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ICERAYS ANNOUNCE SIGNING OF FORWARD TYLER PARKER

Corpus Christi IceRays’ General Manager Pat Dunn announced the signing of forward Tyler Parker (Livermore, CA). Parker, 18, suited up for the IceRays last Sunday at home against the New Mexico Mustangs. He will wear number 93.

CORPUS CHRISTI BRAWLS THEIR WAY TO A 3-2 VICTORY

The Corpus Christi IceRays survived skating with just 12 players after a second period line brawl had five players ejected for both teams and defeated the New Mexico Mustangs, 3-2, in a shootout in front of 2,413 at the American Bank Center Saturday night.

ICERAYS OFFER 10 TICKETS FOR 10 DOLLARS ON SUNDAY!

It’s another exciting weekend of hockey action at the American Bank Center as the Corpus Christi IceRays take on the New Mexico Mustangs on Saturday night at 7:05 PM and Sunday afternoon at 3:05 PM. In line with the date, Sunday October 10, 2010, the IceRays are extending a special offer to their l

RAYS DROP A HARD FOUGHT GAME TO WICHITA FALLS, 8-4

The Corpus Christi IceRays erased an early three-goal deficit and took a lead midway through the second period, but a Sean Keane hat trick was too much to overcome as the Wichita Falls Wildcats skated away from the American Bank Center with an 8-4 victory on Saturday night.

ICERAYS COME FROM BEHIND TO DEFEAT WICHITA FALLS, 4-3

After spending the first seven games of their inaugural season on the road, the Corpus Christi IceRays returned home to best the previously undefeated Wichita Falls Wildcats, 4-3, in a shootout with 3,004 fans in attendance at the American Bank Center Friday night.rn

ICERAYS DROP FIRST ROAD GAME 3-1

The Corpus Christi IceRays started their 3-game road trip less than ideal. They dropped their first away game 3-1 to the New Mexico Mustangs. This ends the IceRays 3-game win streak and puts them at 3-2 overall this season.

THE ICERAYS TEAM-UP WITH VERNON’S BAR & BBQ

rnThe Corpus Christi IceRays announce Vernon’s Bar and Bar-B-Que located at 1030 3rd street in downtown Corpus Christi on the corner of Buford St the new home of the IceRays viewing parties for away games during the 2010-2011 season. rn

ICERAYS FALL SHORT IN THE SHOWCASE OPENER

IceRays departed for Blaine, Minnesota last Friday to compete in the Showcase tournament along with the other 25 NAHL Hockey teams. The Showcase tournament is a huge event in Blaine where scouts from the NCAA and NHL travel from all over North America to view the talent from all the featured teams. The IceRays played their first game in the NAHL league this morning against the 2009-2010 Robertson Cup Finalist Traverse City North Stars.

JOSH BOGORAD ACCEPTS JOB WITH ALASKA ACES

Josh Bogorad, the Voice of the IceRays since 2003, has taken a job as the new Play-by-Play Broadcaster and Director of Media Relations for the Alaska Aces of the ECHL, IceRays General Manager, Pat Dunn announced on Tuesday. Bogorad will head to Anchorage immediately to begin the 2010-2011 season in October. The IceRays search for a new broadcaster for the upcoming season has already begun. The team begins play in their first season in the NAHL on September 15th. For more information, please call the IceRays office at 361.814.PUCK(7825) or visit them online at www.goicerays.com.

ICERAYS CONCLUDE SUMMER HOCKEY CLINIC

The Corpus Christi IceRays, along with the Corpus Christi Athletic Club are happy to announce that they recently concluded a successful Summer Hockey Clinic for children at the club. The weekly clinic was hosted by former IceRays stars, and current front office members Justin Quenneville and Dave Gilmore. The IceRays are currently in preparation to begin their first season of play in the NAHL, beginning September 15. For more information, please call the IceRays office at 361.814.PUCK.

BE THE NEXT INTERN AND WIN $10,000

The Corpus Christi IceRays along with All Temps Personnel and Zu Can Do It Fitness is hosting the 2nd Annual “The Intern” contest. The Corpus Christi IceRays will be selecting candidates to work during the 2010-2011 season for the chance to win $10,000. The Interns will be learning the inside and out of the industry as well as assisting in sales, media, game operations, appearances and much more! To schedule an interview contact All Temps Personnel at 361.808.8367. Cut Off Date September 8th, 2010.

ICERAYS TRAINING CAMP ROSTER AT 28 PLAYERS

The Corpus Christi IceRays home-venue training camp opens at the American Bank Center in the first week of September, and 28 players have been invited to attend, IceRays General Manager, Pat Dunn announced on Friday. The IceRays can still add to their list of invitees, but NAHL rules mandate the IceRays roster be no larger than 25 players by opening day on September 15th, and no more than 23 players by October 1st. For more information on the IceRays roster or the upcoming season, please call the IceRays office at 361.814.PUCK.

ICERAYS RECEIVE UNCLAIMED FUNDS FROM STATE

Earlier this week the Corpus Christi IceRays received a check for over $15,000 in unclaimed property from the State of Texas, IceRays General Manager Pat Dunn announced on Friday. Searching the website www.claimittexas.org , Dunn found unclaimed property payable to the IceRays and received a check from the hands of the State Comptroller on Tuesday afternoon at a reception at the Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce offices. The IceRays are currently in preparation to begin their first season of play in the NAHL, beginning September 15. For more information, please call the IceRays office at 361.814.PUCK.

RYAN BENNETT ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT, JOINS RAYS STAFF

Former Corpus Christi IceRays forward Ryan Bennett has officially retired from professional hockey, and will join the IceRays as the club’s new Director of Scouting, General Manager, Pat Dunn announced on Tuesday. Bennett becomes the second former IceRays player to retire and join the team’s front office this off-season, joining Assistant Coach and Director of Hockey Operations, Justin Quenneville. For more information, please call the IceRays office at 361.814.PUCK, or visit their new website at www.goicerays.com.

ICERAYS TRIM ROSTER TO 22 AFTER FIRST CAMP

The Corpus Christi IceRays have trimmed their roster to 22 players, and are still active in adding to their club following their inaugural training camp last weekend, General Manager Pat Dunn announced on Thursday. Last Friday – Sunday in North Texas, the IceRays held their first ever NAHL Training Camp, as the club prepares for their first season in a new league. 22 players made the cut, and will now join new additions over the next month before convening in Corpus Christi at the end of August for a final camp. For more information please call the IceRays at 361.814.PUCK or visit them online at www.goicerays.com.

ICERAYS HOST TRAINING CAMP IN IRVING

The Corpus Christi IceRays began their NAHL Training Camp at the Dr. Pepper StarCenter in Valley Ranch in Irving, Texas on Friday morning. 80 players from throughout North America, and one European player are trying to make the inaugural IceRays NAHL squad. IceRays Head Coach Brent Hughes, Assistant Coach Justin Quenneville, General Manager Pat Dunn, and former IceRays player and NAHL alum Ryan Bennett are among those attending the camp. The three-day camp continued through Sunday, when the IceRays begin making cuts to trim their roster. For more information, please call the IceRays office at 361.814.PUCK, or visit their new website at www.goicerays.com.