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Archive for March, 2008

BEES END SEASON WITH 6-2 LOSS TO BUCKS

Sunday, March 23rd, 2008

By: Rachel Reida
Hidalgo, Texas — The Laredo Bucks handed the Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees a 6-2 loss for their final game of the 2007-08 season. Jason Slusher and Rob Voltera each posted goals late in the third for the Bees tallies, while Alex Goupil (2-1-3) and Paul Elliot (0-3-3) ended their night with three […]

GAME NOTES AND MINOR OBSERVATIONS, MARCH 22

Saturday, March 22nd, 2008

The final, final set of game notes for the 2007-08 season. Thank goodness. I love calling the games and all, but quite honestly, this season has not been much fun. I know the fans have had a tough time dealing with it. Try doing your best every night to make it SOUND good.
THERE’S STILL A […]

BUCKS CLINCH NO. 1 SEED IN SOUTH

Saturday, March 22nd, 2008

Laredo, Texas — The Laredo Bucks clinched the No. 1 seed in the Southern Conference playoffs with an 8-2 win over the Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees Friday night at the Laredo Entertainment Center.
Laredo scored six consecutive goals to earn the win after the Bees tied the game in the second […]

MINOR OBSERVATIONS, MARCH 21

Friday, March 21st, 2008

GAME NOTES
Here’s the final set of game notes for the 2007-08 season. I’ll say this; it’s a heck of a lot more fun, and way easier, to do game notes when your team is winning.
GUTS GARBS
Josh Garbutt could have easily pulled the chute, sat out the last few games with an injury, and collected a […]

FAN FAVORITE VOTING

Thursday, March 20th, 2008

It’s that time of year. Send me your vote for this year’s fan favorite to radio@killerbeehockey.com. I’ll tab the votes up and the winner will be announced at the Year-End Season Ticket Holder Party at Cimarron on Tuesday.

MINOR OBSERVATIONS, MARCH 20

Thursday, March 20th, 2008

HAVEN’T I SEEN THIS BEFORE?
Although I’m beat and should be out cold, I’m notoriously a night owl for better or for worse. I know it drives some people nuts since I’m not an early morning type to begin with, but the fact is I can never wind down after a game, even it was as […]

RAYZ SWAT BEES 6-2

Wednesday, March 19th, 2008

By: Rachel Reida
Hidalgo, Texas — Justin Quenneville (0-4-4) and Nicklas Lindberg (2-0-2) led the way for the Corpus Christi Rayz as they blew out the Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees 6-2 Wednesday night at the Dodge Arena. Dennis Maxwell added his 12th goal of the season, while Josh Garbutt added his seventh for Rio’s two […]

GAME NOTES AND MINOR OBSERVATIONS, MARCH 19

Wednesday, March 19th, 2008

PRINT THESE AND TAKE EM’ WITH YOU
Game notes and lineups for tonight’s game.
BROOM-WIELDING FURBALLS
If nothing else, Phil and the game ops crew will make sure you’re entertained tonight. The first intermission will feature MASCOT BROOMBALL, featuring some of the fuzzier creatures from around the Valley. This ought to be a hoot.
COACHES SHOW AND GREEN BEER
We […]

JERSEY AUCTION TO BENEFIT STARS

Monday, March 17th, 2008

Join the Killer Bees this Saturday for Fan Appreciation night at the Hive. Fans can enjoy $1.50 beer all night, while the first 1000 adults get Bud Light ball caps. Be sure to visit the Dodge Arena Lounge following the game for a special jersey auction to benefit STARS (South Texas […]

LAST KILLER BEES COACH’S SHOW TOMORROW

Monday, March 17th, 2008

Hidalgo, Texas — The final Killer Bees Coach’s Show of the season will take place on Tuesday, March 18, from 6-7 p.m. at RA’s (3000 North McColl, McAllen). The show will be broadcast live on ESPN Radio 1240.
Killer Bees Head Coach Paul Fixter and Assistant Coach Sean Gillam will join Bees play-by-play voice Rich Bocchini […]

BATS DOUBLE UP BEES 4-2

Sunday, March 16th, 2008

By:Rachel Reida
Hidalgo, Texas — The Austin Ice Bats nabbed four points this weekend as they defeated the Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees for the second time 4-2 Saturday night at the Dodge Arena. Brendan Cook (2-0-2) skated away with the game-winner in the contest, while Mike Bartlett (1-3-4) posted four points in […]

BATS DOMINATE BEES 4-1

Friday, March 14th, 2008

By: Rachel Reida 
Hidalgo, Texas—The Austin Ice Bats bagged two power play goals en route to a 4-1 win over the Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees Friday night at the Dodge Arena. 
Austin started early as R.G. Flath connected on a power play at 2:48 into the first period. Henry Kuster followed at the 6:11 mark on […]

ODESSA JACKS BEES 4-1

Thursday, March 13th, 2008

Odessa, Texas — The Odessa Jackalopes used three power play goals to skip past the Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees 4-1 Thursday night at the Ector County Coliseum. Olivier Proulx scored the game-winner and assisted on two others.
The win for Odessa snaps a five-game losing skid and pulls the club back into second place in […]

GAME NOTES, MARCH 13

Thursday, March 13th, 2008

Early edition of this weekend’s game notes.

