Bucks Add Forward Lincourt

September 9, 2009 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Laredo Bucks News Release


LAREDO, TX- The Laredo Bucks of the Central Hockey League announced Wednesday that they have signed forward Maxime Lincourt for the 2009-10 season. Lincourt is entering his third professional season, and his first in the CHL.

The 22-year-old Lincourt has played in a total of 105 professional games in the ECHL and IHL, putting up a total of 61 points (25-36=61).

"Maxime is a highly touted forward who will help us quite a bit," said Bucks President/General Manager and Head Coach Terry Ruskowski. "I tried to get him last season but couldn't, we are excited to have him on the roster this year."

Lincourt, a native of Montreal, Quebec, scored 53 points (24-29=53) in 70 games last season splitting time with the IHL's Muskegon Lumberjacks and Flint Generals. Lincourt played 46 games for Muskegon and scored 32 points (15-17=32), before being traded to Flint and putting up 21 points (9-12=21) in 24 games.

"I really like Maxime's game, I feel he can be a top-liner here for us," Ruskowski said.

The 6'1, 200-pound Lincourt started his pro career in 2007-08 in the ECHL, where he scored eight points (1-7=8) in 35 games with Bakersfield and Elmira.

Lincourt played four full junior seasons from 2003-2007, suiting up for four different QMJHL teams. In 253 junior contests Lincourt put up 147 points (63-84=147), and appeared in 23 playoff games.

In 2005-06 Lincourt set several career highs, including goals (30), assists (36) and points (66) in 67 games with Rimouski.

Lincourt is the 18th Buck signed this off-season, including the ninth player 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)

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