Captain Ben Hughes Injured, Out for Remainder of Season
February 23, 2011 - North American Hockey League (NAHL)
Corpus Christi IceRays News Release
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX - The Corpus Christi IceRays announced today that captain and defenseman Ben Hughes will be out the remainder of the season due to tendon damage in his ankle.
Hughes, 19, played in 32 games for the team amassing six goals and nine assists for 15 points. He has not played since December 18th, missing the last 15 games.
He still has one year of junior eligibility remaining and could return to Corpus Christi next season.
The IceRays return to the ice on February 25th in Amarillo. Fans can catch the pre-game show on the flagship home of the IceRays, News/Talk 1440 KEYS, www.1440KEYS.com, with the voice of the IceRays, Ryan Holt, beginning at 6:50 PM. The game will be available online through the league's pay-per-view website, www.fasthockey.com. For more information call the Rays' front office at 361.814.PUCK (7825) or crash the net at www.goicerays.com.
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