
Killer Bees Weekly; Bees Host Evansville for First Time
February 13, 2012 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees News Release
The Killer Bees return to the State Farm Arena for the first two games in franchise history against the Evansville IceMen Tuesday and Wednesday before traveling to Texas for a huge pair of games against the Brahmas.
THIS WEEKS GAMES
Tuesday vs Evansville IceMen, 7:00 p.m
State Farm Arena - Hidalgo, Texas
Wednesday vs Evansville IceMen, 7:00 p.m
State Farm Arena - Hidalgo, Texas
Friday at Texas Brahmas, 7:30 p.m.
NYTEX Sports Centre - North Richland Hills, Texas
Saturday at Texas Brahmas, 7:30 p.m.
NYTEX Sports Centre - North Richland Hills, Texas
LAST WEEKS GAMES
Thursday at Laredo Bucks, W 5-3
LAREDO, Texas- Behind a three-point performance from Dan Gendur the Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees (20-19-6) defeated the Laredo Bucks (18-25-1) by a 5-3 score in early afternoon action. The Bees also received goals from Kirill Startsev, Tomas Klempa and Reid Edmondson.
Saturday at Allen Americans, L 4-2
ALLEN, Texas- The Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees (20-20-6) rallied in the third period but eventually fell to the Allen Americans (27-11-8) by a 4-2 final on Saturday night. Brandon Campos and Aaron Lee each scored for the Bees.
Sunday at Tulsa Oilers, L 9-6
TULSA, Okla.- The Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees (20-21-6) scored a season high six goals but allowed a season high nine to the Tulsa Oilers (22-19-5) on Sunday evening to fall to the Oilers 9-6. Zac Pearson and Dan Gendur each scored twice for the Bees in the loss.
BEES NEED TO KNOW
. The Central Hockey League trade deadline has passed with the Bees standing pat. The lone trade this season was with Laredo to acquire the rights to Aaron Boogaard. The 2011-12 season is the first since the 2005-06 campagin in which the Bees made only one trade.
. Once Aaron Lee stepped onto the ice on Jan. 15, Texas history was made. The games was Lee's 224th time donning a Killer Bees sweater, a new franchise record. Lee passed Ryan Shymr.
. The 2011 calendar year has come to a close. The Bees finished with a 25-31-7 during 2011 spread over the end of last season and the start of this year.
. Forward Aaron Lee was named a reserve to the 2012 CHL All-Star game. For Lee it was his first All-Star appearance. The All-Stars defeated Arizona 6-4.
. The Bees have not had much success ringing in the new year historically. The Bees are now 2-8-0 on games on New Year's Eve including this years 4-2 win over Arizona.
. Mark Kroeze was signed by the Bees on November 5 to serve as an emergency back-up goalie after an injury to Dan Dunn. Kroeze is a Minnesota native who is also the first-ever McAllen City Urban Forester. Kroeze also serves on the Killer Bees off-ice officials crew.
The Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees are proud affiliates of the Florida Panthers and the San Antonio Rampage. Season, half-season, group, and single game tickets are available by callings 956-843-7825 or for more information visit killerbeehockey.com.
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