Laredo Bucks Weekly Update
Published on February 9, 2006 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
Laredo Bucks News Release
LAREDO, Texas - The Laredo Bucks swept three games from the Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees at the Laredo Entertainment Center over the past week. The Bucks beat RGV 4-1 on Friday, then followed up with a 6-1 win on Saturday. Wednesday the Bucks rallied for a 3-2 overtime victory over the Killer Bees. The Bucks swept the Killer Bees three straight games and have now won eight of their last nine. Laredo is 30-11-3 with a Southern Conference and Southeast Division best 63 points. The Bucks are on the road this Friday in Fort Worth, then Saturday in Bossier-Shreveport. Laredo is home again on Tuesday, February 14th, Valentine's Day, against the Corpus Christi Rayz. Face off set for 7 p.m. For Laredo Bucks season or single game tickets call (956) 718-BUCKS (2825) or log onto www.laredobucks.com and purchase your tickets online.
UPCOMING PROMOTIONS
- Bucks fans spend Tuesday, February 14th, Valentine's Day with the Laredo Bucks as they battle the CC Rayz. Face off set for 7 p.m. The first 2,500 fans receive a Valentine's Day pencil courtesy of AT&T and the Bucks will wear special Valentine's jerseys which will be auctioned off after the game. The Bucks will host the "Give Blood, Play Hockey" Blood Drive on Valentine's Day, Tuesday from 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. at the LEC. Every person that donates receives 2 tickets, a t-shirt, and a chance to win great prizes from La Posada and the Bucks.
BUCKS OVERALL RECORD: 30-11-3 ( 63 Points, 1st in SE Division )-----Won Three
BUCKS HOME RECORD: 21-3-0----- Won Three
BUCKS ROAD RECORD: 9-8-3-----Won One
BUCKS VERSUS UPCOMING OPPONENTS
- FORT WORTH BRAHMAS -
2005-06: The Brahmas beat the Bucks in Fort Worth 4-3 on 10/28. It was the Brahmas first every regulation win against the Bucks. The Bucks rebounded with a 3-2 win over the Brahmas on 01/21.
2004-05: Laredo was 2-0-0 against Fort Worth. The Bucks beat the Brahmas on the road 2-1 on 03/18/05 when Oriel McHugh scored with 7.7 seconds left in regulation time. Laredo also beat Fort Worth 4-1 on 12/11/04 at the LEC.
All-time: The Bucks are 10-1-1 against Fort Worth, outscoring the Brahmas 44-28. Laredo is 5-1-1 in Fort Worth.
- BOSSIER-SHREVEPORT MUDBUGS -
2005-06: This is the third and final meeting of the year between the teams. The Bucks beat the Mudbugs 3-1 on December 3rd at the LEC as Serge Dube scored a pair of goals. Bossier-Shreveport shutout the Bucks 3-0 on 01/13 at the CenturyTel Center.
2004-05: The Bucks were 0-1-1 against the Mudbugs. The Bucks lost 3-2 in a shootout on 11/11/04 at the LEC. The Mudbugs beat the Bucks 4-3 on 01/28/05 at the CenturyTel Center.
All-time: The Bucks are 3-6-1 against Bossier-Shreveport, including a 3-2-1 record at the LEC.
POWER PLAY OUTAGE
- The Buck have failed to register a power play goal in three of the last four games. The Bucks are 2 for their last 21 on the man advantage.
DOWN AFTER TWO PERIODS, BUT NOT OUT
- The Bucks trailed RGV 1-0 after two periods on Wednesday night, but rallied for a 3-2 overtime victory. The Bucks have recorded eight points when trailing after two periods this year, going 3-7-2. Last year Laredo was just 1-13-0 when trailing after two frames.
BONUS CANTOS IS HAPPENING THIS YEAR
- The Bucks rallied for a 3-2 overtime win over RGV on Wednesday. Last year the Bucks went to overtime or a shootout a CHL low three times, going 0-1 in overtime and 0-2 in shootouts. This season the Bucks have already gone to overtime seven times in the first 44 games. The Bucks are 2-2 in sudden death and 2-1 in shootouts.
SCHEDULING QUIRK
- The Bucks just completed three straight games against the Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees. All three were played at the LEC. The Bucks won all three games.
ONE GOAL ALLOWED MEANS GREAT CHANCE TO WIN
- The Bucks beat RGV 4-1 Friday night and 6-1 on Saturday. The Bucks are 16-0-0 when they allow one goal or less.
TWENTY GAMES LEFT
- The Bucks have played 44 games out of the 64-game CHL regular season.
