IceRays back at home ready to make a move in the standings against Amarillo

Len Hayward, Corpus Christi Caller Times
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It's crunch time for the IceRays. With a little more than two months remaining in the season, Corpus Christi faces a key set of games this weekend against fourth place Amarillo.

The Wranglers are sitting in the final playoff spot in the NAHL's South Division with 40 points and the IceRays are in sixth with 36, still within striking distance of a postseason berth.

Catching some points from Amarillo this weekend will be key for the IceRays and their playoff chances.

This week's IceRays games

Opponent: Amarillo Wranglers

Schedule: 7:05 p.m. Friday-Saturday

Where: American Bank Center

Records: Corpus Christi 17-18-2-0 (36 points); Amarillo 19-14-1-1 (40 points)

How to watch: HockeyTV

This week's promotions

Friday — Frosty Friday: $4 16-ounce draft beers.

Saturday — University College Night: Free ticket with a student ID and also Family Four Pack night with 4 tickets, 4 hot dogs, 4 sodas for $40.

Also of note

IceRays forwards Nathan Butler and Jude Kurtas will represent the IceRays at the NAHL's Top Prospect Tournament in Pittsburgh, which is scheduled for Feb. 7-8.

IceRays Player to Watch this weekend

F Dylan Contreras

Contreras scored a goal in the come-from-behind win against El Paso last week, and also is tied for third on the squad in points with 18, including 15 from assists. He also leads the team in plus-minus at plus-11.

ICERAYS LEADERS

Points: Nathan Butler 27; Stepan Kuznetsov 22; Jude Kurtas 18; Dylan Contreras 18

Goals: Kuznetsov 14; Butler 11; Kurtas 8

Assists: Butler 16; Contreras 15; Dominic Foglia 11

Plus-minus: Contreras +11; Kuznetsov +9; Casper Gillberg +5

GOALTENDING

Wins: Damon Beaver 12

Goals against average: Damon Beaver 2.92

Save percentage: Damon Beaver .920

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Len Hayward is a USA Today Sports Network Region sports director and the Caller-Times sports editor. Support more coverage like this by checking out our subscription options and special offers at Caller.com/subscribe

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