En Vogal - Rayz netminder leads CC past Lubbock 3-1

Published on January 26, 2007 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
Corpus Christi IceRays News Release


On Friday Night, the Corpus Christi Rayz accomplished a feat that had only been reached once in the team's nine-year history. Ron Vogel turned in his sharpest performance of the season making 47 saves on 48 shots as the Rayz topped the Lubbock Cotton Kings 3-1 for their sixth consecutive win matching a franchise high. The Rayz improved to 21-14-5 on the year and increased to 47 points - eight within the idle Laredo Bucks. The Rayz will now have a chance to set franchise marks for winning streaks - both overall and home - with on Saturday night in the first of a two game set versus the rival Laredo Bucks. Tickets are available and on sale now. For more information, please call the Rayz at (361) 814-PUCK.

The teams combined for 39 shots in the opening period of play, however neither goaltender was solved. Ron Vogel made a Rayz season-high number of saves for a period, turning aside 23. At the other end Kyle Stanton was terrific as well making all 16 saves he was forced to make. The Cotton Kings outshot the Rayz 23-16 in the opening period.

Both teams got on the board in the second period. Lubbock took the lead at 7:14 when Ander Strome blasted a one-timer from the top of the slot to make the score 1-0. Corpus Christi tied the scored a few minutes later on the power play. Kevin Watters broke behind the defense and took a tape to tape pass from Jason Baird. Watters then moved in on Stanton and beat him through the legs to tie the score 1-1. The Rayz outshot Lubbock 13-12 in the second period and the clubs went to the third tied.

The Rayz took their first lead of the game in the third period when Jason Baird scored from the left side of the crease at 5:24. The Rayz then rode another outstanding period from Vogel as he closed the door on the Cotton Kings. Justin Quenneville put the game on ice with his empty net, team-leading 19th goal of the season at 19:49.

The win for the Rayz was their eighth in the last ten games. Vogel was brilliant ,improving to 13-8-3. The Cotton Kings fell to 1-5-1 in their last seven and dropped to 14-18-3. Kyle Stanton played well but suffered his ninth straight regulation loss making 35 saves on 37 shots. His record fell to 6-10-1. The Cotton Kings outshot the Rayz 48-38. The Rayz went 1-3 on the power play and the Kings went 0-5. Corpus Christi can now set franchise records for most consecutive wins and most consecutive home wins Saturday Night when the welcome the Laredo Bucks for the first of two straight games.

Saturday Night at 8:05pm is ICU II Night and the Rayz will wear special Delta Airlines jerseys that will be auctioned off at the game. On Sunday at 3:05pm, it's Caller-Times Family Day where you can get two FREE child tickets (for kids 12 and under) with the purchase of a regular priced adult ticket. Then after the game stick around for a FREE post-game skating session with the Rayz. Bring your skates or rent them at the American Bank Center for $3. Plus at both games fans can take advantage of the Miller Lite Power Play special where fans can get $2 beers after every Rayz power play goal. Make sure you're there for this huge rivalry weekend. Group discount tickets are available for all parties of ten people or more.

Corpus Christi is your town and the Rayz are Your Team! Come support the Rayz as they make a first place and playoff push, beginning Saturday Night at 8:05pm and Sunday Afternoon at 3:05pm. Regular priced tickets start at just $10. Come support your hometown team! For more information, please call the Rayz at (361) 814-PUCK. We'll see you at the American Bank Center this weekend when they Rayz battle the Laredo Bucks.

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