Czaja Leads IceRays with Seven Points and Four Goals
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX — Corpus Christi IceRays forward Oliver Czaja has been named the South Division’s Second Star of the Week by the North American Hockey League (NAHL) following a standout weekend that helped lead the IceRays to a road sweep of the El Paso Rhinos.
Czaja played a key role in the IceRays historic start to the season, recording three goals across the two-game series t in El Paso.
On Friday night, Czaja scored twice for his first multi-goal game of the season. His biggest goal came in overtime, when he buried the game-winner to give the IceRays a thrilling 4-3 victory and secure the opening game of the series.
Czaja continued his strong weekend on Saturday, opening the scoring with the IceRays first shorthanded goal of the season as Corpus Christi completed the sweep with another road victory.
Through the first four games of the season, Czaja now leads the IceRays in scoring with seven points, helping the team open the season with a perfect 4-0-0 record for the first time in organizational history.
Czaja and the IceRays now turn their attention to the NAHL Showcase, where Corpus Christi will face some of the top competition from across the league.
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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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