After the second round of the playoffs, the IceRays, if they advance, will have to play their home games away from Corpus Christi and Memorial Coliseum. Talk about adversity. A The team's success for a first-year franchise was a pleasant surprise. It pales in comparison, however, to the way this high school football city has warmed to hockey. Corpus Christi general manager James Garino and his front office staff have worked feverishly to give Corpus Christi something to embrace.
Many general managers stay in the office, ostracizing themselves from the fans.
Clearly Jimmy Garino has some real strengths as a general manager as it relates to public relations, promotions and dealing with the media and the fans. He's a very personable guy. Corpus Christi sold out all 35 home games this year. Maybe we'll see. Even movies are cheaper and it will cost more next year.