Bucks Add One More

September 7, 2004 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Laredo Bucks News Release


LAREDO, Texas – The 2004 CHL President's Cup Champion Laredo Bucks announced today that they have signed forward John Winstanley to a contract for the upcoming 2004-05 CHL season. The Bucks are currently taking deposits for new season tickets. For more information call (956)-718-BUCKS (2825) or log onto www.laredobucks.com.

Winstanley, 5'8" 185-pounds, spent last season with the Georgetown Raiders of the Ontario Provincial Junior Hockey League. In 28 games he totaled 28 goals, 26 assists and 20 PIMs as the Raiders posted a 40-5-3-1 record and captured the West Division regular season title.

"My understanding of John is that he is a natural goal scorer who knows how to be in the right place at the right time," said Bucks head coach Terry Ruskowski. "John has a good shot and has been a sniper at the junior level. I am anxious to see how he does in the pro ranks. I am hoping he can come in and fill a position for us."

Despite playing just 28 games, Winstanley was selected to the OPJHL All-Star Game. In the hardest shot contest he gunned a slap shot 91-mph to win it. He also totaled a goal and three assists in the game.

"John Winstanley is one of the most skilled players I have ever come across," said Georgetown Raiders Director of Player Personnel and Recruiting Peter Mavroudis. "Anytime he gets an opportunity on the ice something positive happens. John has deceptive speed, he has that extra gear. He also has a gift for reading other players on the ice and knowing how to beat them."

Winstanley was selected as Player of the Month his first month in the Ontario Hockey League during the 2001-02 season.

Winstanley also plays roller hockey. During the 2003-04 Great Lakes Inline Hockey League season he led the GLIHL in scoring with 30 goals and 57 points with the Brampton Nationals.

The Bucks currently have signed:

Forward---Igor Agarunov

Forward---Hans Benson

Forward---James Hiebert

Forward---Darryl Lloyd

Forward---Brent Varty

Forward---John Winstanley

Defenseman---Paul Elliott

Defenseman---David Keough

Defenseman---Steven Makway

Defenseman---Oriel McHugh

Defenseman---Josh Young

Goalie---David Guerrera

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Support the Bucks by becoming a Corporate Sponsor. For more information contact Magali Hinojosa at (956)-523-7723 or mhinojosa@laredobucks.com.

BUCKS IN THE COMMUNITY

The Laredo Bucks are committed to becoming a part of the Gateway City that they call home. To schedule an appearance by a Bucks player, coach, or member of the front office staff call Nicole Thompson at (956) 523-6586 or email her at nthompson@laredobucks.com.



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