Bucks Acquire And Sign All-Star Goalie Centomo

Published on September 5, 2008 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
Laredo Bucks News Release


LAREDO, TX- The Laredo Bucks of the Central Hockey League announced Friday that they have acquired and signed two-time CHL All-Star goaltender Sebastien Centomo from the Mississippi Riverkings, in exchange for future considerations. Centomo, the 2001-02 CHL Rookie of the Year, is entering his eighth professional campaign.

Centomo made his second CHL All-Star team last season as he went 18-9-3 for the Riverkings, with a 2.51 goals against average, and a .915 save percentage, while posting three shutouts. Centomo earned CHL goaltender of the week honors for November 11th, 2007.

In his rookie year, Centomo, a native of Laval, Quebec, played at every level, including playing one game in the NHL for the Toronto Maple Leafs.

"Centomo is one of the top goaltenders in the CHL there's no doubt in my mind", said Bucks Head Coach and General Manager Terry Ruskowski. "He's played at every level, and he is the number one goalie I have been looking for all summer long".

In his previous seven professional seasons Centomo has a combined 121-84-23 record, with a career G.A.A under 2.70, and a save percentage of over .910%, while posting 14 shutouts.

Besides playing in one NHL game in his career, the 6'1, 200 pound netminder has played in 95 AHL games (St. John's Maple Leafs, Manitoba Moose), 104 CHL games (Mississippi Riverkings, Oklahoma City Blazers), 50 ECHL games (Greensboro Generals, Las Vegas Wranglers, Long Beach Ice Dogs), and one FNL game (HIFK Helinski).

"We've been lucky over the years to have good goalies here, and we expect Centomo to be right up there with the best", Ruskowski said. "He will play the majority of our games this season, and we are very happy about that".

Centomo spent part of the 2005-06 season, and all of the 2006-07 campaign with Oklahoma City, where he played in 52 games combined, posting a 28-19-2 mark, with a 3.09 GAA and a .908 save percentage.

Centomo has spent parts of four different seasons in the AHL, playing for the St. John's Maple Leafs and the Manitoba Moose. His most successful AHL campaign came in his rookie year, when he went 12-7-4, with a 2.52 G.A.A, and a .926 SV %, while posting two shutouts. Centomo earned the Leafs' starting job for the 2002 Calder Cup Playoffs and led them to the second round.

Before his AHL success, Centomo's CHL rookie of the Year season in 2001-02 was one for the record books. He went 16-1-0 with a 2.09 GAA and a .934 save percentage with the then Memphis Riverkings, to also earn him his first All-Star nod.

Centomo is the 14th player officially signed by the Bucks this off-season, joining nine rookies, and four returners (Team Captain Serge Dube, Steve Weidlich, Igor Agarunov, and Matt Summers).

The Bucks, who start training camp on October 6th, will open their seventh CHL season at the LEC on October 17th against the Rocky Mountain Rage.

Season ticket prices stayed the same as they were last season, starting at just $34 a month (including playoffs). Call 718-BUCK (2825), or visit the LEC to speak to a Bucks ticket representative.

*2008-09 Bucks Signed Players (In order of Announced Signing)*

*Ryan Gibb-Goaltender- 5'11, 195lbs-Toronto, ON- DOB:6/29/85 (1st Year Pro)

07-08 Stats: 19 Games, 11-7, 9.22 SV%, 2.86 G.A.A, 1 SHO

Last Team: Queens University (CIS)

*Jeff Gilbert-Defenseman- 5'11, 211lbs-Barrie, ON- DOB: 5/31/83 (1st Year Pro)

07-08 Stats: 27 Games, 2 Goals, 6 Assists, 8 Points, 61 PIM's

Last Team: Robert Morris University (NCAA)

*Devin Featherstone- Defenseman- 6'1, 211lbs- Calgary, AB- DOB: 1/11/85 (1st Year Pro)

07-08 Stats: 28 Games, 2 Goals, 9 Assists, 11 Points, 91 PIM's

Last Team: University of Lethbridge (CIS)

