September 4–6 Marks Final Tune-Up Before Regular Season
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX — The Corpus Christi IceRays of the North American Hockey League (NAHL) are heading north to face a familiar foe, taking on the Shreveport Mudbugs in a three-game preseason series on September 4, 5, and 6 at George’s Pond at Hirsch Coliseum in Shreveport, Louisiana. Puck drops at 7:11 PM each night.
With the regular season fast approaching, this series marks the final opportunity for players to prove they belong on the 2025–26 IceRays roster. Training Camp began with 41 players, but after several rounds of cuts, only 30 players remain-each vying for a spot on the final 23-man roster. The upcoming three preseason games in Shreveport will give the coaching staff their first real look at how these players peform against outside competition.
“Those decisions are never easy, said Head Coach Kevin St. Jacques. “Every guy here has worked hard, but at the end of the day, we have to build the best roster possible. These upcoming preseason games are absolutely critical—this is where players show us not just what they can do, but how they fit into our system and culture.”
The preseason showdown also reignites a competitive rivalry between the IceRays and Mudbugs. Last spring, the IceRays swept Shreveport in a best-of-five playoff series, advancing to the South Division Final for only the second time in franchise history.
Fans can follow along with live updates on the IceRays’ social media channels or stream all three games online at: https://nahltv.com/
MARK YOUR CALENDARS: OPENING WEEKEND AT HILLIARD CENTER
The IceRays open the 2025–26 NAHL regular season at home with a two-day Opening Weekend Celebration, September 19 and 20:
- Friday, Sept. 19 – $1 Beer Night, presented by Michelob Ultra and I&F Distribution
- Saturday, Sept. 20 – Pregame Block Party featuring live music from The Chainlinks, local food & beer trucks, and $1 Hot Dog Night presented by H-E-B
Opening Weekend tickets are ON SALE NOW!
Visit GoIceRays.com or Ticketmaster to reserve your seats — tickets start at just $5!
About Corpus Christi IceRays: The Corpus Christi IceRays, a member of the North American Hockey League playing out of the American Bank Center in downtown Corpus Christi, TX. For more information or for all your ticketing needs, contact the IceRays Front Office at (361)-814-PUCK or visit www.GoIceRays.com . You can also follow the team through their social media platforms: Facebook @goicerays, Instagram @iceraysnahl, and Twitter @iceraysnahl
About North American Hockey League: Celebrating its 50th season in 2024-25, the NAHL, the only USA Hockey sanctioned Tier II Junior league boasting 35 teams in 20 states from North American. For more information, visit the NAHL website at https://nahl.com/
About American Bank Center: American Bank Center is an entertainment complex owned by the city of Corpus Christi and managed by Oak View Group with OVG Hospitality. The complex is in downtown Corpus Christi, Texas and consists of an arena, auditorium, and convention center. The facility hosts numerous conventions, trade shows, exhibitions, live performances, and sporting events. Located directly on the beautiful Corpus Christi Bay downtown, American Bank Center is flexible for any group offering complimentary Wi-Fi and premium food and beverage options.
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