Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees Weekly

February 27, 2012 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees News Release


The Killer Bees look down the homestretch of their season sitting only three points behind the Tulsa Oilers for the final playoff spot in the Berry Conference. The Bees have four games this weekend including two against Laredo and two against Texas.

THIS WEEKS GAMES

Tuesday vs Laredo Bucks, 7:00 p.m.

State Farm Arena - Hidalgo, Texas

Friday at Texas Brahmas, 7:30 p.m.

Ft. Worth Convention Center - Ft. Worth, Texas

Saturday at Texas Brahmas, 7:30 p.m.

Ft. Worth Convention Center - Ft. Worth, Texas

Sunday at Laredo Bucks, 4:00 p.m.

Laredo Energy Arena - Laredo, Texas

LAST WEEKS GAMES

Wednesday at Laredo Bucks, W 8-2

LAREDO, Texas- The Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees (21-24-7) scored a season high eight goals on the way to an 8-2 victory over the Laredo Bucks (19-29-1) on Wednesday night. The Bees were paced by Aaron Lee and Jason Dixon who each registered five points (two goals and three assists) and along with their linemate Brady Leavold were all a +6.

Friday vs Bloomington Blaze, W 6-4

HIDALGO, Texas- With the Rio Grande Killer Bees (22-24-7) still fighting for their playoff lives they had to come out strong against the Bloomington Blaze (18-27-6). It took every bit of the three periods but the Bees scrapped out a 6-4 win in Friday night in front of a sold out State Farm Arena.

Saturday vs Bloomington Blaze, L 2-3

HIDALGO, Texas- The Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees (22-25-7) fell against the Bloomington Blaze (19-27-6) by a 3-2 score on Saturday night. Dan Gendur and Craig Lineker scored the two Bees goals in the loss.

BEES NEED TO KNOW

. Dan Gendur has registered two hat tricks this season, Feb. 12 against Tulsa and Feb. 24 against Bloomington. Two hat tricks in one season is believed to be a first for the Bees.

. After the Feb. 24 game against Bloomington coach Terry Ruskowski moved into fourth all-time in games coached in the CHL. Ruskowski has coached 628 CHL games, nine season in Laredo and one with the Bees.

. When the Killer Bees scored their eighth goal against the Laredo Bucks on Feb. 22 it was the most ever allowed by Laredo at the Laredo Energy Arena, home of Bees coach Terry Ruskowski for the previous nine seasons.

. The Central Hockey League trade deadline has passed with the Bees standing pat. The lone trade this season was with Laredo to acquire the rights to Aaron Boogaard. The 2011-12 season is the first since the 2005-06 campaign in which the Bees made only one trade.

. Once Aaron Lee stepped onto the ice on Jan. 15, Texas history was made. The games was Lee's 224th time donning a Killer Bees sweater, a new franchise record. Lee passed Ryan Shymr.

. The 2011 calendar year has come to a close. The Bees finished with a 25-31-7 during 2011 spread over the end of last season and the start of this year.

The Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees are proud affiliates of the Florida Panthers and the San Antonio Rampage. Season, half-season, group, and single game tickets are available by callings 956-843-7825 or for more information visit killerbeehockey.com.



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