Jacks End Bucks 10 Game Win Streak
Published on January 24, 2004 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
Laredo Bucks News Release
ODESSA, Texas â The Laredo Bucks battled from behind to gain a point before losing 3-2 in a shootout to the Odessa Jackalopes in front of 3,724 fans at Ector County Coliseum. In a goal tending duel Mike Gorman of Odessa stopped 36 of 38 shots and all four in the shootout to end the Bucks 10-game winning streak. The Bucks have recorded points in 26 of the last 28 games. They are 34-5-3 with a CHL best 71 points. Laredo returns home this Wednesday night against the Corpus Christi Rayz at the Laredo Entertainment Center. Face off is set for 7:30 p.m. Call (956) 718-BUCKS (2825) for tickets or more information or go online at www.laredobucks.com.
In the first period the Jackalopes out shot the Bucks 17-7, but neither team was able to score.
In the second period it was the Bucks striking early. Forward Steve Weidlich received a pass in front of the net that he jammed home just 57 seconds in to give the Bucks a 1-0 lead. It was the fifth of the year for Weidlich and his second in the past three games. The Jackalopes came back when former Bucks forward Shaun Fairweather tipped a shot past Laredo goalie David Guerrera at 6:39 to tie the game. Late in the period it was Odessa going on the power play. Forward Mike Rutter fired a shot from the point that forward Matt Price redirected into the net with just 6.9 seconds left in the frame to give the Jackalopes a 2-1 lead.
In the third period the Bucks got into penalty trouble as forward Mike Amodeo was assessed a triple minor at 6:42. Odessa took a penalty on the power play which created a four-on-four situation. With the Bucks trailing by a goal forward Patrik Nilson grabbed the puck behind the net and as he was falling down slipped it in front for forward Jeff Bes who slammed it home to tie the game at 9:11. It was the 25th of the year for Bes and his third straight game with a goal. Neither team was able to score the rest of regulation as both goalies were brilliant.
In over time the Bucks had some chances as they fired five shots, but Gorman was solid. The game went to a shootout and the Jackalopes scored on two of three opportunities while Gorman stopped all four Bucks shooters. FINAL SCORE Odessa 3, Laredo 2 in a shootout.
Guerrera was outstanding as he stopped 40 of 42 shots to get the Bucks a point. His eight game win streak came to an end as his record is now 19-3-1. Gorman allowed just two goals on 38 shots and was perfect in the shootout as he improved to 3-6-0. The Bucks were 0-2 on the power play while the Jackalopes were 1-11.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Wednesday, January 28th, the Bucks host the Corpus Christi Rayz at the LEC. It is another Laredo Morning Times Family Night. For $40 you get four tickets, four hot dogs, four sodas, and four bags of popcorn. Offer redeemable at the LEC Box Office, must present the coupon. Go to www.laredobucks.com for more info.
BUCKS NOTABLES
* Forward Jeff Bes has points in a 2003-04 CHL season high 17 straight games.
* Forward Patrik Nilson now has points in nine straight games.
* Last year the Bucks were 15-13-4 on the road; this year they are 14-4-1.
* Listen to the highlights of Laredo Bucks games on http://laredobucks.com/multimedia/ in the multimedia section.
POINTSTREAK BOXSCORE
http://www.pointstreak.com/prostats/print/gamesheet_full.html?gameid=44346
BUCKS WEEKLY ON AM 1490 KLNT
Bucks Weekly airs every Monday night on Laredo News Talk AM 1490 KLNT at 6 p.m. The hour long radio program will allow the fans an opportunity to learn more about hockey and the Bucks. The program will feature game recaps, upcoming game analysis, interviews, rule explanations and more. That's Bucks Weekly every Monday night at 6 p.m. on Laredo News Talk AM 1490 KLNT.
BUCKS GROUP TICKETS
Hockey is always more fun in a group. Bucks group tickets can provide significant savings off walk up prices, plus several extra benefits. The group coordinator for the largest group of the night at each Bucks game will be presented with a brand new DVD player from HK Global. The largest group of the night at each Bucks game will be presented with a giant cookie from the Great American Cookie Company.
BUCKS ON THE AIR / INTERNET
Follow the Bucks all year long on Classic Hits 94.9, The New QURE FM. Tune in live for all 64 Bucks regular season games and the President's Cup playoffs. Also catch the Bucks all season long on the world-wide-web at www.sportsjuice.com.
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