Laredo Bucks Weekly Update

Published on December 5, 2006 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
Laredo Bucks News Release


LAREDO, Texas - The Laredo Bucks went 1-1-1 this past week. The Bucks fell 4-2 in Austin on Friday, and then dropped a 4-3 overtime decision at the LEC to the Ice Bats Saturday. Sunday the Bucks beat the Corpus Christi Rayz on the road 3-2. Laredo is 10-6-2 with 22 points and in first place in the Southeast Division. The Bucks host Corpus Christi on Wednesday in the McDonald's Kids Day Matinee game at the LEC at 11 a.m. Tickets are $8.50 for all ages. The Bucks are offering a family four pack of season tickets for the 2006-07 CHL regular season, which works out to just over $7 a seat per game and is a 48 % savings off walkup prices. For more info on 2006-07 Bucks season tickets log onto www.laredobucks.com or call (956) 718-BUCK (2825).

UPCOMING PROMOTIONS

- Don't miss Country Texas Lottery Night on Friday with the Laredo Bucks at the LEC as the Bucks battle the Austin Ice Bats at 7:30 p.m. It's your chance to win a free Texas Lottery scratch-off ticket! Remember the Texas Lottery supports Texas education, so play the games of Texas from the Texas Lottery because next time it could be you! Fans can get four tickets, four hot dogs and four sodas starting at $48. There will be a post-game skate after the game.

- The Bucks tangle with the Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees at the Whataburger Christmas Kickoff. Fans can get a Polaroid with Santa Bucky for $5 and the first 2,000 fans will get a Bucks Santa Claus hat courtesy of Whataburger. There will be a post-game skate with the Bucks players. Fans can get four tickets, four hot dogs and four sodas starting at $48.

LAREDO BUCKS TOY DRIVE

- The Bucks will be collecting toys at home games thru the month of December to donate to various local hospitals or charities. People are encouraged to bring a new toy to the games at the LEC to help the less fortunate. Fans who donate will receive a raffle ticket for some great prizes. Donations will also be collected at the LEC during non game days prior to Christmas, concluding on December 22nd.

DECEMBER SPECIAL

- The Bucks are making a special offer to season ticket holders for the month of December. Season ticket holders can get $2 per seat off the purchase of any extra tickets, or to use at the Bucks team store thru December. Coupons will be mailed out, or you can contact your Bucks ticket representative at 718-BUCK (2825).

BUCKS OVERALL RECORD: 10-6-2 ( 22 Points, 1st in SE Division )-----Won One

BUCKS HOME RECORD: 4-3-2-----Winless Three

BUCKS ROAD RECORD: 6-3-0-----Won One

BUCKS VERSUS UPCOMING OPPONENTS

- CORPUS CHRISTI RAYZ -

2006-07 REGULAR SEASON: Laredo is 2-1-0 against the Rayz in 2006-07. The Bucks beat the Rayz 4-2 on 10/21 at the American Bank Center in the season opener for each team. The Rayz beat the Bucks 5-3 at the LEC on 10/31. This is the third of 13 meetings this season. Laredo beat the Rayz 3-2 on 12/03 with three third period goals. This is the fourth of 13 meetings this season.

2005-06 REGULAR SEASON: Laredo went 10-2-1 against Corpus in 05-06. The Bucks were 6-1-1 at the LEC and 4-1-0 in Corpus. Overall the Bucks outscored the Rayz 48-24.

All-time: The Bucks are 40-12-1 all-time against Corpus Christi, outscoring the Rayz 221-121. The Bucks are 22-4-1 at the LEC against Corpus.

- AUSTIN ICE BATS -

2006-07 REGULAR SEASON: Laredo is 2-1-1 against Austin. The Bucks beat the Ice Bats 5-3 on 10/29 in Austin. Forward Jeff Genovy registered a hat trick. On 11/03 the Bucks beat the Ice Bats 6-5 in overtime on the road as Bobby Chaumont scored the game winning goal. The Ice Bats beat the Bucks 4-2 in Austin on 12/02. On 12/03 the Bucks rallied from a 3-0 deficit to tie the game at 3-3, before falling 4-3 in overtime to Austin at the LEC.

