Bucks Win Big on the Road

January 6, 2012 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Laredo Bucks News Release


LAREDO, TX: The Laredo Bucks, of the Central Hockey League, defeated the Allen Americans 3-2 in overtime.

The Laredo Bucks faced the Allen Americans for the third straight game on Friday night. The Bucks travelled to the Allen Event Center for the game.

The first period was a physical one for both teams. The Americans scored first when Colton Yellow Horn put a backhand past Torrie Jung at 3:11. The Bucks would have two powerplay opportunities, but were unable to take advantage of them The Americans would get on the board again late in the period, when Jarret Lukin scored a powerplay goal at 19:42. The period came to a close with the Bucks trailing 2-0.

The Bucks lit the lamp at 7:05 in the second period, as David Inman scored a powerplay goal with a quick wrister. Inman was assisted by Adam Rivet and Matt Pierce. The Bucks battled back outshooting the Americans in the second 16-11.

Both teams played a tight third period. Mark Nebus scored the tying goal at 6:34, sneaking the puck by the Allen goalie. Rusty Masters assisted on the Nebus goal. Laredo once again outshot the Americans 10-6 in the frame.

It would take an extra frame for the game to be decided. Rusty Masters scored the game winning goal only 1:12 seconds into overtime. Neil Trimm and Matt Hanson assisted on the game winner that stunned the Americans.

The Laredo Bucks will now return home to play Allen in back to back games, TOMORROW Saturday, January 7th at 7:30pm and Sunday, January 8th at 4pm, at the Laredo Energy Arena. Don't miss a minute of the action, contact the Laredo Bucks today to get your tickets at 718-BUCK (2825)!

JANUARY BUCKS PICK 'EM PLAN:

Bucks fans can purchase 4 family 4 packs (4 hotdogs, 4 tickets and 4 sodas) for their choice of three (3) out of the five (5) January games and also receive four (4) merchandise vouchers for the team store for only $175! You may mix and match from the following items in the team store: a hat, t-shirt, foam hat or foam finger and/or a Bucky doll. Call 718-BUCK (2825) today for more details!

SINGLE GAME TICKETS NOW ON-SALE:

Laredo Bucks single game tickets start as low as $14.75 and group tickets are only $12. Tickets are available by phone (956) 718-BUCK (2825), online at www.learena.com or www.ticketmaster.com, at the Laredo Energy Arena Box Office or at any Ticketmaster Outlet.

2011-12 BUCKS SEASON TICKETS

Call 718-BUCK (2825) today to get your 2011-12 Bucks season tickets!



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