IceRays in Search of First Victory over Rhinos this Season
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX — The Corpus Christi IceRays (28-21-6) welcome the El Paso Rhinos (31-18-6) to the Hilliard Center for their final home series of the regular season. The IceRays return to the Coastal Bend after clinching a playoff berth on their most recent road trip.
BROADCAST / GAME INFORMATION
It’s Fan Appreciation Weekend at the Hilliard Center, with the series kicking off on Friday, March 27, and wrapping up on Saturday, March 28. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. CT both nights, with doors opening at 6:00 p.m. CT.
Throughout the weekend, fans can enjoy a variety of special promotions designed to show appreciation for their continued support:
• Giveaway raffles during both games
• Postgame autograph session with IceRays players on Saturday
• Game-worn jersey auction featuring authentic player jerseys on DASH
• Free team posters for the first 1,000 fans in attendance on Saturday
Fans can watch the games on NATV or listen live on Retro Radio Corpus Christi by downloading the Retro Radio Corpus Christi app. Join the “Voice of the IceRays,” Joey Erickson, all weekend long. Pregame coverage on both NATV and Retro Radio Corpus Christi begins 15 minutes prior to puck drop.
MESS WITH THE RHINO, GET THE HORN
The IceRays have yet to defeat the Rhinos in six meetings this season, earning just one point in a 5-4 overtime loss in El Paso. Despite averaging over 38 shots per game, the IceRays have managed only six goals.
It’s been 160 days since the Rhinos last appeared at the Hilliard Center, where they swept the IceRays with a 5-3 win back in October. El Paso has dominated the season series on the power play, scoring seven goals with the man advantage. All seven came in the four games played in West Texas. The Rhinos enter the weekend ranked second in the NAHL, with a power play operating at 26% this season.
SHORTY MAGIC
Nick Sinani recorded his first career multi-goal game in the IceRays’ 6-2 win over Lone Star. He did so in unconventional fashion, scoring both goals while the IceRays were shorthanded.
The Northville, Michigan native extended his team lead to four shorthanded goals this season, tying for the second-most in a single season in Corpus Christi history. Brendan Miller (2017–18) and Nathan Butler (2021–22) share the franchise record with five in their respective seasons.
PARICKA PAIR
IceRays forward Andrej Paricka also posted a two-goal performance in the team’s latest win over the Brahmas. Paricka now has four multi-goal games this season after recording just one across his previous two NAHL seasons.
The Slovakian leads the IceRays with 17 goals and 42 points in 50 games this season, both career highs. He has recorded 35 points in 35 games with Corpus Christi since being acquired from Shreveport in November.
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 Corpus Christi’s premier entertainment and event complex, proudly owned by the City of Corpus Christi and managed by Oak View Group. Named in partnership with Hilliard Law, a firm dedicated to service and community, the waterfront venue features a state-of-the-art arena, the historic Selena Auditorium, and a versatile convention center overlooking the scenic Corpus Christi Bay. With adaptable spaces, complimentary Wi-Fi, and premium food and beverage offerings, Hilliard Center is designed to deliver exceptional experiences as South Texas’ home for live entertainment, conventions, and community gatherings.
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About Oak View Group (OVG)
Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the Company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents. Visit OakViewGroup.com, and follow OVG on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X.
