AHL Enforcer Joins Mallards

September 21, 2004 - International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Quad City Mallards News Release


Moline, IL-Quad City Mallards President and General Manager Howard Cornfield today announced the signing of left winger Jason Lehoux (pronounced la-who). Lehoux signed with a two-way contract with the American League's Manitoba Moose. He will be assigned to the Quad Cities if he does not make Manitoba's final roster.

The 6-foot-2, 225 pound left winger recorded a goal and 29 penalty minutes in 13 AHL games last season with the Manitoba Moose and St. John's Maple Leafs. For his career, Lehoux has 47 points (23 goals and 24 assists) with 440 penalty minutes in 196 pro games-all played in the AHL.

The 25-year old Lehoux has established himself as a rugged enforcer at the American League level. In 2002-03, he finished second on the Albany River Rats roster with 175 penalty minutes while scoring 10 goals and 11 assists for 21 points in 64 games. The St. Marie, Quebec native was a River Rat for his first three professional seasons before joining Manitoba to begin the 2003-04 season. In 2001-02, Lehoux's 135 penalty minutes led the River Rats. He also scored 10 points on four goals and six assists.

Prior to beginning his pro career, Lehoux spent four seasons in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL). Lehoux recorded 288 penalty minutes in 1998-99 as a member of the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies. Lehoux finished his junior career with 35 goals and 37 assists for 72 points with 657 penalty minutes in 151 games. During his junior career, Lehoux was a teammate of future NHL stars Vincent Lecavalier, Mike Riberio and Michael Ryder.

"Jason is a fiery competitor with almost 200 games played in the AHL," said Cornfield. "He will be a presence on the ice and should be a solid contributor."

Lehoux is the 15th Mallard signed for the 2004-05 season. Lehoux will join Mike Burgoyne, Jason Deskins, Jeff Doyle, Joe Dusbabek, Ojay Hehr, Lenny Hofmann, Drew Otten and Marty Standish to form the Mallards forward corp. Justin Brown, Serge Crochetiere, Terry Hollinger, Alexander Skorohod and Sam Phillips will patrol the Mallards blueline while Jeff Reynaert tends goal.

The Mallards begin the home portion of their tenth anniversary season on October 30th vs. Kansas City at The MARK of the Quad Cities. Season tickets are available via the Mallards ticket office at (309) 764-7825. For the latest Mallards news and ticket information, visit www.qcmallards.com.



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