Bucks Win Fourth Straight Nailbiter
Published on November 15, 2009 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
Laredo Bucks News Release
LAREDO, TX- The Laredo Bucks of the Central Hockey League beat the Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees 3-2 in a shootout Sunday night at the Laredo Entertainment Center. The Bucks have won four straight games, all by one-goal each, to improve to 7-2-2 (16 points). Laredo is now five points behind Odessa for first place in the Southern Conference.
Darryl Smith scored the game-winning goal for the Bucks in the shootout, while Eric Giosa netted his first two professional goals in the win. J.P Levassueur improved to 6-0-1 on the season as he stopped 26 of 27 shots in net.
Jesse Bennefield scored with just 30 seconds left in the third period to force overtime. Bennefield has four goals in the last two games against the Bucks (two Sunday).
The Bees took an early 1-0 lead at 12:13 when Bennefield sent in a shot from the bottom right hash mark to score his sixth goal of the season. Bennefield scored both Bees goals in the last meeting between the two clubs on Wednesday.
The Bucks (3-0-2 at home) outshot the Bees in the first period 14-7.
Giosa would score his first two professional goals in the second period to give the Bucks 2-1 lead after 40 minutes of play.
Giosa would tie the game at 1-1 at the 7:34mark of the period when he took a pass from Justin Styffe and scored on a snap shot from right in front of the crease to pot his first professional goal.
The Bucks would take a 2-1 lead 13:05 into the second when Mike Sgroi's pass from the left circle deflected off of Giosa's shoulder and into the back of the net.
Laredo was outshot in the second period 13-8.
The Bucks are 6-0 so far this season when leading after the second period.
Each team put up eight shots in the third period, the Bucks outshot the Bees 36-28 for the contest.
Going back to last season, eight of the Bucks last 10 home games (including playoffs) have gone to overtime or a shootout, with the Bucks posting a 3-3-2 mark (0-3 playoffs)
Andy Franck played well in net once again for the Bees as he stopped 33 of 35 shots to fall to 3-3-2.
Lance Monych played in his 250th career game Sunday night.
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**FIESTA NIGHT NOV 20TH**On Friday November 20th the Bucks will celebrate Fiesta Night when they host Odessa at 7:30pm. The first 1,000 fans to enter the LEC receive a FREE maraca, courtesy of Taco Palenque. The Bucks will wear special Mexican themed jersey's that will be auctioned off after the game. Group tickets start at just $10, call 718-BUCK (2825).
**GIVE BLOOD, PLAY HOCKEY NOV 21ST* *On Saturday November 21st Laredo hosts former Buck James Hiebert and the Texas Brahmas at 7:30pm. The Bucks will hold their annual "Give Blood, Play Hockey" blood drive at the LEC from 10am-8pm. Everyone who donates blood will receive TWO FREE TICKETS to an upcoming Bucks game. The Bucks will host a "Best Beef Ribs" tailgate competition starting at 4pm. The winner of the tailgate will receive a special grilling trophy, courtesy of Ed's Trophy's. The Bucks will also host a Car Show Extravaganza outside the LEC. Registration begins at 9am, with judging at 5pm. Call 718-BUCK (2825) to order tickets now!
Central Hockey League Stories from November 15, 2009
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- Americans Hand Colorado First Regulation Loss In 5-3 Win - Allen Americans
- Bucks Win Fourth Straight Nailbiter - Laredo Bucks
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- IceRays Beat Sundogs 6-4 - Corpus Christi IceRays
- Eagles Top Americans 3-2 In First Of Back-To-Backs - Colorado Eagles
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