Corpus Christi, Texas – The Corpus Christi IceRays will be home for the first time in 2024 when the team plays host to the New Mexico Ice Wolves Friday and Saturday night at 7:05 at the American Bank Center.
The IceRays come into the series on a high note having won three of their last four after a 5-2 victory over the Shreveport Mudbugs January 6, snapping the Mudbugs eight-game winning streak.
The IceRays are 12-19-1, 2 SOL for 27 points for eighth place in the NAHL South Division, three points behind the Odessa Jackalopes.
New Mexico is tied for fifth with the Oklahoma Warriors at 16-5-2, 1 SOL for 35 points.
The IceRays and Ice Wolves split their two games in October in Albuquerque with New Mexico winning 5-2 on October 20 and Corpus Christi winning the next night, 3-1 on October 21.
“It’s a big weekend,” IceRays head coach Sylvain Cloutier said. “We haven’t played New Mexico in a while so it should be some very intense hockey games this weekend.”
Pierson Sobush continues to lead the IceRays in points with 28 (12 goals, 16 assists).
Anthony Cafarelli is right behind with 26 points and 13 goals and 13 assists.
Mathieu Bourgault has 23 points (six goals and 17 assists) and Billy Biedermann is next at eight goals and 13 assists for 21 points.
Yusaku Ando leads New Mexico with 37 points on nine goals and 28 assists.
Ryan Johns leads the Ice Wolves with 19 goals to go along with 16 assists for 35 points.
Graham Harris has 31 points (eight goals and 23 assists).
“We’re both fighting for a playoff spot,” Cloutier said. “They are very well coached so we can’t afford a night off.”
Saturday night will feature the IceRays second-annual Taylor Swift “Are You Ready For It?” theme night.
It will be an unforgettable evening that combines the excitement of hockey with the beloved music of Taylor Swift.
The IceRays will be offering a family 4 pack, which includes 4 tickets, hot dogs, chips, and soda for $76.
The first 1,000 fans in the door will receive IceRays friendship bracelets.
If you can’t make it out, you can watch the games on NAHLTV and listen on Brewster Street Radio.
For more info on the IceRays visit goicerays.com.
