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More Rayz Rewards winners announced

September 15, 2004 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Corpus Christi IceRays News Release


Corpus Christi, Texas – The Corpus Christi Rayz announced the winners of their Second Period Rayz Rewards drawing Wednesday afternoon. Rayz Rewards is a ticket benefit program designed exclusively for Rayz season ticket holders. The Grand Prize Winner for the Second Period drawing was Scott McClarren, who won the opportunity to help coach the Rayz during a regular season game. Scott will shadow Head Coach, Ken McRae before, during and after the game, in the locker room and on the bench as part of the Rayz coaching staff. The third and final drawing of the Rayz Reward Program closes on October 15th and will give one Grand Prize winner the chance of a lifetime to actually play a regular season game for the Rayz.

McClarren will get to experience exactly what it's like to be a Coach for the Rayz as he will participate in all the aspects of the coaching position. He will be involved in the tape sessions prior to the game that involve scouting the Rayz opponents. From there, he will find himself inside the locker room before the game as the Coach addresses his team. Once the Rayz take the ice, Scott will be on the Rayz bench at the AmericanBank Center helping to coach his Rayz to a victory.

Several other first period prizes were awarded on Wednesday, and seven new Rayz season ticket holders were selected as winners. Dale McDonald won the chance to conduct a ceremonial puck drop before a game at the AmericanBank Center this season. The event will be commemorated with an autographed photo of the face-off. Rick Oliviera won two free airline tickets anywhere in the continental United States courtesy of Delta Airlines. Paul Boehk won a behind the scenes look at a Rayz game this season. Mike Daniels with Anchor Plumbing, won a skating party for 20 at the Memorial Coliseum, including skate rentals and instruction from members of the Corpus Christi Rayz team. Larry Wielgot won a dinner for four with two players/coaches from the Rayz. Tom Busby won an all-day fishing excursion in the Coastal Bend. Corpus Family Chiropractic won a free lunch delivered to their office by a member of the Rayz hockey team or Sting Team Dancer.

The Rayz Rewards package offers Rayz season ticket holders the opportunity to win prizes relating to the Rayz all summer long. Each season ticket holder will receive automatic entry into the Rayz Rewards when they purchase their tickets or place a deposit on their seat order. Only one more Rayz Rewards drawings will be held prior to the start of the season. The third period deadline is October 15th and all season ticket holders prior to the deadline will be eligible for that drawing. The Rayz would like to wish congratulations to all the Rayz Rewards winners thus far.

The Rayz will begin the 2004-05 season in Austin on October 22nd, and host the Laredo Bucks in the first ever event at the AmericanBank Center on November 5th and 7:05pm. Training camp officially opens up on Monday, October 11, 2004. The Rayz will host three preseason games, including one versus the Mexico National Hockey Team in the Memorial Coliseum. Preseason games begin on Thursday, October 14, 2004. Make your plans to be a part of all 30 Corpus Christi Rayz home dates this season and cash in on the Rayz Rewards Season Ticket Benefit Package or "Rayz for Hire" program today. Group rates and corporate sponsorship packages are currently available. For more information, please contact the Rayz at (361) 814-PUCK or log on to the Rayz website at www.ccrayz.com.

First Period Rayz Rewards – Ended August 15th, 2004

GRAND PRIZE: Road Trip!

One lucky fan will win a trip on the road with the Corpus Christi Rayz to an away hockey game. See what life on the road is like up close and personal, as you join the Rayz on the team bus, in the opposing team's arena and get the full road trip experience. Winner – Richard Barkley

First Prizes:

- Your Personal Rayz FORE-some

Hit the links with your favorite members of the Corpus Christi Rayz. The winner will be treated to a complimentary round of golf along with Rayz players/coaches, and see how you and the Rayz fare at their second best sport. Winner – Danny Hedrick

- On the Air with the Rayz

Here's your chance to broadcast a Rayz game live from the American Bank Center. The winner will join the Rayz broadcast team during one of the home games and serve as the color analyst during the game. Winner – Kari Klootnyk

- Rayz Autographed Memorabilia

Win your very own piece of Rayz history with an autographed piece of equipment from your favorite team. Fans can win their choice of a team autographed hockey stick or helmet.

Winner – Brenda Law

- Party Time!

You're already heading to the Rayz game, but now 20 of your closest friends can come along for the ride. This winner gets 20 group tickets to a Rayz regular season game and a pre-game party at the American Bank Center. Warning: Winner may experience growth in friends.

Winner – Lee Montgomery

- Houston, We Have Lift-Off

Win two complimentary tickets to a Houston Astros game at Minute-Maid Field, a free hotel stay and travel expenses. See Major League action as the Astros host the best of the big leagues.