MULTIPLE GOAL SCORERS
- In 44 games played the Bucks have had a multi goal scorer 25 times. Saturday Chris Grenville and Ladislav Kouba each had a pair of goals in a 6-1 win over RGV.
GOALS GALORE
- The Bucks has scored 41 goals combined in their last nine games, averaging 4.56 goals per game. Laredo has won eight of those nine games.
GOALS GALORE PART TWO
- The Bucks lead the CHL at 3.82 goals per game.
LOW GOAL TOTAL
- The Bucks have allowed 16 goals in the last nine games, an average of 1.78 goals per game allowed. The Bucks have gone 8-1-0 during this solid defensive stretch.
LOW GOAL TOTAL PART DEUX
- Laredo is number one in the CHL allowing just 2.48 goals per game.
LOTS OF SHOTS
- Laredo has out shot their last nine opponents and 15 of the last 16. In addition the Bucks have out shot 25 of their last 31 opponents.
NOT A LOT OF SHOTS
- Laredo leads the CHL allowing just 28.68 shots per game.
BUCKS WEEKLY GAME RECAPS
- 02/08/06 - WEDNESDAY - vs. RIO GRANDE VALLEY - The Laredo Bucks stunned the Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees with three unanswered goals, including the game winner in sudden death by defenseman Steve Weidlich to post a 3-2 overtime win in front of 5,234 fans at the Laredo Entertainment Center on Wednesday night. The Bucks swept the Killer Bees three straight games and have now won eight of their last nine. Laredo is 30-11-3 with a Southeast Division and Southern Conference best 63 points. Bucks goalie Dov Grumet-Morris turned in a solid effort stopping 37 of 39 shots to get the win and improve to 11-3-1. Evan Lindsay allowed three goals on 45 shots and fell to 16-13-2. FINAL SCORE Laredo 3, Rio Grande Valley 2 in sudden death.
Shots Laredo 45 RGV 39
PP Laredo 0-4 RGV 2-6
- 02/04/06 - SATURDAY - vs. RIO GRANDE VALLEY -The Laredo Bucks got a pair of goals from forwards Chris Grenville and Ladislav Kouba as they beat the Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees 6-1 on Saturday night at the Laredo Entertainment Center in front of 5,695 fans. By scoring six goals the Bucks gave everyone in attendance a free frosty from Wendy's. Laredo has won back-to-back games against Rio Grande Valley, and seven of their last eight games overall. Laredo is 29-11-3 with a Southeast Division and Southern Conference best 61 points. David Lemanowicz stopped 36 of 37 shots to get the win and improve to 12-3-1. Evan Lindsay allowed three goals on 18 shots in 25:17 of work and got the loss to fall to 16-13-1. Terry Dunbar played the last 34:43 in net and allowed three goals on 21 shots. FINAL SCORE Laredo 6, Rio Grande Valley 1.
Shots Laredo 39 RGV 37
PP Laredo 0-5 RGV 0-6
- 02/03/06 - FRIDAY - vs. RIO GRANDE VALLEY -The Laredo Bucks got goals from four different players and a solid defensive effort as they beat the Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees 4-1 in front of 5,489 fans at the Laredo Entertainment Center on Friday night. The Bucks won for the seventh time in the last nine games as they took the first of three straight games between the Bucks and Killer Bees. Laredo is 28-11-3 with a Southeast Division and Southern Conference best 59 points. Dov Grumet-Morris stopped 26 of 27 shots to get the win and improve to 10-3-1. Evan Lindsay allowed four goals on 39 shots and took the loss to drop to 16-12-1. FINAL SCORE Laredo 4, Rio Grande Valley 1.
Shots Laredo 39 RGV 27
PP Laredo 2-5 RGV 0-7
WHY WAIT? BUCKS SINGLE GAME TICKETS AVAILABLE - Why wait in line? Buy your Bucks tickets online. Take advantage and purchase your Laredo Bucks tickets at www.ticketmaster.com. Use the link on the front page of the Bucks new website. For more information contact the Bucks at (956)-718-BUCKS (2825).
BECOME A BUCKS BACKER - Support the Bucks by becoming a Corporate Partner. For more information contact the Bucks at (956)-718-BUCKS (2825).
BUCKS IN THE COMMUNITY - To schedule an appearance by a Bucks player, coach, or member of the front office staff call Nicole Kupaks at (956) 523-6586 or email her at nkupaks@laredobucks.com.
BUCKS ON THE AIR / INTERNET
- Follow the Bucks on Laredo's Country 1490 AM. Also catch the Bucks live all season long on the world-wide-web at www.sportsjuice.com.
BUCKS HIGHLIGHTS ONLINE
- Listen to audio highlights of the Bucks online at www.laredobucks.com in the multimedia section.
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