O’LEARY SCORES TWICE IN AHL DEBUT

Thursday, March 13th, 2008

No kidding. Mark O’Leary, who scored all of 10 goals in two seasons as a Killer Bee, scored twice in his AHL debut and was named the game’s No. 3 star. As a checking line type player, O’Leary’s numbers look worse than they probably should (especially the plus-minus). That said, he was usually out on […]

RIO’S O’LEARY EARNS CALLUP TO AHL

Wednesday, March 12th, 2008

Hidalgo, Texas — The Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees of the Central Hockey League today announced that left wing Mark O’Leary has been called up to the American Hockey League’s Grand Rapids Griffins, the top affiliate of the Detroit Red Wings.
He is expected to sign a professional tryout with the team prior to Wednesday’s […]

MUDBUGS CLINCH DIVISION WITH 7-3 WIN OVER BEES

Tuesday, March 11th, 2008

Hidalgo, Texas — Jason Campbell and Kevin Cooper each scored twice as the Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs clinched the Northeast Division title with a 7-3 win over the Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees Tuesday at Dodge Arena.  
The Mudbugs opened up the scoring quick into the first with three players netting four goals all within 1:59 of […]

OFFICE SPACE SPECIAL

Monday, March 10th, 2008

Here’s the game notes  for Tuesday’s Kid’s Day Game vs. the Mudbugs.
Game time is 10:30 a.m. Listen live on ESPN Radio 1240 or watch online via the CHL Network.

BONAR’S OT PENALTY SHOT WINS IT FOR BEES

Monday, March 10th, 2008

Austin, Texas — Josh Bonar’s penalty shot in overtime vaulted the Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees to their second win in a row over the Austin Ice Bats in 3-2 final at Chaparral Ice.
Bonar drew the penalty shot 1:13 into overtime after being hooked from behind by Bats defenseman Darryl McArthur on a breakaway.  
The […]

MINOR OBSERVATIONS, MARCH 9

Sunday, March 9th, 2008

Should be a fun day with the quick turnaround and “springing ahead.” Game time in Austin is 4:05 p.m. No video feed today - audio only (www.allinbroadcasting.com) and on the radio at KURV 710.
Curious to see how last night’s third period ruckus carries over, or not, into Sunday’s game. Both Maxwell and Big Snake took […]

BEES 5, BATS 3

Sunday, March 9th, 2008

By: Rachel Reida
Hidalgo, Texas—Jason Weitzel nabbed the game-winner as the Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees defeated the Austin Ice Bats 5-3 Saturday night at the Dodge Arena. Lance Herauf (1-1-2) and Weitzel (1-1-2) each posted two points for the Bees, while Austin’s Brendan Cook (2-0-2) picked up two goals in the contest. 
The win was the […]

BUCKS 5, BEES 1

Friday, March 7th, 2008

Laredo, Texas — Andrew Desjardins bagged a hat trick while he and Alex Goupil both recorded their 20th goals of the season as the Laredo Bucks defeated the Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees 5-1 Friday night at the Laredo Entertainment Center. 
Laredo scored three times in the second period after the teams entered the middle stanza […]

GAME NOTES, MINOR OBSERVATIONS, MARCH 7

Friday, March 7th, 2008

Early edition game notes for this weekend.
Make sure to get to the game early on Saturday to get one of the Killer Bees wall clocks being given away. And don’t forget to set your clocks ahead Saturday night. That’ll make Sunday’s 4 p.m. game at Austin all that more fun.
And just as a reminder, there’s […]

BIG T AND MORE

Wednesday, March 5th, 2008

NUGGETS OF WISDOM
Robin Big Snake sat out Sunday’s game at Austin after taking a hard hit early in Saturday’s game at Austin. He’s listed as day-to-day.
Captain Rob Voltera also remains a little sore. More on that later in the week.
Resting up — The Bees had Monday off and a Gym Day (600 Plus) on […]

NEXT COACH’S SHOW

Monday, March 3rd, 2008

Since the Kid’s Day Game was moved to March 11, the next Coach’s Show at RA’s will take place on a date to e determined.

RAYZ, TAPP, END RIO’S STREAK

Sunday, March 2nd, 2008

Corpus Christi — Justin Quenneville scored twice and added an assist as the Corpus Christi Rayz ended a six-game winless skid with a 5-3 win over the Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees Sunday at American Bank Center. The loss for Rio ended a three-game winning streak. 
Quenneville tied things in the first on the […]

BEES EDGE BATS 3-2

Saturday, March 1st, 2008

Austin, Texas — The Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees won their third game in a row with a 3-2 victory over the Austin Ice Bats Saturday at Chaparral Ice. Rio had not won three games in a row since November. 
Rio took a 1-0 lead into the second period on Mike Tuomi’s ninth goal of the […]