Ruskowski Goes For 450th Career Win As Bucks Host Mudbugs

January 12, 2008 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Laredo Bucks News Release


LAREDO, TX- The Laredo Bucks of the Central Hockey League will look to win their third straight game tonight as they host their bitter rival Bossier-Shreveport at 7:30pm at the Laredo Entertainment Center.

Tonight could be a milestone night for Bucks head coach/GM Terry Ruskowski, as he is one win shy of 450 in his head coaching career.

January 12th, 2008

Bossier-Shreveport (22-7-3, 47pts, 1st in Northeast Div., 2nd in Northern Conf.) at Laredo (26-8-2, 54pts, 1st in Southeast Div., 1st in Southern Conf), 7:30pm, Laredo Entertainment Center

Radio: Norteno 1490 (pre-game 7:10pm

Listen in the Arena: 105,3-fm

Internet radio: www.laredobucks.com (sportsjuice)

TV: CHL Network (www.nifty-tv.com/chl)

All-time series (regular season)

Bucks trail series 4-9-1

Last meeting: March 13, 2007: @BOS 5, LAR 1

Two of the most successful teams in the Central Hockey League face off tonight in a rematch of the 2004 and 2006 President's Cup Finals.

The Bucks come into tonight;s game having won two straight games, and eight of their last nine.

Last night Laredo came from behind to beat Arizona in a shootout 6-5. The Bucks trailed by scores of 2-0, 3-1, 4-3, and 5-4 before Matt Summers scored the game-winner in the sixth round of the shootout.

Igor Agarunov scored two goals, with Jeff Bes handing out three assists, while Andrew Desjardins scored a goal, and had two assists to lead the Bucks. John Ceci won his first game in a Bucks uniform as he set aside 27 of 32 Sundogs shots, including all six in overtime.

With his three assists last night Bes increased his CHL-leading point total to 58 (23-35=58).

The Mudbugs come into the game as the hottest team in the league, winning 12 straight games, and 22 of their last 26. Bossier-Shreveport started this season 0-5-1.

Tonight will be the second game of seven straight contests on the road for the Mudbugs, who won't play their next home game until January 26th against the Bucks.

Last night the 'Bugs won their 12th straight game as they beat Rio Grande Valley 5-1. Kevin Cooper and Brett Smith each scored two goals apiece, while Ken Carroll set aside 22 of 23 Bees shots.

Smith leads the Mudbugs in scoring with 30 points (12-18=30).

Bossier-Shreveport boasts one of the best goaltender combinations in the league, with Carroll and John DeCaro.

The two netminders have combined for seven shutouts, with a 1.94 goals against average, and a .934 save percentage.

After tonight's game the Bucks will be off until next Friday when they travel to Oklahoma City to face the Blazers.

Bes, Serge Dube, and Dustin Traylen will play in the all-star game Wednesday in Broomfield, Colorado.

*Powell Watson To Sponosr Tailgate Party Saturday At LEC*

As part of Fan Appreciation Weekend Powell Watson will host a tailgate party Saturday afternoon outside the LEC before the Bucks take on the Mudbugs.

The tailgate party will start at 5:30pm outside the main entrance to the arena. Fans to attend the tailgate party can sign up to win a Flat Screen TV, with the winner being announced during Saturday's game. You must be present to win the TV.

There will be live music and free food and beverages during the party, and Powell Watson will display 7-8 vehicles outside during the event.

*Norteno 1490 To Broadcast All-Star Game*

The Bucks flagship radio station Norteno 1490-am will carry the radio broadcast of the 2008 CHL All-Star game on Wednesday, January 16th. The pre-game show will start at 7:40pm Laredo time, with the puck dropping around 8:00.

Rocky Mountain Rage broadcaster Brian Clark, along with Rio Grande Valley broadcaster Rich Boccini will call the action.



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