Bucks Ink Stopper
Published on September 17, 2003 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
Laredo Bucks News Release
(9/17/03) LAREDO, Texas â Wednesday morning the Laredo Bucks announced the signing of goalie Marco Emond (pronounced: E-mon) to a contract for the upcoming 2003-04 Central Hockey League season. Emond played last season with the Elmira Jackals in the United Hockey League. The Bucks take to the Laredo Entertainment Center ice for their first ever pre-season home game on Saturday, October 11th against Rio Grande Valley. For tickets stop by the LEC box office, go online at www.ticketmaster.com, or charge by phone (956) 712-1566.
The 25-year old Emond played in 56 games last season with Elmira and posted a career best 33-15-3 record with a goals allowed average of 3.08 and a save percentage of 90.9. He helped the Jackals to the fourth best regular season record in the UHL and led them to the Colonial Cup Eastern Conference Finals. In addition he led all UHL goalies with 33 regular season wins, and was second in total saves with 1,594. Emond also played one game in the American Hockey League with the Bridgeport Sound Tigers.
"We had to have a number one goalie who wasn't listed as a veteran in terms of number of games played," said Bucks Head Coach / General Manager Terry Ruskowski. "When I heard about Marco, I checked his stats and where he had been the last couple of years and was very interested. Plus we were able to get him a tryout with the San Antonio Rampage in the AHL and that made the situation work well for both of us."
Each CHL team is allowed five veterans players. A player is considered a veteran when he has played in 260 or more professional games.
"He is an unorthodox style goalie who will make some incredible saves for you," said Tom Callahan, who was the broadcaster for Elmira last season. "If he is on his game he is so tough to beat. He likes to agitate and be a fiery leader on the ice."
The 5'10, 180-pound Emond's professional debut came in the CHL during the 1998-99 season when he played five games with the Topeka Scarecrows. Overall he has a career record of 60-38-8.
INDIVIDUAL TICKETS NOW ON SALE
Individual Laredo Bucks 2003-04 regular season game tickets are now on sale. Tickets can be purchased at the LEC box office, Foley's at Mall del Norte, online at www.ticketmaster.com, or charge by phone at (956) 712-1566. Tickets start at $13.50.
EXHIBITION GAMES
The Bucks will play their first ever home pre-season game on Saturday, October 11th at the LEC against the Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees. Tickets are included in the season ticket holder packages, $6 for individual tickets.
Bucks Pre-Season Schedule
October 9th vs. New Mexico in Corpus Christi at 7:05 pm.
October 11th vs. Rio Grande Valley in Laredo at 7:00 pm.
October 12th vs. Austin in Austin at 5:00 pm.
CHL REGULAR SEASON IS RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER
The Bucks begin the 2003-04 CHL campaign on Saturday, October 18th on the road against the Corpus Christi Rayz. The Bucks home opener at the Laredo Entertainment Center is set for Friday, October 24th versus the San Angelo Saints. For season tickets call (956) 718-BUCKS (2825).
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