Americans Sign Another Returner in Straub
August 4, 2010 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Allen Americans News Release
ALLEN, Texas - Brandon Straub became the seventh player from the inaugural team to re-sign with the Americans today.
"Brandon's return is a great addition to our defensive core. He will be a big leader for us this year," Americans Head Coach and General Manager Dwight Mullins said.
Straub was one of five Allen players called up to the American Hockey League last year. The Colorado Springs native held down the blue line for the Americans, earning 185 penalty minutes and going +8 in 58 games during the regular season last year. He had seven points (2g-5a7) in that time and assisted twice in the 20-game run for the Ray Miron Presidents' Cup.
The six-foot-four, 223-pound defenseman graduated from Colorado College in 2007 before playing two seasons in the ECHL. Straub had stints in the AHL during both of those years.
He is looking forward to his fourth professional season. "As far as the team goes, last year was a great year. There's a great core of guys coming back. We got so close, and I think we can win it this year." Straub said.
Like many other players, the defenseman also cites the Allen community as reason for returning. "I'm really excited. My wife and I had a great time last year. Allen was great, and the people were awesome. We'd love to live there again," Straub said Wednesday.
Individual tickets go on sale Sept. 3, but season tickets and partial plans for Allen's second season are on sale now. Ticket prices start as low as $9 per game. As always, there is free parking at every game. For more information, call 972-912-1000.
2010-11 Signings To-Date Bruce Graham Liam Huculak Nino Musitelli David Nimmo Brandon Straub Tobias Whelan Chris Whitley Colton Yellow Horn
The Americans, the Dallas Stars' CHL affiliate, began play in Nov. of 2009 in the newly built Allen Event Center in The Village at Allen. Season tickets are on sale now, and corporate partnerships are also available. For information, call 972.912.1000 or visit allenamericans.com. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Saturday.
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