NAHL Corpus Christi IceRays

IceRays Downed by Early Goals, Fall 4-2 to Brahmas

Published on November 20, 2015 under North American Hockey League (NAHL)
Corpus Christi IceRays News Release


Corpus Christi IceRays vs. Lone Star Brahmas
Corpus Christi IceRays vs. Lone Star Brahmas
(Corpus Christi IceRays, Credit: Kyle Villere)

CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS - The Corpus Christi IceRays (6-11-3) let up four-unanswered goals in the front end of the game, and despite a push back in the third period, the home side was downed 4-2 by the Lone Star Brahmas (12-1-4) on Friday night at the American Bank Center.

The Brahmas came out of the gates pressing heavily and benefitted from an early goal by forward Peter Bates just 1:42 into the game to nudge ahead, 1-0. Later in the period with the IceRays down a player, Brahmas forward Oskar Andren capitalized on the power play at 13:31 with a one-timer from the slot to double the lead, 2-0. Less than two minutes later at 14:51, Brahmas forward Carson Kelley made it 3-0 with a shot from the top of the blue line.

The second period leveled out, but Lone Star put up a fourth-unanswered goal in the frame. At 12:13, forward Troy York tucked in his own rebound to the left of the net to give his side a 4-0 lead. Through two periods, the IceRays were out-shot 24-10.

After a lull in the game's tempo through most of the third period, the IceRays found life from forward Carter Johnson, who ended the shutout bid at 13:05 with a shot down low to answer, 4-1. Then, less than two minutes later at 14:57, Johnson added his second of the night in his second multi-goal game to draw the IceRays within two, 4-2. After a late Brahmas power play and despite pulling the netminder, the IceRays couldn't climb the hill, falling 4-2. Brahmas netminder Corbin Kaczperski (6-1-1) earned the win, saving 15 of 17 shots, while IceRays goaltender Dryden McKay (3-6-3) fell in the loss, stopping 28 of 32 shots.

The IceRays finish off their three-in-three series on Saturday, Nov. 21 at 7:11 p.m. against the Lone Star Brahmas from the American Bank Center on Stars & Stripes Night, presented by Whataburger and First Title Company. Tickets are available at www.Ticketmaster.com, the American Bank Center Box Office, or by calling 361-814-PUCK. Coverage begins at 6:55 p.m. on SportsJuice.com, FASTHockey.com, and 87.7FM in-arena.

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Corpus Christi IceRays vs. Lone Star Brahmas
Corpus Christi IceRays vs. Lone Star Brahmas
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