2005-06: REGULAR SEASON: The Bucks were 7-1-0 against Austin in the 2005-06 season. Laredo was 4-0-0 at home and 3-1-0 on the road.

All-time: Laredo is 28-13-2 against the Ice Bats all-time. The Bucks have out scored the Ice Bats 151-113 over that stretch. Laredo is 11-10-0 all-time in Austin,

- RIO GRANDE VALLEY KILLER BEES -

2006-07: REGULAR SEASON: Laredo is 1-2-0 against RGV. The Killer Bees defeated the Bucks 4-2 on 10/28 at the LEC. The Bucks rallied from an early 2-0 deficit and beat the Killer Bees 5-2 on 11/10 at the Dodge Arena as Igor Agarunov scored a pair of goals.

2005-06: REGULAR SEASON: The Bucks went 8-4-2 against the Killer Bees in the 05-06 regular season.

2006 Post-Season: The Bucks defeated the Killer Bees four games to two in the first round of the CHL Playoffs. Bucks forward Jeff Bes ended the series with a Game Six OT winner at the Dodge Arena.

All-time: Laredo is 25-11-4 against the Killer Bees, outscoring Rio Grande Valley 146-98. The Bucks are 10-8-3 all-time at the Dodge, and 15-3-1 all-time at the LEC. The teams met in the first round of the 2004 CHL playoffs with the Bucks sweeping the Killer Bees three games to none and again in the first round in 2006 with the Bucks winning four games to none.

TOUGH STRETCH ENDS

- Laredo ended a season high four game winless streak by beating Corpus Christi 3-2 on 12/03.

GO LOW

- Laredo held Corpus Christi to 16 shots on 12/03 in a 3-2 victory. It was the least shots allowed by the Bucks this season, eclipsing the previous low of 24 done twice before.

FALLING BEHIND EARLY

- Laredo has allowed the first goal in 12 of 18 games so far this season, including three straight. The Bucks are 7-3-2 when the opponent scores first.

WEIRD NUMBER

- Laredo is 5-1-0 on the road against Southeast Division opponents, their first loss came 4-2 on 12/01 in AUS. The Bucks are 0-3-1 at home against the same teams.

CRITICAL STRETCH

- Laredo is in a string of eight straight against SE Division foes, and a stretch where they play 15 of 17 inside the division. The Bucks is 1-1-1 in this span.

LOW SHOTS

- Laredo allowed Corpus Christi just two shots in the second period on 12/03 at COR. It was the least shots allowed in a period this season by the Bucks.

HOLD THEM DOWN

- Laredo is 7-0-0 when they allow two goals or less.

SEASON HIGH TIED

- Laredo tied a season high with three goals in the third period on 12/03 against COR. It was the sixth time they have done that this season.

POWER PLAY NUMBERS

- Laredo has scored on the man advantage in 12 of the last 15 games and three straight. The Bucks are five for their last 19 on the power play.

SEASON HIGH

- Laredo allowed a season high 36 shots to AUS on 12/02 in a 4-3 OT loss. The previous high was 35 to COR on 10/31.

SEASON HIGH PART TWO

- Laredo set a season high with 44 shots on 12/01 in a 4-2 loss at AUS. The previous was 39 shots in a 3-2 OT win over BOS on 11/11. In addition the Bucks set a season high with 21 shots in the second period against AUS, eclipsing their previous high of 18 in a frame on 11/11 against BOS, also done on 10/31 against COR.

WHERE IS THE O?

- Laredo has scored just 12 total goals in the last five games and have gone 1-2-2.

