Corpus Christi Finishes with Season Low 14 SOG
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX — The Corpus Christi IceRays (6–9–1) extended their losing streak to four games as they fell to the Lone Star Brahmas (13–1–3) by a score of 5–1 Saturday night at the Nytex Sports Centre. The IceRays have now been swept in back-to-back weekends for the first time this season.
The first period featured a combined nine penalties and plenty of opportunities for two of the top power-play units in the league. Corpus Christi benefited from two successive infractions by the Brahmas, creating a two-man advantage in a scoreless game. The IceRays connected on several passes, including Justin Thibault finding Easton Swift on the back door to give Corpus Christi a 1–0 lead. The IceRays have now scored three goals on the two-man advantage this season. The Brahmas killed off the remainder of the five-on-four and answered with their leading producer, Leo Isaksson, who tied the game at 1–1.
A critical moment came late in the frame when IceRays forward James Chase received a game misconduct for spearing, giving the Brahmas a five-minute power play and a chance to take the lead. Corpus Christi killed off the entire penalty, including 35 seconds that carried into the second period, but just two seconds after returning to full strength, Gustav Lexell hammered one past Xander Miceli for a 2–1 Brahmas lead. Miceli was busy throughout the night, stopping 29 of 34 shots in the loss.
The IceRays had multiple power-play chances of their own in the final 10 minutes of the second, but it was Lone Star’s Tyson Scanlon who converted shorthanded to make it 3–1 heading into the break. It was the second shorthanded goal allowed by Corpus Christi this season.
Lone Star added two more goals in the third period to put the game out of reach and extend the lead to 5–1. Vincent Geller scored his first of the season, followed by Lexell’s second of the night on the power play. The IceRays generated only four shots in the final frame and ended the night with a season-low 14 shots on goal. The Brahmas outscored Corpus Christi 9–2 on the weekend to complete the sweep.
NEXT SERIES
The IceRays road trip continues next week with a three-game series against the New Mexico Ice Wolves in Albuquerque next week. Corpus Christi will play Friday, November 21, Saturday, November 22, and wrap up the series on Sunday, November 23. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. CT on Friday and Saturday and 3:00 p.m. CT on Sunday afternoon. Catch the games live on NAHLTV or tune in on the Retro Radio CC app. The pregame show begins 15 minutes before puck drop.
NEXT HOME SERIES
The IceRays return to the Hilliard Center for Ice Out Hunger weekend when we host the New Mexico Ice Wolves for a pair of games. The series kicks off on Friday, November 28, and wraps up on Saturday, November 29, with puck drop at 7:05 p.m. both nights.
Ice Out Hunger presented by HEB is a chance for the IceRays and our fans to give back to the Coastal Bend community. Fans that bring in five canned goods will receive one free ticket to the game. All donations will benefit the Coastal Bend Food Bank.
GRAB YOUR TICKETS NOW
Tickets start at just $5! Student and Active Military Tickets are available at the Hilliard Center Box Office with valid ID.
Grab yours now at www.goicerays.com, on Ticketmaster, or at the Hilliard Center box office
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.
