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Rayz beat Bucks 3-2

December 1, 2007 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Corpus Christi IceRays News Release


Rayz goaltender Jason Tapp stood on his head all night, and the Corpus Christi Rayz struck three times in the third period to come from behind and beat the Laredo Bucks 3-2 at the Laredo Entertainment Center on Saturday. Geno Parrish, Brent Howarth and Joe Blaznek tallied for the Rayz who extended their winning streak to three straight. The Rayz improved to 5-11-1 and handed the Bucks their first Southern Conference regulation loss this season. The Rayz will now return home for a season high, five-game homestand beginning on Sunday. Corpus Christi is back home on Sunday at 3:05pm to host the Ice Bats on Caller-Times Family Day. Kids 12 and under get free tickets with a full paying adult. Tickets are on sale now. Please call 814-PUCK for more information, or visit the Rayz online at www.ccrayz.com

The Bucks and Rayz played a wide open first period with plenty of scoring chances. The Bucks had the majority of quality chances while the Rayz had the single best chance when Joe Blaznek struck the left post from just outside the crease on a Corpus Christi power play. According to the Laredo Entertainment Center, the Bucks outshot the Rayz 15-6 in the period.

The Bucks broke the scoreless tie early in the second period when rookie Brent MacSween rushed down the right wing side and tuck the puck in behind Jason Tapp for his ninth goal at 1:12. The Bucks outshot the Rayz 12-3 in the period and took a 1-0 lead into the final frame.

The Rayz erupted in the third for three straight goals to take the lead. Geno Parrish tied the score at 9:44 with a wrist shot from the top of the right circle. The Rayz then took their first advantage on a power play when Justin Quenneville found Brent Howarth at the right edge of the slot and fed him for the 2-1 Rayz lead at 15:04. Joe Blaznek added the insurance marker at 17:56 when he picked off a pass at the Rayz blue line while Corpus was shorthanded and raced into the Bucks end, and deflected a puck off Traylen and into the net for a 3-1 lead. The Bucks got within one on a shorthanded, extra attacker goal when Igor Agarunov scored a wrap around marker at 19:38, but Tapp and the Rayz held on for their first win over Laredo this season. The win was also the Rayz first this season in regulation and snapped Laredo's winning streak at four games.

Tapp made 39 saves on 41 shots. He earned the win, improving to 5-9-1. Traylen took the loss falling to 10-4-1 turning aside 17 of 20 shots. The Rayz went 1-8 on the power play and the Bucks were 0-6. The Bucks outshot the Rayz 41-20.

Corpus Christi returns home tomorrow for a Sunday afternoon showdown with the Austin Ice Bats. It's Caller-Times Family Day at 3:05pm and kids 12 and under receive free tickets with a full paying adult - limit two kids per adult. Plus the Rayz will take the ice with the fans following the game in a free post-game skating session. Tickets are on sale now. For more information, please call the Rayz at 361.814.PUCK or visit the new Rayz website at www.ccrayz.com.

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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