Corpus Christi Rayz
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The Corpus Christi Rayz are a minor-league ice hockey team based in Corpus Christi, Texas affiliated with the Central Hockey League. The "Rayz" moniker (or "Ice Rays" from 1997 to 2003) derives from the many different species of rays who inhabit the nearby Gulf of Mexico.
The team was established in 1997 and plays home games at Corpus Christi's new American Bank Center (ABC). Practices are held both at the ABC or at the team's old home, the Champion Toyota IceCenter at Memorial Coliseum, dubbed "The Igloo" by fans due to the fact that temperatures in the Coliseum dictated a dress that included sweaters and jackets, even in Corpus Christi's mild winters. The team is coached by former NHL veteran Ken McRae and broadcasts feature the brilliant talents and vocal stylings of Josh Bogorad, formerly a radio celebrity in the Los Angeles area.
- Current players
- Jason Baird
- Ryan Carter
- Derrick McIver
- Matt Turek
- Geno Parrish
- Justin Quenneville
- Ron Vogel
- Brent Zelenewich
- Kevin Watters
- Blair Stayzer
- Jay Hardwick
- Jason Lepine
- Steve Pelletier
- Adam Powell
- Chris Mei
- Tony Johnson
- Niklas Lindberg
- Todd Paul
- Current play-by-play announcer
- Josh Bogorad
- Former Icerays players
- Geoff Bumstead
- Scott Reid
- Brad Wingfield
- Ken Richardson
- Layne Roland
- Jay Woodcroft
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