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Rayz Add Forward Bloomingburg

November 8, 2007 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Corpus Christi IceRays News Release


The Corpus Christi Rayz have signed forward Jason Bloomingburg, Rayz Head Coach Ken McRae announced on Thursday afternoon. Bloomingburg is a rookie who has appeared in ten pro games in the ECHL at the end of last year and the beginning of this season. In order to make room on the roster, the Rayz waived defenseman Gregg Johannesen late Wednesday afternoon. Bloomingburg joins the Rayz for this weekend's games in Laredo on Friday Night and Odessa on Saturday. Corpus Christi begins a season-long, five-game road trip on Friday Night. The Rayz will return to the American Bank Center on November 24th when they host the Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees on Military Appreciation Night. Get your individual Rayz tickets at the American Bank Center Box Office, any Ticketmaster outlet, or online at ticketmaster.com. For more ticket information, or group discounts, call the Rayz at 361.814.PUCK.

Bloomingburg, 25, joins Corpus Christi after appearing in four games for the ECHL's August Lynx. While there, the 5'10", 200 lbs. forward had one goal and nine penalty minutes. Prior to this season, Bloomingburg attended training camp with the Fresno Falcons, and last year played six games with the Alaska Aces, where he also tallied one goal. Before turning pro, the Canton, MI native played four seasons of collegiate hockey. Bloomingburg played as a freshman at Providence College, and then finished up his college career with three seasons at Wayne State. Bloomingburg finished in the top five in team scoring in each of his three years at Wayne State, and was second in points as both a sophomore and senior.

Johannesen, 25, made the Rayz roster after earning a spot in training camp. The defenseman appeared in six games for Corpus Christi before being waived.

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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