Bucks Suffer Déjà vu’ in Loss at Brahmas

Mar. 25, 2011- NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TX- The Laredo Bucks of the Central Hockey League fell to the Texas Brahmas 4-3 Friday night at NYTEX Sports Center. Laredo and Rio Grande Valley both lost Friday keeping the Bucks two points behind the Killer Bees for the final playoff spot in the Berry Conference with two games remaining. The Bucks have lost four straight games to fall to 22-34-8 (52 points).

Laredo had a third period lead for the third game this season at Texas but once again fell victim to a Brahmas comeback.

The Bucks had a 3-1 lead with 14 minutes left after Daniel Koger scored his team-leading 28th of the season but the Brahmas would score three straight to snap their three-game losing streak.

Chad Woollard put the Brahmas ahead with 5:03 left in the third period when he jammed in his league-leading 44th goal of the season.

The Brahmas tied the game at 3-3 with 6:36 left in the third when Greg Hogeboom jammed in a rebound right in front of the net to pick up his 36th of the season.

Jason Krischuk put the Brahmas down 3-2 with a little over 12 minutes left when he stuffed in a shot from the right side of the crease.

The Bucks were outshot 13-6 in the third period and 29-23 in the game.

The Bucks scored the opening goal for the first time on their four-game road trip when Jeff Hazelwood scored a shorthanded tally 5:48 into the first period. Hazelwood, a former Brahma, picked up his 17th goal of the season.

The Brahmas would tie the game at 1-1 when Mick Lawrence scored a power-play goal from the top of the left circle with 7:16 left in the first period. The goal was Lawrence’s 21st of the season.

Less than three minutes later Laredo would re-take the lead 2-1 when Brian Matte scored on an odd-man rush to pick up his 13 of the season. The strike was Matte’s ninth goal in his last 11 games.

Texas outshot Laredo 8-7 in the first period.

Neither team was able to score in the second period giving the Bucks a 2-1 lead after 40 minutes of play.

Laredo outshot Texas 10-8 in the second period.

Wayne Savage improved to 3-0 against the Bucks this season as he stopped 20 of 23 shots he faced while Pier Pelletier suffered the loss stopping 25 of 29.

*BIKER NIGHT, GIVE BLOOD, PLAY HOCKEY MARCH 26th*

On Saturday March 26th the Bucks host Missouri on Biker Night and will host their semi-annual Give Blood Play Hockey Blood drive at Laredo Energy Arena.

The Bucks will wear special biker jerseys that will be auctioned off after the game.

The Give Blood, Play Hockey blood drive is from 10am-6pm in the LEA concourse with everyone who donates blood receiving FREE BUCKS TICKETS and other great gifts. Call 718-BUCK for info.

The Bucks will also hold their first-ever Biker Poker Run that day with registration starting at 2:30pm at Harley Davidson. Bikers who participate in the poker run will get TWO tickets to the game, receive beer specials that night and are registered to win great prizes. Pre-register for the poker run by calling Samantha Cuppen at 523-6593.

*PUCKS & PAWS DAY MARCH 27th*

On Sunday March 27th the Bucks host Texas in the regular season finale at Laredo Energy Arena with a special start time of 4pm. The Bucks will host their first-ever Pucks and Paws day, where fans can bring their dog to the game for only $10 per dog.  The dog must be 25 pounds or less. $5 out of the $10 will go directly to the Laredo Animal Shelter. There will be special activities for the dogs that day, including a Dog Photo Booth, "Category Dog Contests" such as owner/dog look-a-like, a dog obstacle course, and City of Laredo/Animal Control tutorials. Each person bringing a dog, must register their dog before entering the arena. Call 718-BUCK (2825) for tickets.

*BUCKS TO GIVEAWAY ATV ON MARCH 27th*

The Bucks will give away a one-of-a-kind Laredo Bucks ATV during the regular season finale on March 27th at Laredo Energy Arena. The first 500 people ages 18 and over to enter the LEA will receive one FREE chance to win the ATV. Everyone will be able to purchase more chances to win the ATV at the Bucks team store. The drawing will be held during the second intermission. Call 718-BUCK (2825) for tickets.

2010-11 BUCKS SEASON TICKETS
Contact your personal Bucks representative or call 718-BUCK (2825) today to get your 2010-11 Bucks season tickets!

BUCKS IN THE COMMUNITY
To schedule an appearance by a Bucks player, coach, Bucky, or member of the front office staff contact Nicole Kupaks at (956)523-6590, or e-mail her at nkupaks@laredobucks.com.

BECOME A BUCKS CORPORATE PARTNER
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BUCKS RADIO HOME
All 66 of the Bucks regular-season games, plus any additional post-season games can be heard live all-season on Imagen 94.1-FM, as well as online at laredobucks.com. You can also watch all Bucks games online via CHL-TV.

JOIN THE BUCKS BOOSTER CLUB
To join the Laredo Bucks Booster Club contact club President Janie Moore at j.moore.44@hotmail.com.

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