Winner - Debbie Foster

- Rayz Block Party

It's a party at your place, and everyone's invited...including the Rayz hockey team. This time the party is coming to you as the Rayz, food, drinks and entertainment will provided at this special event in your honor. Winner – Leroy Jaramillo

- Treasure Chest

You and a guest will sail away on the Texas Treasure Casino Cruise. Get treated to a VIP meal in Stephanie's Club, before you enter the casino for a night filled with gambling fun and excitement.

Winner – Dale Smolik

Second Period Rayz Rewards – Ended September 15th, 2004

GRAND PRIZE: Help Coach the Rayz

The winner will be side by side with Rayz Head Coach, Ken McRae for a Rayz home game in the 2004-2005 season. The lucky fan will get a behind the scenes look at coaching as they shadow Coach McRae in the locker room, and on the bench during the game.

Winner – Scott McClarren

First Prizes:

- Ceremonial Puck Drop

The winner will be introduced to the crowd at the American Bank Center during a Rayz home game and drop the ceremonial first puck of the game. The winner will keep the puck, along with an autographed commemorative photograph of the event.

Winner – Dale McDonald

- Support the Rayz All Over USA

Take your show on the road as the winner will receive two (2) free airline tickets aboard Delta Airlines, anywhere Delta flies in the Continental United States. You can follow the Rayz on a road trip, or just get away for the weekend. Don't forget your Rayz gear!

Winner – Rick Oliviera

- Rayz Access

Get a behind the scenes look at everything that goes into a Rayz home game with your all-access look. Follow the players, coaches, promotional team, broadcasters and much more with this in-depth look at what makes Rayz hockey come to life.

Winner – Paul Boehk

- Skate it Up

This winner and 19 of their friends will get a Rayz skating party at the Memorial Coliseum. The skating party includes ice time, free rental skates and skating instructions from members of the Rayz team. Winner – Mike Daniels

- Check Please

It's dinner with the Rayz as you and three guests will be treated to dine with two Rayz players/coaches. The six of you will spend an evening in a social setting, giving you the opportunity to know the Rayz in a way never possible before.

Winner – Larry Wielgot

- Catch Some Rayz

Catch some Rayz, and don't stop there. Catch everything you can on this complimentary all-day fishing excursion. Reel in a day full of fun and as many fish as you can with this Rayz Reward. Winner – Tom Busby

- Lunch Delivery

Who said there's no such thing as a free lunch? There is for this lucky Rayz fan. Get treated to a complimentary lunch, specially delivered to your home or office by a Rayz player or member of the Rayz Dance Team.

Winner - Corpus Family Chiropractic

Third Period Rayz Rewards – Ends October 15th, 2004

GRAND PRIZE: Become a Rayz Player

The winner will sign an official CHL contract with the Rayz, suit up for a regular season game, practice with the team and start the game for the Rayz. The newest member of the Rayz will have a jersey made with their name and number to keep along with their hockey stick.

First Prizes:

- Practice With Rayz in Full Hockey Gear

This is your chance to see how well you match up with a professional hockey team, or just to get an in depth look at how the Rayz prepare for a game when no one is watching. This winner will have the chance to practice with the Rayz.

- Practice and Perform with the Rayz Dance Team

Heat up the ice with the Rayz Dance Team, as a Rayz season ticket holder will win their chance to practice and then perform with the Dance Team. Learn the moves, hang out with the ladies and then strut your stuff at center ice during a Rayz home game.

- San Antonio or Bust

You and a guest will be treated to a weekend getaway in beautiful San Antonio. Experience all of San Antonio has to offer, including the world famous, Alamo and River Walk. Stay for three days and two nights as you enjoy one of the nicest cities in Texas.

- Sweet as Sugar

Become the center of attention as you pump up the crowd as the Rayz mascot, Sugar Ray, for one period during a Rayz game. Greet the fans, sign autographs and cheer on the Rayz as one of the CHL's most recognized mascots.

Rayz & More

Get a view of a different kind of Ray, along with other exotic sea creatures with four complimentary passes to the Texas State Aquarium, in downtown Corpus Christi.

- Voice Over

This fan will become the Public Address Announcer inside the American Bank Center for a period during a Rayz home game. Announce the Rayz goals, the penalties, welcome the Rayz onto the ice and take full control over the American Bank Center loudspeakers.

- Rayz Shopping Spree

This fan will receive $100 in Rayz gift certificates to purchase Rayz merchandise at the American Bank Center. Take your pick of jerseys, hats, shirts and more and shop away courtesy of the Rayz.



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