a six game roadtrip. They will face the Missouri Mavericks again Friday, December 23rd. The Bucks next home game will be Saturday January 7th at 7:30pm, when they face the Americans at the LEA. Don't miss a minute of the action, contact the Laredo Bucks today to get your tickets at 718-BUCK (2825)!
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