CORPUS CHRISTI- The Laredo Bucks of the Central Hockey League fell to the Corpus Christi Ice Rays 2-1 Saturday night at the American Bank Center. The Bucks fall to 8-4-3 (19 points) on the season.
 
Kevin Nasituk stopped 29 of 30 shots he faced in net for Corpus, while Kyle Gajewski set aside 30 of 32 shots to suffer the hard-luck loss.
 
The Bucks jumped out in front of the Ice Rays just 4:56 into the first period. Darryl Smith deflected Igor Agarunov’s shot into the back of the net to notch his sixth this season, while Agarunov picked up his third helper of the campaign.
 
The Bucks fall to 6-1-2 when scoring first this season.
 
Laredo outshot Corpus 11-10 in the first period.
 
The Ice Rays would score twice in the first 5:07 of the second period to take a 2-1 lead after 40 minutes.
 
Corpus tied the game at 1-1 just 1:45 into the second when Ryan Garbutt scored off of a slap shot from the left circle. The tally was Garbutt’s fifth of the season.
 
The Ice Rays would take a 2-1 lead 5:07 into the second when Chad Costello hammered in a rebound from the bottom of the left circle. The strike was Costello’s fifth of the season.
 
Laredo could not take advantage of a four-minute power-play early in the second period, as they only picked up one shot during that man advantage.
 
The Bucks were outshot in the second period 8-3.
 
Niether team scored in the third period, but Laredo had a quality chance to tie the game at 2-2 but failed to take advantage. The Bucks could not score on a two minute five-on-three power-play with 2:47 left in the game. Nasituk stopped three Bucks shots to secure the win for Corpus.
 
The Bucks were outshot for the game 32-30.
 
Saturday night Agarunov passed Steve Weidlich for third-place all-time in Bucks history with 302 games played.
 
Lance Monych was scratched from Saturday’s game due to an injury he suffered in the Bucks 4-2 win Friday night.
 
*BOXSCORE*
http://www.pointstreak.com/prostats/boxscore.html?gameid=1067547
*BUCKS HOST ICE RAYS SUNDAY*
On Sunday (Nov. 29) the Bucks will host Corpus Christi at 4pm at the LEC. The first 1,000 fans to enter the LEC will receive a FREE CHL-TV Magnet, with a code to receive a FREE game on CHL-TV on December 4th when the Bucks are at Odessa.
Group tickets start at just $10, call 718-BUCK (2825) to order now!
The Bucks will also hold a post game skate Sunday night.
*BUCKS WATCH PARTY AT HAL’S DEC. 2ND*
 
The Bucks will hold a watch party at Hal’s Landing on Wednesday (Dec 2nd) when the Bucks are in Rio Grande Valley to take on the Bees at 7:35pm.
 
Hal’s will offer drink specials during the party, which starts at 7:00pm. Bucks staff members will be on hand to give fans a chance to win prizes.
 
*BUCKS TOY DRIVE DEC. 5TH*
 
Next Saturday (Dec. 5th) the Bucks will be holding their annual Toy Drive when the team hosts Odessa at 7:30pm. Just bring any new, un-wrapped toy to the game that will go to a child in need.
 
Call 718-BUCK (2825) for more information.
 
Group tickets start at just $10, call 718-BUCK (2825) to order now!
2009-10 BUCKS SEASON TICKETS!
Become a Bucks season ticket holder starting at under $6.50 a game. Call a Bucks ticket representative at 718-BUCK (2825)
 
BUCKS HOSTING 2010 ALL STAR GAME
In January of 2010 the Bucks will host the CHL All-Star Game! For ticket info call 718-BUCK (2825).
 
BUCKS RADIO HOME
All 64 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.
 
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
Your company can become a vital part of the Laredo Bucks family by reaching our fans with your business message. To create a customized advertising package for your company, contact Donald Thomson at (956) 523-7711, or dthomson@laredobucks.com. 
 
JOIN THE BUCKS BOOSTER CLUB
To join the Laredo Bucks Booster Club contact club President Olga Guerra at 956-724-3429, or 956-763-7478, or e-mail at OJG1180@aol.com. 

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