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The Corpus Christi IceRays opened the Hilliard Center to fans on Oct. 10 and Oct. 11 against the El Paso Rhinos, their first games without goaltender Vladislav Bryzgalov, who earned a tryout contract with the ECHLs Tulsa Oilers. Griffin Wright started in the net on Saturday’s game, where he blocked 17 shots-on-goal. Despite his performance, the IceRays fell 1-2 to the Rhinos, ending their 4-0 series streak.  Just five minutes in, IceRays forward Willem Kerr received a minor penalty for cross-checking. Rhinos forward Raphael Laviolette scored a power play goal at 14:56 in the first period against the IceRays, assisted…

The Corpus Christi IceRays faced the El Paso Rhinos in the Hilliard Center on Sept. 11 and Sept. 12, where the teams received applause and cheers from the largest opening weekend crowd in the North American Hockey League. The IceRays started their season with back-to-back wins against the Rhinos. The IceRays’ weekend started with a 1-0 shutout by Vladislav Bryzgalov and ended with a last second overtime goal by Defenseman Nathan Di Chiara. Their season began with one of the youngest head coaches in the league as 32-year-old Nick Skerlick started his first year in Corpus Christi.  The team was…

Currently sitting at number nine in the USL League One Rankings, Corpus Christi FC is well on its way to completing its first season as a professional team. CCFC leads the league in clean sheets and holds their own in other categories. They have players from five different continents, bringing in representation from all over the globe. Defenders Blake Bowen: At 25 years old, Bowen is playing his fourth year professionally. Born in San Clemente, California, Bowen attended San Diego State University, was drafted by the MLS team Seattle Sounders, and played for MLS NEXT PRO under Tacoma Defiance. He…

Six professional baseball players from the Coastal Bend have made their Major League Debut since 2000: Jose Trevino (St. John Paul II High School), Cliff Pennington (Mary Carroll High School), Anthony Banda (Sinton High School), Nick Loftin (W.B. Ray High School), Wyatt Mathisen (Calallen High School), Mike Adams (Sinton High School). JOSE TREVINO Jose Trevino began his baseball career at St. John Paul II High School. After spending three years at Oral Roberts University in Oklahoma, he was selected in the sixth round in the MLB draft by the Texas Rangers. In his last collegiate season in 2014, he posted…

The Corpus Christi Hooks begin their spring season on April 2. The Hooks will play a 138-game season with half of their games taking place at home in Whataburger Field, giving fans the opportunity to see the new era of talent for the Houston Astros. As a Double-A affiliate competing in the South Division of the Texas League, the Corpus Christi Hooks face competition across Texas, Arkansas, and Oklahoma. Last season the Hooks finished last in their division with the worst record in the Texas League (48-89). Despite last season’s struggles, the organization remains optimistic under second-year manager Ricky Rivera.…