Laredo Bucks Weekly Update
Published on April 12, 2007 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
Laredo Bucks News Release
LAREDO, Texas - The Laredo Bucks went 3-0 this past week. The Bucks beat Rio Grande Valley on Friday night on the road 4-1 in Game Three. Saturday night in Game Four on the road the Bucks shutout the Killer Bees 3-0. Monday night Laredo returned home and beat Rio 3-2 in sudden death overtime in Game Five to finish off their first round series, winning four games to one. Laredo will take on the Corpus Christi Rayz in the second round of the CHL Playoffs presented by Westwind Homes. Games One and Two will be at the LEC this coming Monday and Tuesday with a 7 p.m. face off both nights. Fans can take advantage of four tickets for $48. Tickets are currently on sale. Also purchase your 2007 Bucks CHL playoff package or commit a $50 deposit to 2007-08 Bucks season tickets and be entered to win a four day, three night trip to Las Vegas, including air fair for two from Allegiant Air, hotel and $500 spending money. For more info call (956)-718-BUCK (2825).
UPCOMING PROMOTIONS
- The Bucks take on the Corpus Christi Rayz in Game One of the second round of the CHL Playoffs at the LEC on Monday. Face off is set for 7 p.m. The first 2,000 fans get a Bucks rally towel courtesy of A-1 Collision Super Center, Westwind Homes, Hillside Nursery and McDonalds.
BUCKS BEACH BASH
- The Bucks are having a Beach Bash during the entire second round against the Corpus Christi Rayz. Fans are encouraged to wear Hawaiian shirts and other beach gear when they come to the games. Their will be leis for sale at the games to complete the mood.
VIVA LAS VEGAS
- Purchase your 2007 Bucks CHL playoff package or commit a $50 deposit to 07-08 Bucks season tickets and be entered to win a four day, three night trip to Las Vegas, including air fair for two from Allegiant Air, hotel and $500 spending money.
PLAYOFF SPECIAL
- The Bucks are offering four tickets for $48 for the second round of the playoffs. Plus the LEC is having great food specials.
BUCKS VERSUS OPPONENT IN REGULAR SEASON
- CORPUS CHRISTI RAYZ -
2006-07 REGULAR SEASON: Laredo went 8-4-1 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. Laredo beat the Rayz 3-2 on 12/03 with three third period goals. On 12/06 Laredo beat Corpus 2-1 in overtime on a goal by Jeff Bes at the LEC. On 12/22 the Bucks beat the Rayz 5-4 in overtime on a goal by Adam Rivet at the LEC. Kevin Reiter stopped 33 of 34 shots on 01/27 in a 2-1 victory for the Bucks at Corpus Christi. On 01/28 the Bucks blew a 4-1 lead with seven minutes to play and fell 5-4 in a shootout. The Rayz beat the Bucks 3-1 at the LEC on 02/11. Corpus Christi beat the Bucks 6-1 at the LEC on 02/14. Laredo beat the Rayz 4-3 on the road on 02/24. The Bucks rallied for a 2-1 overtime victory on 03/04 at Corpus Christi as forward Serge Dube scored the game winner. On 03/11 the Rayz returned the favor with a 2-1 victory over the Bucks at the LEC. The Bucks closed the regular season with a 5-2 win as Steve Simoes scored two goals.
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 46-15-2 all-time against Corpus Christi, outscoring the Rayz 248-148. The Bucks are 24-6-1 at the LEC against Corpus.
*** 2007 BUCKS PLAYOFF TIDBITS***
WALK OFF WIN
- The Bucks beat RGV 3-2 in overtime on Neil Clark's goal at 3:38 of the first overtime on 04-09 to end the series in five games. It was the fifth series ending overtime goal in Bucks franchise history.
BUCKS FIRST ROUND SUCCESS
- The Bucks are 5-0 all-time in first round series after beating RGV four games to one. Laredo has a cumulative record of 18-8 in first round play.
ALMOST TWO-TO-ONE
- The Bucks out scored RGV 17-9 in their first round series.
NUMBER ONE
- The Bucks are #1 in the CHL playoffs allowing 1.80 goals per game. Laredo was third in the regular season at 2.66 per game allowed.
BLANKING
- The Bucks shutout RGV 3-0 in Game Four of the first round on 04/07. In the regular season Laredo had four shutouts.
ROAD SUCCESS CARRIES OVER
- The Bucks beat RGV 4-2 in Game Three and 3-0 in Game Four of the first round on the road. Dating back to the regular season Laredo has won 18 of the last 23 on the road.
RARE GOAL
- The Bucks scored a five-on-three shorthanded goal against RGV on 04/06 in the first round in a 4-2 win. Laredo had just seven shorthanded goals in the regular season, the least in the CHL, and none when down two men.
PLAYOFF SPECIAL TEAMS
- The Bucks went 5 for 37 (13.5 %) vs. RGV in the first round of the playoffs, scoring one goal in each game. On the penalty kill Laredo was 25 of 27 (92.6 %).
