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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.

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

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.

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

The Corpus Christi IceRays finished the NAHL Prospect with wild 4-3 shoot-out win against the Dawson Creek Rage. The team finished the tournament on a roll winning 3 straight and finishing with a 3-1 record.

Another great day for the Corpus Christi IceRays today in Blaine Minnesota at the Showcase Tournament as they won their second game in the NAHL 5-1 against Owatonna Express.

It was a great day for the IceRays today in Blaine Minnesota at the Showcase Tournament as they won their first game in the NAHL league 5-4 against the Chicago Hitmen.

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, 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Corpus Christi IceRays are offering a new partnership opportunity this season for individuals and businesses during the 2010-2011 season.

The Corpus Christi IceRays announced their 2010-2011 regular season schedule for the team’s first year of play in the North American Hockey League (NAHL) on Tuesday morning. The IceRays 58-game schedule will begin on Wednesday, September 15 vs. the Traverse City North Stars. The IceRays first home game will be played at the American Bank Center on Friday, October 1 when they host the Wichita Falls Wildcats. All game times will be announced in the near future. On Tuesday the IceRays also unveiled their new website as part of the team’s move to the NAHL. Fans can visit the new site at www.goicerays.com or call the IceRays at 361.814.PUCK for more information on the team’s schedule and the upcoming season.

The Corpus Christi IceRays are launching a new promotion for our season ticket holders…

The IceRays are currently looking for sponsor homes for their 2010-2011 players.

The North American Hockey League, the only USA Hockey-sanctioned Tier II Junior A league boasting 25 teams from across North America, prides itself on the social maturity and skill development of student-athletes ages 16-20 with aspirations of advancing to collegiate and/or professional hockey.

FRISCO, TEXAS – The North American Hockey League (NAHL) has announced that its Board of Governors has approved the transfer of ownership of the Alpena IceDiggers membership and its relocation to Corpus Christi, Texas, for the 2010-11 season.

Former Corpus Christi IceRays forward Justin Quenneville announced his retirement from pro hockey and his transition into the world of coaching on Tuesday afternoon. He will remain with the IceRays for his first post-playing position and assume the role of Assistant Coach/Director of Hockey Operations for the new NAHL franchise. Quenneville will serve alongside IceRays Head Coach, Brent Hughes and General Manager, Pat Dunn for the upcoming season. The IceRays recently announced their move to the NAHL – a Tier II Junior A league, and will begin the 2010-2011 season of play in September. Quenneville will be in the IceRays office on Tuesday afternoon from 1-3pm for local media members who would like a comment from the new coach. Former Corpus Christi IceRays forward Justin Quenneville announced his retirement from pro hockey and his transition into the world of coaching on Tuesday afternoon. He will remain with the IceRays for his first post-playing position and assume the role of Assistant Coach/Director of Hockey Operations for the new NAHL franchise. Quenneville will serve alongside IceRays Head Coach, Brent Hughes and General Manager, Pat Dunn for the upcoming season. The IceRays recently announced their move to the NAHL – a Tier II Junior A league, and will begin the 2010-2011 season of play in September. Quenneville will be in the IceRays office on Tuesday afternoon from 1-3pm for local media members who would like a comment from the new coach.