Bucks Bring Back Looby
Published on September 23, 2009 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
Laredo Bucks News Release
LAREDO, TX- The Laredo Bucks of the Central Hockey League announced Wednesday that they have signed defenseman Mike Looby for the 2009-10 season. Looby was a member of the Bucks 2006 President's Cup Championship team.
"I'm very happy to have Mike Looby back with us for this season," said Bucks President/General Manager and Head Coach Terry Ruskowski. "He knows what it's like to win a Championship here, and wants to do it again."
Looby joined the Bucks as an amatuer during the 2006 Playoffs, where he scored three points (1-2=3) to help lead Laredo to their second Championship. Looby had two points (1-1=2) in the Southern Conference Finals against Odessa, including a goal in the Bucks series clinching game-five win. Looby picked up an assist in Laredo's 4-2 Game One Finals victory against Bossier-Shreveport.
The Brampton, Ontario native has spent the last three seasons playing for five different teams in two different leagues, including three in the CHL from 2006-2008.
"I've tried to get Looby back for the last two years and it just never happened," Ruskowski said. "I know that he will bring experience here, and show the young guys how we play Buck hockey."
Last season the 6'0, 200 pound Looby split time in the ECHL with Dayton and Gwinnett, scoring a total of 12 points (4-8=12) in 75 games, to go along with 69 PIM's.
2007-08 was a career year for Looby as he put up a total of 27 points (4-23=27) in 62 games, splitting time with Rio Grande Valley and Tulsa.
The 29-year-old Looby spent the 2006-07 season in the CHL for Arizona and Rio Grande Valley, picking up 11 points (3-8=11) and 54 PIM's in 62 total games.
Prior to turning professional Looby played in a total of 260 OHL games from 2001-2006, scoring 66 points (10-56=66).
Looby is the 25th Buck signed this off-season, including the 15th with at least one year of professional experience.
The Bucks will open their eighth season in the Gateway City on October 24th at the LEC, and will host the 2010 CHL All-Star Game January 13th. 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)
08-09 Stats: 22 Games, 3 Goals, 8 Assists, 11 Points
Last Team: Fredonia State University (NCAA)
*Drew Kivell- Defense- 6'2, 225lbs- Lakeside, ON- DOB: 2/4/83 (1st Year Pro)
08-09 Stats: 38 Games, 2 Goals, 10 Assists, 12 Points
Last Team: Lakehead University (CIS)
*Cody Hamilton- Defense- 6'2, 200lbs- Lucknow, ON- DOB: 5/23/87 (2nd Year Pro)
08-09 Stats: 39 Games, 1 Goal, 5 Assists, 6 Points
Last Team: Tulsa Oilers (CHL)
*Tomas Sample- Defense- 6'2, 200lbs- Barrie, ON- DOB: 1/6/87 (1st Year Pro)
08-09 Stats: Did not play. 06-07 Stats: 27 Games, 4 Goals, 9 Assists, 13 Points
Last Team: Sarnia Sting (OHL, 06-07)
*Jarred Mohr- Defense- 5'11, 190lbs- Regina, SASK- DOB: 1/13/85 (4th Year Pro)
08-09 Stats: 63 Games, 3 Goals, 18 Assists, 21 Points, 52 PIM's
Last Team: Rocky Mountain Rage (CHL)
*David Croteau- Forward- 5'10, 175lbs- Gatineau, Que. - DOB: 7/15/83 (3rd Year Pro)
08-09 Stats: 17 Games, 24 Goals, 29 Assists, 53 Points, 109 PIM's
Last Team: HC Mulhouse (France)
*Blair Hawes- Forward- 6'0, 200lbs- Selkirk, MAN- DOB: 7/22/88 (1st Year Pro)