MORE IS GOOD

- Laredo is 0-5-0 this season when the score two goals on less. On the flip side the Bucks are 10-1-2 when they score three goals on more.

BUCKS WEEKLY GAME RECAPS

- 12/03/06 - SUNDAY - @ CORPUS CHRISTI - The defending CHL President's Cup Champion Laredo Bucks got a terrific third period comeback and great special teams play as they beat the Corpus Christi Rayz 3-2 at the AmericanBank Center on Sunday afternoon. Laredo scored three third period goals, including a pair on the power play, and stopped all eight Rayz power play chances as they improved to 10-6-2 with 22 points. Eric Marvin stopped 14 of 16 shots and improved to 5-3-2. Brent Zelenewich allowed three goals on 32 shots and fell to 2-3-1. FINAL SCORE Laredo 3, Corpus Christi 2.

Shots Laredo 32 COR 16

PP Laredo 2-5 COR 0-8

- 12/02/06 - SATURDAY - vs. AUSTIN - The defending CHL President's Cup Champion Laredo Bucks rallied from a 3-0 deficit to get a standings point as they fell 4-3 in sudden death overtime to the Austin Ice Bats in front of 5,002 at the LEC on Saturday. The Buck are now 9-6-2 with 20 points and in second place in the Southeast Division. Mike DiLorenzo allowed three goals on 11 shots in 20:48 of work and did not factor in the decision. Eric Marvin came on in relief and was terrific stopping 23 of 24 shots in 43:11, but took the tough luck loss and is now 4-3-2. Kevin Couture stopped 31 of 34 and got the win to improve to 3-3-0. FINAL SCORE Austin 4, Laredo 3 in sudden death.

Shots Laredo 34 AUS 35

PP Laredo 2-8 AUS 1-7

- 12/01/06 - FRIDAY - @ AUSTIN - The defending CHL President's Cup Champion Laredo Bucks fell 4-2 to the Austin Ice Bats at the Chaparral Ice Center in Austin on Friday night. The Bucks suffered their first road loss in the Southeast Division, but at 9-6-1 with 19 points they remain in first place in the division. Austin forward John McNabb led the Ice Bats with two goals. Eric Marvin allowed three goals on 29 shots and fell to 4-3-1. Miguel Beaudry stopped 42 of 44 shots and improved to 4-3-4. FINAL SCORE Austin 4, Laredo 2.

Shots Laredo 44 AUS 30

PP Laredo 1-6 AUS 0-5

2006-07 BUCKS SINGLE GAME TICKETS ON SALE

- Single game tickets for the Bucks start at $14.95. Of the 32 home games, 25 will take place on either a Friday, Saturday or Sunday. Game times will remain the same for the 2006-07 season. Weekday games begin at 7 p.m., while Friday and Saturday night games are at 7:30 p.m. Sunday games will be at 4 p.m.

2006-07 BUCKS SEASON TICKETS

- The Bucks are offering a family four pack of season tickets for the 2006-07 CHL regular season, that works out to just over $7 a seat per game and is a 48 % savings off walkup prices. For more info contact a Bucks season ticket representative at (956) 718-BUCK (2825).

BECOME A BUCKS CORPORATE PARTNER

- Your company can become a vital part of the Laredo Bucks family by reaching our fans with your business message. To create a customized advertising package for your company, contact Summer Barrera at (956) 523-7723 or sbarrera@laredobucks.com.

BUCKS IN THE COMMUNITY

- To schedule an appearance by a Bucks player, coach, or member of the front office staff call Traci Melendez at (956) 718-BUCK (2825) or email her at tmelendez@laredobucks.com.

POST-GAME SKATES

- There will be post-game skates at the LEC following Friday, Saturday and Sunday games. The only exceptions will be if there is a post-game jersey auction, there will not be a post-game skate.

BUCKS ON THE AIR

- Listen to every Bucks game, home and away, on Norteno 1490. You can also hear the Bucks online at www.laredobucks.com.

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