Killer Bees Weekly

January 30, 2012 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees News Release


The Killer Bees play three games this week starting Tuesday in Tulsa facing the Oilers. After the match-up with Tulsa the Bees return home to Texas and Wichita.

THIS WEEKS GAMES

Tuesday at Tulsa Oilers, 7:05 p.m.

BOK Center - Tulsa, Oklahoma

Friday vs Wichita Thunder, 7:30 p.m.

State Farm Arena - Hidalgo, Texas

Saturday vs Texas Brahmas, 7:30 p.m.

State Farm Arena - Hidalgo, Texas

LAST WEEKS GAMES

Friday vs Laredo Bucks, L 1-0 (OT)

HIDALGO, Texas- The Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees (17-16-6) fell to the Laredo Bucks (16-22-0) by a 1-0 final on Friday night. The sold out game made for an energized atmosphere at the State Farm Arena with a total of 5,211 fans. The game was sent into overtime after a continuous 0-0 tie through the three periods.

Saturday at Allen Americans, W 3-0

ALLEN, Texas- John Murray made 36 saves in between the pipes as the Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees (18-16-6) shutout the Allen Americans (23-10-7) by a 3-0 score. The Bees took an early lead thanks to Dan Gendur and second period goals by Aaron Boogaard and Tomas Klempa cemented the victory.

Sunday at Allen Americans, 5:05p.m.

ALLEN, Texas- The Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees (18-17-6) fell to the Allen Americans (24-10-7) on Sunday evening by a 4-1 score. Aaron Lee scored the lone Bees goal in the defeat. The Bees and Amerks played a tight game throughout but two Bruce Graham goals separated Allen late in the third period.

BEES NEED TO KNOW

. Once Aaron Lee stepped onto the ice on Jan. 15 in Texas history was made as it was Lee's 224th time donning the Killer Bees sweater, a new franchise record. Lee passed Ryan Shymr.

. There are only one iron man among the Bees players this season as only Scott Balan has suited up for all 41 Bees games. Last season two players, Tomas Klempa and Rob Cowan, played in all 66 games.

. 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 year's 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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