*Matt Summers- Forward- 6'2, 195lbs- Savage, MN- DOB: 7/15/86 (2nd Year Pro)

07-08 Stats: 57 Games, 12 Goals, 23 Assists, 35 Points

Last Team: BUCKS

*Mike Richard- Forward- 5'9, 210lbs- LaSalle, Que.- DOB: 9/14/83 (1st Year Pro)

07-08 Stats: 31 Total Games (2 pro), 10 Goals, 33 Assists, 43 Points

Last Team: Elmira Jackals (2 Pro games), Elmira College (NCAA)

*Shaun Norrie- Forward- 6-3, 200lbs- Calgary, Alberta- DOB: 9/15/82(1st Year Pro)

07-08 Stats: 28 Games, 9 Goals, 11 Assists, 20 Points, 71 PIM's

Last Team: University of Lethbridge (CIS)

*Steve Weidlich- Defenseman- 6'2, 210lbs, Edmonton, Alberta- DOB: 1/23/81 (7th Year Pro)

07-08 Stats: 28 Games, 3 Goals, 9 Assists, 12 Points, 87 PIM's

Last Team: BUCKS

*Igor Agarunov- Forward- 6'1, 200lbs, Grand Forks, Brittish Columbia- DOB: 3/19/83 (5th Year Pro)

07-08 Stats: 58 Games, 9 Goals, 13 Assists, 22 Points

Last Team: BUCKS

*Kevin Hurley- Forward- 6'3, 210lbs, Kitchener, Ontario- DOB: 5/14/83 (1st Year Pro)

07-08 Stats: 28 Games, 13 Goals, 21 Assists, 34 Points, 64 PIM's

Last Team: University of Waterloo (CIS)

*Erick Lizon- Forward- 6'4, 210lbs, Kitchener, Ontario- DOB: 11/29/95 (3rd Year Pro)

07-08 Stats: 23 Games, 2 Goals, 3 Assists, 5 Points, 67 PIM's

Last Team: Oklahoma City (CHL)

*Ryan Fuller- Forward- 6'3, 215lbs, Morgan Hill, California- DOB: 11/4/87 (1st Year Pro)

07-08 Stats: 58 Games, 10 Goals, 18 Assists, 28 Points

Last Team: Texas Tornado (NAHL) **NAHL Top Prospect**

*Serge Dube- Defenseman- 5'11, 205lbs, Sudbury, Ontario- DOB: 8/13/79 (7th Year Pro)

07-08 Stats: 57 Games, 9 Goals, 37 Assists, 46 Points **CHL All-Star**

Last Team: BUCKS

*Joey Moggach- Forward- 5'7, 165lbs, Brandon, Manitoba- DOB: 7/13/85 (1st Year Pro)

07-08 Stats: 28 Games, 2 Goals, 9 Assists, 11 Points

Last Team: Bemidji State University (NCAA)

*Sebastien Centomo- Goaltender- 6'1, 200lbs, Laval, Quebec- DOB: 3/26/81 (8th Year Pro)

07-08 Stats: 33 Games, 18-9-3, 2.51 G.A.A, .915 SV %, 3 Shutouts **CHL All-Star**

Last Team: Mississippi Riverkings

*Bucks Looking For Off-Ice Officials* The Bucks are looking for off-ice officials for the 2008-09 season. If you are interested please e-mail Zach Sepesi at zsepesi@yahoo.com.

*Booster Club Fund Raiser*

September 6th, 2008, at Jett Bowl North Parking Lot

E-mail OJG1180@aol.com for more info.

*Bucks Season Ticket Referral Program*

For every new season ticket that is purchased from a referral, the current season ticket holder that referred them will receive a $25.00 gift certificate to the Bucks team store. There is NO LIMIT to the amount of referrals that an existing season ticket holder can make.

For example, if a current season ticket holder refers a person who buys four new seats for the 2008-09 season, they will receive a $100 gift certificate to the Bucks team store.

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