Bucks Sign Rookie McKeown
Published on June 5, 2009 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
Laredo Bucks News Release
LAREDO, TX- The Laredo Bucks announced Friday that they have signed rookie forward Matt McKeown for the 2009-10 season. McKeown spent the last three seasons playing college hockey for Fredonia State University (NCAA D-III). McKeown is the first player signed by the Bucks this offseason.
In 72 career collegiate games the Niagra Falls, Ontario native put up 50 points (21-29=50), to go along with 103 penalty minutes.
"We are happy to sign Matt for the upcoming season, he's a big, tough guy and that's what we want", said Bucks President/General Manager and Head Coach Terry Ruskowski. "We can't wait to see him on the ice."
The 24-year-old McKeown (pronounced Mick-COWN) helped lead the Blue Devils to the 2007 SUNYAC Championship, putting up a career high 20 points (11-9=20) in 22 games, including scoring a goal in the conference title game.
McKeown was named the SUNYAC Rookie of the Week in October 2006, when he notched seven points in two games, including his first college hat trick.
McKeown, 6'0'', 195 pounds, scored 11 points (3-8=11) last season for Fredonia.
An injury prior to his freshman year forced McKeown to transfer to Fredonia from NCAA Powerhouse Cornell.
McKeown played five junior seasons for three different teams, putting up a combined 190 points in 293 games for Port Colbourne (GHJHL), Burlington (OPJHL), and Niagra Falls (GHJHL).
In two seasons with Niagra Falls McKeown piled up 102 points (57-45=102) in 119 games, to go along with 184 PIM's.
The Bucks will start their eighth season in the Gateway City in October, and will host the 2010 CHL All-Star game in January.
For ticket information call 718-BUCK (2825).
*2009-10 Bucks Signed Players (In order of Announced Signing)*
*Matt McKeown-Forward- 6'0, 195lbs-Niagra Falls, ON- DOB: 1/16/85 (1st Year Pro)
07-08 Stats: 22 Games, 3 Goals, 8 Assists, 11 Points
Last Team: Fredonia State University (NCAA)
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The Bucks announced a brand new season ticket holder referral program, which could make each fans season tickets FREE for the 2009-10 season. For every new seat that a current season ticket holder refers, they receive a 20-percent credit off of one of their seats. For example, if a current season ticket holder refers five new seats, their seat is FREE! Call 718-BUCK (2825) for more information.
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Bucks Season Ticket Holders can now receive a ten percent discount on their season tickets if they reserve their seats for the 2009-10, and 2010-11 campaigns. With the two-year agreement season ticket holders will receive a 10% discount each year, and can spread their payments out over 24 months.
"With the economy in the shape it's in these days we want to give our fans a chance to pay less for their tickets", said Bucks President/General Manager and Head Coach Terry Ruskowski. "We have the best fans in minor league hockey, and they deserve this very much".
*New Benefits For Season Ticket Holders*
The Bucks also announced brand new benefits for season ticket holders, such as a FREE ticket to the 2010 CHL All-Star Game, FREE drink & food coupons (and more) included in each season ticket booklet, exclusive discounts at Laredo Bucks Corporate Partner Locations, children of season ticket holders receive a FREE membership into the Kid's Club, season ticket holders will automatically be entered into season ticket holder raffle each game, as well as FREE admission to training camp scrimmage at pre-season party, and more to come.
"Our season ticket holders are diehards and we want to make sure that they are getting more than their hard-earned money's worth", Ruskowski said. "And these new benefits are the first step towards that".
In addition to the new season ticket holder benefits, fans will still receive big savings from walk-up ticket prices, convenient payment plans, priority seating for playoffs, discounts at the team merchandise store, name plate on each seat, personal Bucks account executive, and pre and post Season parties.
The Bucks will unveil more new benefits and packages later on in the off-season. For more information call 718-BUCK (2825).
2009-10 BUCKS SEASON TICKETS!
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BUCKS HOSTING 2010 ALL STAR GAME
In January of 2010 the Bucks will host the CHL All-Star Game! For ticket info call 718-BUCK (2825).
BUCKS IN THE COMMUNITY
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To join the Laredo Bucks Booster Club contact club President Olga Guerra at 956-724-3429, or 956-763-7478, or e-mail at OJG1180@aol.com.
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