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Rayz drop tight one to Bucks 3-1

March 1, 2008 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Corpus Christi IceRays News Release


Laredo Bucks netminder Dustin Traylen made 30 saves on 31 shots to keep the Corpus Christi Rayz just out of reach on Saturday Night in a 3-1 Bucks win. The loss for the Rayz was the sixth straight game, without a win, dropping their record to 17-30-6. Austin and Amarillo both lost in regulation as well, keeping the Rayz six points back from the Austin Ice Bats and four back from the Amarillo Gorillas for the final playoff spot in the Southern Conference. The Rayz return to the American Bank Center on Sunday afternoon, concluding their four-game week hosting the Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees at 3:05pm. Tickets are on sale now. For more information, please call the Rayz at 361.814.PUCK. The Bucks got the lone goal of the first period on the power play. At 9:01 Adam Rivet slapped a shot past Jason Tapp from the left circle to give the Bucks a 1-0 lead. The Rayz played well in the frame, generating chances but could not solve Dustin Traylen in the first. The Rayz outshot the Bucks 14-9, but went into the locker room trailing after one period.

Neither team found the back of the net in the second period and the Bucks held on to their 1-0 advantage. The Rayz outshot the Bucks 11-8 in the frame.

Alex Goupil scored a shorthanded goal at 5:53 to give the Bucks a 2-0 lead in the third. The Rayz crawled back within one when Joe Blaznek beat Traylen on a slap shot off a faceoff at 11:06 to make it 2-1 Bucks. Laredo sealed the win with an empty net power play goal from Chris Korchinski at 19:58.

Tapp made 23 saves on 25 shots and took the loss, dropping to 17-25-6. Traylen's record with the win jumped to 22-7-2. Corpus Christi went 0-8 on the power play and Laredo was 2-7 on the man advantage. The Rayz outshot the Bucks 30-25.

The Rayz return home to host the Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees on Sunday afternoon at 3:05pm. It's Caller-Times Family Day. Kids 12 and under get FREE tickets with the purchase of regular priced adult tickets. Plus fans can skate with the Rayz in a post-game skating party. Tickets are on sale now. Call 814-PUCK for more ticket information.

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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