IceRays Open the Season against Lone Star September 19 & 20
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX — With the 2025–26 North American Hockey League (NAHL) season fast approaching, the Corpus Christi IceRays have made their final roster cutdowns, solidifying a 27-player lineup as they prepare for opening weekend against the Lone Star Brahmas on September 19 and 20 at Hilliard Center.
Following a competitive training camp and preseason, the coaching staff has finalized a group of players that will wear the IceRays sweater to open the season. The roster features a mix of returning veterans and promising newcomers, all hungry to make an immediate impact on the ice.
“This is the time of year every coach both looks forward to and dreads,” said IceRays Head Coach Kevin St. Jacques. “We had tough decisions to make because the compete level was so high all camp. But we’re confident that the 27 players we’ve selected give us the right combination of speed, skill, and character. This group is ready to embrace the challenge and represent Corpus Christi with pride.”
The IceRays will kick off their 2025–26 campaign at home with back-to-back games against South Division rivals, the Lone Star Brahmas, on Friday, September 19 and Saturday, September 20. Puck drop is set for 7:05 PM both nights at Hilliard Center.
The full 2025–26 roster will be available on the team’s official website later this week.
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 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.
About Oak View Group (OVG)
Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in live experience venue development, management, premium hospitality services, and 360-degree solutions for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster of arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions. Founded by Tim Leiweke and Irving Azoff in 2015, OVG is the leading developer of major new venues either open or under development across four continents. Visit OakViewGroup.com, and follow OVG on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X.
