Kisio Suspended Three Games For Hit On Quenneville

Published on January 25, 2008 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
Corpus Christi IceRays News Release


Austin Ice Bats forward Kurtis Kisio has been suspended for three games for his illegal blow to the head of Corpus Christi Rayz star Justin Quenneville on January 22nd, the Central Hockey League announced on Thursday afternoon. Midway through the second period, Kisio was give a five-minute major for elbowing Quenneville, and was one of four players ejected after multiple fights ensued. The incident marked the second time this season that a hit from an Ice Bat has injured Quenneville. Kisio will be eligible to return to the Austin lineup on Friday, February 1st, when the Bats visit New Mexico. The Rayz next game versus the Ice Bats comes in Austin on Saturday, February 23rd. The Corpus Christi Rayz are back at the American Bank Center this weekend for a pair of games against division rivals. Please call 814-PUCK for more information, or visit the Rayz online at www.ccrayz.com

Quenneville, was playing in just his third game back from injury on Tuesday Night when he took a hit to the head from Kisio. Last season's team MVP, Quenneville had two goals and three assists in two games back and points in 11 of his last 13 games. Overall, Quenneville has a dozen goals and assists for 24 points in 26 games. Quenneville is currently listed as out indefinitely. Quenneville's earlier injury this season was suffered on December 15th in Austin when Ice Bats forward Daniel Veenema hit Quenneville knee on knee. Veenema was not penalized for the hit, while Quenneville was out of the lineup for the following 12 games.

Kisio is a rookie who has four goals and seven assists in 36 games this season. He has no goals and one assist in his last ten games. Both Kisio and Veenema play on Austin's third line.

The Corpus Christi Rayz are back at the American Bank Center this weekend for a pair of games against division rivals. On Friday Night at 7:05pm, the Rayz biggest rivals Laredo Bucks come to town and on Saturday Night at 8:05pm the Rayz play host to the Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees. Individual tickets are on sale now. Friday Night is Texas Lottery Night on College Night, presented by Z-95.5FM. Saturday is Radiology & Imaging Night.

Tickets for both games are on sale now and available at all Ticketmaster locations, including HEB Plus stores. Individual tickets begin at just $12. Group discounts are available for parties of ten or more.

The Rayz are proud to be celebrating a decade of hockey in South Texas. Individual game tickets are currently available. Get your Rayz tickets today at www.ticketmaster.com, at any Ticketmaster outlet or the American Bank Center. Rayz group discounts are also available. For more information, please call the Rayz at 361.814.PUCK.

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