Rayz Back Home On Saturday Night, Sunday Afternoon

October 25, 2007 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Corpus Christi IceRays News Release


Your Corpus Christi Rayz return home for two big games this weekend on Saturday Night at 7:05pm and Sunday at 3:05pm. On Saturday Night, the Rayz host the Youngstown Steelhounds on Harley Davidson Men's Night, presented by Classic Rock 104.5FM. Then on Sunday afternoon, the Rayz biggest rivals, the Laredo Bucks, make their way to Corpus Christi for the first time this season for a Family Halloween Festival on Caller-Times Family Day. Tickets for both games are currently on sale at all Ticketmaster outlets - including HEB Plus and ticketmaster.com - and the American Bank Center Box Office. For more information, please call the Rayz at 361.814.PUCK.

After a weekend opening game on Friday Night in Laredo, Corpus Christi will host back to back games on Saturday and Sunday against a pair of currently undefeated teams. First on Saturday it's Harley Davidson Men's Night, presented by Classic Rock 104.5FM. Guys 18 and older can receive discounted tickets along with an exclusive chance to win a Buell Motorcycle at Harley Davidson of Corpus Christi. Come watch the Rayz battle the Steelhounds and try to remain unbeaten in regulation in their history against the third-year club. The Rayz are 5-0-2 all-time vs. the Hounds, including a 2-0-0 mark in Corpus Christi, with both wins coming in regulation. The Hounds sit with a 2-0 record after posting opening weekend road wins over Oklahoma City and Mississippi.

Then on Sunday it's a Family Halloween Festival with the Rayz hosting their biggest rivals on Caller-Times Family Day. The Laredo Bucks make their first of six visits to Corpus Christi on Sunday at 3:05pm for the first time since last April's playoff series between the rivals. Plus, the Rayz have once again joined with the Caller-Times to present Family Days at the American Bank Center. On Sunday afternoon, kids 12 and under will receive FREE tickets to the game with a full-priced adult ticket (limit two children per adult). Then, following the game fans can take the ice with the Rayz in a post-game skating session with the players.

Additionally, families are encouraged to come celebrate Halloween early with the Rayz. The American Bank Center concourse will be decorated to a Halloween theme and all fans who come to the game dressed up in a costume will receive a $2 discount at the window. (Note: In order to receive free children tickets, adults must pay full price for their ticket). All fans who come to the arena dressed in a costume will be able to participate in the Rayz costume contest at the game. Make sure to bring the entire family out for the Halloween Festival on Caller-Times Family Day Sunday afternoon. The Bucks are 3-0-0 and will play the Rayz twice this weekend in Laredo on Friday and in Corpus Christi on Sunday.

On Sunday the Rayz will also hold a "Shake Your Noodle" promotion at the game. All fans in attendance will have the opportunity to donate $1 at the game and receive a box of Kraft Macaroni & Cheese, that was donated by the Naval Air Station of Corpus Christi. Throughout the game, fans will be able to use the boxes as noise makers. Once the game ends, before exiting the arena, fans will return the boxes of Macaroni & Cheese and all the food and money raised will be donated by the NAS of Corpus Christi and the Rayz to the Corpus Christi Food Bank. Fans are encouraged to take part in this promotion and "Shake their Noodles" on Sunday in support of the Rayz and the Corpus Christi Food Bank.

The Rayz return to the American Bank Center on Saturday and Sunday with games against the Youngstown Steelhounds and Laredo Bucks. Saturday is Harley Davidson Men's Night, presented by Classic Rock 104.5FM. Sunday at 3:05pm is a Family Halloween Festival on Caller-Times Family Day. Tickets for both games are on sale now. Get yours today. The Rayz are proud to be celebrating a decade along the Gulf Coast and invite all of South Texas to join in the fun of the 2007-2008 campaign. Season tickets and corporate packages are currently available through the Rayz office. For more information, please call the Rayz at (361) 814-PUCK.



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