- Corpus Christi IceRays (1997–2010)
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- This article is about the defunct original Corpus Christi IceRays of the CHL from 1997 until 2010. For the current NAHL franchise of same name, see: Corpus Christi IceRays.
Corpus Christi IceRays 
City Corpus Christi, Texas League Central Hockey League Conference Southern Conference Division Southeast Division Founded 1997 Home arena American Bank Center Colors Red, Black, Gold Franchise history 2008–2010 Corpus Christi IceRays 2003–2008 Corpus Christi Rayz 1997–2003 Corpus Christi Ice Rays Championships Regular season titles None The Corpus Christi IceRays were a minor-league ice hockey team based in Corpus Christi, Texas affiliated with the Central Hockey League. The "IceRays" moniker derives from the many different species of stingrays who inhabit the nearby Gulf of Mexico.
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Team history
The team was established in 1997 and plays home games at Corpus Christi's new American Bank Center (ABC). The team previously played at the Champion Toyota IceCenter at Memorial Coliseum, dubbed "The Igloo" by fans because temperatures in the Coliseum dictated a dress that included sweaters and jackets, even in Corpus Christi's mild winters. The team was coached by former NHL veteran Ken McRae from 2004 to 2008 and broadcasts feature the brilliant talents and vocal stylings of Josh Bogorad, formerly a small time radio celebrity in the Los Angeles area.The team's head coach was former NHL player Brent Hughes. The IceRays franchise folded at the conclusion of the 2010 CHL season to make way for the Jr. A IceRays of the North American Hockey League.
Past Logos
On June 25, 2008, the team announced their return to the former Corpus Christi IceRays name, with an updated logo.[1]
Records
2008 - 64 games played - 22 wins - 34 losses - 52 goals scored
References
- ^ Rajan, Greg (2008-06-25). "Meet the new Rayz, same as the old IceRays". Caller.com. Corpus Christi Caller-Times. http://www.caller.com/news/2008/jun/25/meet-new-rayz-same-old-icerays/.
External links
Central Hockey League Turner Conference Bloomington Blaze · Dayton Gems · Evansville IceMen · Fort Wayne Komets · Missouri Mavericks · Quad City Mallards · Rapid City RushBerry Conference Allen Americans · Arizona Sundogs · Laredo Bucks · Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees · Texas Brahmas · Tulsa Oilers · Wichita ThunderSports teams based in South Texas Baseball TL: Corpus Christi Hooks • San Antonio Missions - NAL: Edinburg Roadrunners • McAllen Thunder • Rio Grande Valley WhiteWings
Basketball Football LSFL: Corpus Christi Hammerheads • Laredo Rattlesnakes • Rio Grande Valley MagicHockey Soccer NASL: San Antonio - PDL: Laredo Heat • Rio Grande Valley Grandes - SPSL: Rio Grande Valley Ocelots • Corpus Christi FuelCollege athletics
(NCAA Division I)Texas A&M-Corpus Christi • Texas-Pan American • Texas-San Antonio (UTSA) • Texas StateCategories:- Central Hockey League teams
- Sports in Corpus Christi, Texas
- Sports clubs established in 1997
- Defunct ice hockey teams in Texas
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