08-09 Stats: 62 Games, 17 Goals, 46 Assists, 63 Points, 108 PIM's (MJHL All-Star)
Last Team: Selkirk Steelers (MJHL)
*Ian Clarke- Defenseman- 6'0, 215lbs- Saskatoon, SASK- DOB: 10/20/88 (1st Year Pro)
08-09 Stats: 49 Games, 5 Goals, 9 Assists, 14 Points, 177 PIM's
Last Team: Waywayseecappo Wolverines (MJHL)
*Dustin Slade- Goaltender- 5'11, 200lbs- Penticton, BC- DOB: 2/28/06 (1st Year Pro)
08-09 Stats: Did not play
Last Team: Halifax Wolverines (MJAHL, 06-07)
*Gerry Festa- Goaltender- 5'10, 180lbs- Calgary, AB- DOB: 1/18/84 (1st Year Pro)
08-09 Stats: 12 Games, 3-4-2 Record, 2.62 G.A.A, .916 sv. %, 1 SHO
Last Team: University of British Columbia
*Neil Trimm- Forward- 6'2, 200lbs- Westmeath, ON- DOB: 2/18/83 (2nd Year Pro)
08-09 Stats: 60 Games, 17 Goals, 27 Assists, 44 Points, 14 PIM's
Last Team: New Mexico Scorpions (CHL)
*Igor Agarunov- Forward- 6'1, 200lbs- Grand Forks, BC- DOB: 3/19/83 (6th Year Pro)
08-09 Stats: 64 Games, 19 Goals, 16 Assists, 35 Points, +17
Last Team: BUCKS (CHL)
*Justin Styffe- For.- 5'10, 180lbs-Okanagan Falls, BC: DOB:10/14/84 (2nd Year Pro)
08-09 Stats: 60 Games, 6 Goals, 9 Assists, 15 Points, 223 PIM's
Last Team: Flint Generals (IHL)
*Alexander Eaton- Forward- 6'3, 200lbs- Toronto, ON: DOB: 7/2/85 (1st Year Pro)
08-09: Did Not Play
Last Team: Tillsonburg Vipers (OHA Sr.)
*Adam Rivet- Defenseman- 6'0, 190lbs- Fort Erie, ON: DOB: 9/25/80 (5th Year Pro)
08-09- 63 Games, 13 Goals, 26 Assists, 39 Points, 79 PIM's
Last Team: BUCKS (CHL)
*Ryan Salvis- Forward- 6'0, 190lbs- Toronto, ON: DOB: 3/27/84 (2nd Year Pro)
08-09 Stats: 54 Games, 13 Goals, 26 Assists, 39 Points
Last Team: BUCKS (CHL)
*Dan Spence- Goaltender- 6'0, 190lbs- Langley, BC: DOB: 1/17/88 (1st Year Pro)
08-09 Stats: (With Sarnia) 54 Games, 29-19-6 record, 2.78 G.A.A, .914 sv. %
Last Team: Sarnia Sting (OHL)
*Maxime Lincourt- Forward- 6'1, 200lbs- Montreal, Que: DOB: 5/5/87 (3rd Year Pro)
08-09 Stats: 70 Games, 24 Goals, 29 Assists, 53 Points
Last Team: Flint Generals (IHL)
*Nick Klaren- Defenseman- 6'1, 200lbs- N. St. Paul, MN: DOB: 6/12/84 (1st Year Pro)
08-09 Stats: 28 Games, 8 Goals, 19 Assists, 27 Points
Last Team: University of Wisconsin- Stout (NCAA D-III)
*Jeff Bes- Forward- 6'0, 195lbs- Tillsonburg, ON: DOB: 7/31/73 (18th Year Pro)
08-09 Stats: 39 Games, 14 Goals, 46 Assists, 60 Points
Last Team: BUCKS (CHL)
*Benjamin Dieude-Fauvel- Defense- 6'1, 195lbs- France: DOB: 8/26/86 (6th Year Pro)
08-09 Stats: 36 Games, 3 Goals, 10 Assists, 13 points, 77 PIM's
Last Team: HC Morzine-Avoriaz
*Kevin Flather- Forward- 6'2, 205lbs- Surry, BC (2nd Year Pro)
08-09 Stats: 40 Games, 31 Goals, 45 Assists, 76 Points
Last Team: Liege Bulldogs (Belguim Elite League)
*Kyle Gajewski- Goaltender- 5'10, 155lbs- London, ON- DOB: 3/29/87 (2ndYear Pro)
08-09 Stats: 29 Games, 12-11-2
Last Team: Florida Everblades (ECHL)
*Josef Fojtik-Forward-5'9,190lbs- Oztrava, Czech Republic-DOB: 9/11/84(3rd Year Pro)
08-09 Stats: 39 Games, 19 Goals, 17 Assists, 36 Points (With Flint)
Last Team: St. Georges (LNAH)
*Mike Looby- Defenseman- Brampton, ON- DOB: 9/28/85 (4th Year Pro)
08-09 Stats: 75 Games, 4 Goals, 8 Assists, 12 Points
Last Team: Gwinnett (ECHL)
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