Bucks Re-Sign All-Star Rivet

Published on September 11, 2008 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
Laredo Bucks News Release


LAREDO, TX- The Laredo Bucks of the Central Hockey League announced at a press conference Thursday that they have re-signed All-Star defenseman Adam Rivet for the upcoming 2008-09 season, his fourth year with the team. The announcement was made to the media and a large number of fans at the LNB Plaza Building in downtown Laredo.

Rivet has earned several individual honors thus far in his professional career. He was a finalist for last seasons Most Outstanding Defenseman award, in addition to being a 2007 CHL All-Star, Rivet was named to the CHL All-Rookie Team 2005-06, and was a finalist for Rookie of the Year in that same season, helping lead the Bucks to their second CHL Championship.

"Rivs is always a priority for us to sign, he's one of our key players", said Bucks Head Coach and General Manager Terry Ruskowski. "He is one of the classiest and most well respected guys that I've ever coached".

In three seasons with the Bucks, Rivet has been a large part of the team's success. In his three previous seasons combined, Rivet has scored 54 goals, with 88 assists, for 142 points, including 20 power-play goals, 42 power-play assists, three short-handed goals, and nine game-winning goals, in 188 games in Laredo. In 48 career playoff games Rivet has tallied seven goals, 27 assists for 34 points, including five power-play goals, 11 power-play assists, and one game winning goal.

"I'm looking forward to playing here in Laredo again, this is a class organization to be a part of", Rivet said. "Our only goal is to win another championship for this City".

Last season Rivet, a native of Fort Erie, Ontario, once again played in all 64 regular season games, scoring 18 goals, with 30 assists, for 48 points. Rivet was a key performer on special teams, as he tallied nine power-play goals, and 12 power-play assists to be named a finalist for the CHL's Most Outstanding Defenseman award.

During last seasons playoffs Rivet, 6'0, 190 pounds, notched three goals, with 11 assists for 14 points, including one power-play goal, and five power-play assists.

"Adam scores big goals for us, although he is a defenseman. He comes to play every single day, and he has a great attitude", Ruskowski said.

Rivet made headlines while on vacation during the off-season, as he rescued a married couple and an eight-year-old boy who were drowning in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. The two rescues came about three hours apart, and earned Rivet some high praise from his coach. "To rescue one person in your life is very rare, but to rescue two people in a span of three or four hours is amazing", Ruskowski commented. "Adam did a great thing that day, I'm very proud of him".

In the 2006-07 campaign Rivet was named to the Southern Conference All-Star Team. He increased his numbers in every category from his rookie year, playing in all 64 games, tallying 20 goals, with 36 assists, for 56 points, including four game-winning goals. He also performed well on special teams, scoring eight power-play goals, with 21 power-play assists. In the 64 games he played in last season, Rivet scored at least a point in 41 of them.

"Two years without winning a title is too long here. We are all anxious to get back at it and try to get back on top", said Rivet.

In his rookie campaign in 2005-06 Rivet was named to the CHL All-Rookie Team, and was a finalist for Rookie of the Year. He played in 60 regular-season games, scoring 16 goals, with 22 assists for 38 points.

"He is very reliable. I know when he's on the ice that he will put every ounce of energy he has into helping us win", said Ruskowski.

"It's great to play here, I can't wait to get back on the ice and try to accomplish our goal", Rivet said.

Prior to turning pro, Rivet, a native of Fort Erie, Ontario, played four years of college hockey at the University of Prince Edward Island (CIS), where he tallied 17 goals, with 57 assists, for 74 points.

Rivet is the 17th player officially signed by the Bucks this off-season. Thus far 11 rookies, four other returnee's (Team Captain Serge Dube, Steve Weidlich, Igor Agarunov, and Matt Summers), plus CHL returnee Sebastien Centomo make up Laredo's roster.

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

*Brett Hopfe- Forward- 6'1, 210lbs, Didsbury, Alberta- DOB: 9/7/83 (1st Year Pro)

07-08 Stats: 30 Games, 5 Goals, 5 Assists, 10 Points

Last Team: Robert Morris University (NCAA)

*Jordan Pawelec- Defensman- 6'2, 215lbs- Regina, Saskatchewan- DOB: 8/16/87 (1st Year Pro

07-08 Stats: 58 Games, 3 Goals, 17 Assists, 20 Points, 111 PIM's

Last Team: Yorkton Terriers (SJHL)

*Adam Rivet- Defenseman- 6'0, 190lbs- Fort Erie, Ontatio- DOB: 9/25/80 (4th Year Pro)

07-08 Stats: 64 Games, 18 Goals, 30 Assists, 48 Points

Last Team: BUCKS

*Bucks Night Out*

The Bucks will hold their first ever "Night Out" at the LEC on September 18th from 5-9pm in the Club Level of the LEC.

This is the first time ever that fans will be allowed in the arena to watch the laying of the ice on the floor.

At the "Night Out" fans can talk hockey with Bucks Head Coach and General Manager Terry Ruskowski, as well as Bucks players.

There will be FREE FOOD AND BEVERAGES available.

*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.

*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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