Stars of Laredo Keep Shining
Published on January 27, 2003 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
Laredo Bucks News Release
(1/27/03) All-Stars Eric Schneider, Chris Grenville, Michel Periard and the Bucks capped a brilliant week with a pair of wins against Southeast Division rival Corpus Christi. Including the Dodge CHL All-Star Game, Schneider produced three consecutive three-point nights. Thursday in Oklahoma City, Schneider notched three points in a 10-6 Southern Conference win. Both of Schneider's assists set up goals by teammate and All-Star MVP Chris Grenville. Friday in Corpus Christi, he scored two goals, including the shootout game-winner, and two assists. Saturday, he added two more goals in a 4-2 Bucks win before a capacity crowd of 8,002 at the Laredo Entertainment Center.
Grenville collected five points in two games to move into third place in the CHL scoring race. With 59 points, Grenville trails only Schneider and Memphis' Don Parsons. Grenville's star shone brightest on Thursday when he scored four goals to win Most Valuable Player honors in the All-Star Game. Defenseman Periard had a goal and an assist against Corpus Christi after scoring a goal in Oklahoma City. The three Bucks in attendance combined for six of the South's ten goals in the all-star victory.
The Bucks' battle with Corpus Christi resumes Wednesday, when the Rayz make their final regular-season visit to the Laredo Entertainment Center. Game time is 7:30pm. Tickets are available at the Laredo Entertainment Center Box Office and all Ticketmaster ticket centers. To charge by phone, call (956) 712-1566. To purchase online, visit www.ticketmaster.com. After Wednesday, the Bucks will not play at home again until February 7.
The CBS Weekend News is scheduled to feature the Bucks on Sunday, February 2. Locally, the CBS Weekend News airs on KVTV Channel 13 Sunday at 5:30pm. Outside of Laredo, check local listings for times. The Bucks are averaging 6,800 fans per game at the Laredo Entertainment Center. With a record of 25-11-4 and 54 points in the standings, the Bucks rank second behind Austin in the Southern Conference standings. The next home game is Wednesday vs. Corpus Christi.
Central Hockey League Stories from January 27, 2003
- Ice Welcomes ''Otis, My Man!'' - Indianapolis Ice
- Scorps Win at Home, Fall on the Road - New Mexico Scorpions
- Purple Reign, Purple Reign - Indianapolis Ice
- Lardner, Degagne Take CHL Nods - CHL
- Un-Lucky Sevens - Corpus Christi IceRays
- Stars of Laredo Keep Shining - Laredo Bucks
- Saints Week in Review - San Angelo Saints
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
