Second year net-minder stands tall with dominant performance against Mudbugs
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX — The Corpus Christi IceRays of the North American Hockey League (NAHL) are proud to announce that goaltender Vladislav Bryzgalov has been named the South Division’s 3rd Star of the Week following his stellar 51-save performance in a 3-2 shootout victory over the Shreveport Mudbugs.
“I felt great. Everything felt right during the game and bounces were going my way said Bryzgalov. As Jameis Winston said, the horse was prepared for battle. Losing just wasn’t an option so I was doing all I could to keep us in it and win. That extra point is huge and we’re in a position already that every game matters. Hopefully we can build off this and keep the wins coming.”
The second-year netminder set a new career high with 51 saves on 53 shots, including four crucial stops in overtime. Bryzgalov sealed the win in the shootout, turning aside three of Shreveport’s five attempts. Through four starts this season, he holds a 3-1-0 record with a .905 save percentage and a 3.34 goals-against average.
“Vlad was locked in from the drop of the puck,” said IceRays Head Coach Kevin St. Jacques. “He gave us a chance to win every minute of that game and came up huge in some key moments. This honor is well deserved, and we’re excited to see him continue to grow in our crease.”
Bryzgalov and the IceRays return to action this weekend at the Hilliard Center for a two-game series against the El Paso Rhinos on October 17th & 18th. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. both nights.
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POST GAME SKATE
The IceRays are happy to announce the return of the fan favorite Post Game Skate presented by RFTC following the conclusion of Saturday’s game against the Rhinos. Post Game Skate’s this season are FREE and available to all ages. In order to participate, fans must register at a table located in the concourse of the arena.
About Corpus Christi IceRays: The Corpus Christi IceRays, a member of the North American Hockey League playing out of the Hilliard 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 Hilliard Center: Hilliard 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, Hilliard Center is flexible for any group offering complimentary Wi-Fi and premium food and beverage options.
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