IceRays Swept at Home for Second Time this Season
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX — The Corpus Christi IceRays (13-13-3) dropped the series finale to the Oklahoma Warriors (15-12-2), falling 6–1 at the Hilliard Center on Saturday night. It marked the second time this season the IceRays have been swept at home.
Corpus Christi came out strong, applying early pressure, but could not find the back of the net against Billy Stuski. The Warriors’ goaltender stopped all 12 shots he faced in the first period despite several quality chances from the IceRays. The first power play of the night went to Oklahoma, and for the second straight evening, Kyle Sorenson rifled a wrist shot past Xander Miceli to give the Warriors a 1–0 lead.
Oklahoma picked up the pace in the second period, doubling its lead within the first five minutes on a one-timer from Jakub Galnor. Five minutes later, Galnor extended the Warriors advantage to 3–0 with a power-play snapshot, forcing a goalie change. Before the period ended, Oklahoma went back on the man advantage, and Bronson Sabol netted the Warriors third power-play goal of the game to make it 4–0 after 40 minutes.
Jonathon Pylypuik got the IceRays on the board early in the third period, cutting the deficit to 4–1 and spoiling Stuski’s shutout bid. Corpus Christi continued to push for more, but Stuski remained sharp the rest of the way finishing the night with 29 saves. Sorenson added another power-play goal later in the period, and Kacsper Gach capped the scoring with a goal in the final seconds of regulation to seal a 6–1 victory for the Warriors.
NEXT SERIES
The Corpus Christi IceRays return to the Hillard Center following the Christmas break as they host the Lone Star Brahmas for a two-game weekend series on Saturday, December 27 and Sunday, December 28. Puck drop scheduled for 7:05 p.m. on Saturday night and 5:05 p.m. on Sunday evening. Sunday is Pucks and Paws Night benefitting Corpus Christi Animal Cares Services. Bring blankets, unopened treats, and pet food to get one free ticket to the game. The first 150 dogs receive a dog bandana courtesy of Hilliard Law!
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.