CHANCE TO ELIMINATE
- The Bucks are 10-2 all-time in games in which they can eliminate their opponent in a playoff series after beating RGV in Game Five 3-2 in sudden death on 04/09.
FACING ELIMINATION
- The Bucks are 6-3 all-time in games when they face elimination.
LOTS OF RUBBER
- The Bucks fired a playoff franchise record 61 shots in Game One of the first round vs. RGV on 03/30 in a 4-3 loss.
BUCKS GAME ONE MOJO STUMBLES
- The Bucks have played 12 Game Ones in their brief history. The Bucks are 10-2 in Game Ones after falling 4-3 to RGV on 03/30.
BUCKS GAME TWO HISTORY
- The Bucks are 7-5 in Game Twos in franchise history after beating RGV 4-1 on 03/31.
BUCKS GAME THREE HISTORY
- The Bucks are 6-6 all-time in Game Threes in franchise history after beating RGV 4-2 on 04/06.
BUCKS GAME FOUR HISTORY
- The Bucks are 5-5 all-time in Game Fours in franchise history after beating RGV 3-0 on 04/07.
BUCKS GAME FIVE HISTORY
- The Bucks are 8-2 all-time in Game Fives in franchise history after beating RGV 3-2 in overtime on 04/09.
YOU AGAIN
- The Bucks took on RGV in the first round for the third time in four seasons. 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 two.
BUCKS PLAYOFF SERIES HISTORY
- This is the 13th playoff series in Laredo Bucks franchise history. The Bucks have made the playoffs in all five seasons and have a 10-2 record in playoff series. All-time the Bucks are 41-23 (0.641 win %) in the playoffs.
TRYING TO REPEAT
- The Bucks are looking to capture back-to-back President's Cup titles. The last CHL team to repeat was the Memphis RiverKings in 2002 and 2003.
SCORING FIRST LAST YEAR WAS BIG
- Laredo went 9-2 when scoring first last post-season. The 11 first goals by the Bucks were the most in the CHL playoffs. This playoff campaign Laredo is 4-0 when scoring first.
HOME ICE ADVANTAGE LAST YEAR --- THIS YEAR
- Home teams won 30 of 39 games played in the last years CHL playoffs. Laredo went 8-0 on home ice and out scored teams 38-10. In the 2007 playoff campaign home teams are 21-16.
BUCKS OVERTIME PLAYOFF MOJO
- After beating RGV 3-2 in sudden death on 04/09 in Game Five the Bucks have won at least one overtime game in each playoff series in franchise history with the exception of the 2005 Southern Conference Finals against Amarillo.
BUCKS PLAYOFF SERIES RECAPS
- GAME FIVE --- 04/09/07 - MONDAY - vs. RIO GRANDE VALLEY --- The defending CHL President's Cup Champion Laredo Bucks got a goal from forward Neil Clark 3:38 into sudden death overtime to beat the Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees 3-2 in Game Five to finish off their first round series. It was the fifth series ending overtime victory in franchise history for the Bucks, who won the series four games to one. Kevin Reiter stopped 18 of 20 shots and got the win to improve to 2-1 in 63:38. Former Buck Jeremy Symington stopped 45 of 48 in a terrific performance in 63:38 and fell to 0-1. FINAL SCORE Laredo 3, Rio Grande Valley 2 in sudden death.
Shots Laredo 48 RGV 20
PP Laredo 1-5 RGV 1-5
- GAME FOUR --- 04/07/07 - SATURDAY - @ RIO GRANDE VALLEY --- The defending CHL President's Cup Champion Laredo Bucks got 21 saves from goalie Eric Marvin as they shutout the Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees 3-0 at the Dodge Arena in Game Four of their first round CHL playoff series. With the win the Bucks take a three games to one lead in the series. Marvin made 21 saves for his first playoff shutout and improved to 2-0. His .979 save percentage leads the CHL playoffs. Jeff Van Nynatten allowed two goals on 26 shots and fell to 1-3. FINAL SCORE Laredo 3, Rio Grande Valley 0.
Shots Laredo 27 RGV 22
PP Laredo 1-8 RGV 0-5
- GAME THREE --- 04/06/07 - FRIDAY - @ RIO GRANDE VALLEY --- The defending CHL President's Cup Champion Laredo Bucks survived a frenzied atmosphere at the Dodge Arena on Friday night to emerge with a 4-2 victory in Game Three of their best of seven first round playoff series. With the win the Bucks take a two games to one lead in the series. Kevin Reiter stopped 21 of 23 shots in 60 minutes and improved to 1-1. Jeff Van Nynatten allowed four goals on 24 shots and fell to 1-2. FINAL SCORE Laredo 4, Rio Grande Valley 2.
Shots Laredo 24 RGV 23
PP Laredo 1-8 RGV 0-5
Series Standing --- LAR wins series 4-1
2007 BUCKS PLAYOFF TICKETS
- Bucks playoff tickets are now available. For more info call (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.
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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