Bucks Set Opening Day Roster

October 14, 2010 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Laredo Bucks News Release


LAREDO, TX- The Laredo Bucks of the Central Hockey League announced Thursday their opening day roster for the 2010-11 season. The Bucks have 18 players on their active roster.

*CRUM GRANTED LEAVE*

Defenseman B.J Crum has been granted a leave of absence by the CHL and is expected to be back in Laredo on Sunday after the Bucks two games in Rio Grande Valley.

*O'LEARY PLACED ON 10-DAY INJURED RESERVE*

Forward Mark O'Leary has been placed on the 10-day injured reserve list retroactive to October 14th with a lower-body injury. O'Leary is expected to be back in the Bucks line-up in a couple of weeks.

*BUCKS SUSPEND FISENKO, MICHAUD FOR SEASON*

The Bucks have placed forwards Misha Fisenko and Justin Michaud on team suspension for the entire 2010-11 Bucks season for failing to report to Laredo for training camp.

*BUCKS' 2010-11 OPENING DAY ROSTER*

#2 B.J Crum, Defenseman-@

#4 Kyle Searle, Defenseman

#6 Benjamin Dieude-Fauvel, Defenseman

#7 Ryan Lehr, Defenseman

#9 Neil Trimm, Forward

#11 Jeff Bes, Forward "A"

#15 Chris Korchinkski, Forward "A"

#19 Justin Styffe, Forward

#20 Reid Edmondson, Forward

#21 Daniel Koger, Forward

#24 Aaron Boogaard, Forward

#26 Denys Petrukhno, Defenseman

#27 Jarred Mohr, Defenseman

#29 Serge Dube, Defenseman "C"

#31 Torrie Jung, Goaltender

#32 Hans Benson, Forward

#33 Pier Pelletier, Goaltender

#42 Mark O'Leary, Forward- $$

#51 Joe Scali, Forward

#71 Matt Robinson

@-Granted leave by league

$$-10-day IR

The Bucks will start their ninth CHL season on October 15th with their home opener October 23rd against Rio Grande Valley at Laredo Energy Arena. Season tickets are on sale now for the 2010-11 season. Call 718-BUCK (2825) to place our order now.

*BUCKS WATCH PARTY FRIDAY AT HAL'S*

The Bucks will hold a road watch party on Friday (Oct 15th) at Hal's Landing when the Bucks open the 2010-11 season in Rio Grande Valley at 7:30pm.

The party will start at 7pm and Hal's will show the game on a big screen as well as offer happy hour drink specials. Bucks staff members will be on hand to give out special prizes.

The Bucks will be in Rio Grande Valley Friday and Saturday to open their ninth CHL season.

For more information on the party call 718-BUCK (2825).

*BUCKS HOST LEGENDS NIGHT OCTOBER 23RD*

The Bucks announced that they will hold the first-ever Legends Night during the October 23rd home opener at Laredo Energy Arena. The Bucks will welcome back several legendary players from the first eight seasons and honor them throughout the night when the Bucks host Rio Grande Valley. Group tickets start at just $10, call 718-BUCK (2825) to order now.

Bucks' legends that are returning to Laredo that night are Chris Grenville, Steve Simoes, Mike Amodeo, Igor Agarunov, Paul Elliott, and other players to be announced.

During the game the Bucks will honor the legends on the ice as well as with video tributes on the jumbo tron.

Also during the game fans can vote for the legend that they want to be the first member of the new Laredo Bucks Hall of Fame. The first member of the hall of fame will be determined by combination of the fan vote, legends vote and Bucks front office staff vote. More information on the Bucks Hall of Fame will be announced in the coming weeks.

*PUBLIC SKATE OPEN HOUSE FRIDAY OCT. 22nd*

The night before the home opener on Friday October 22nd the Bucks will host a public skate open house at Laredo Energy Arena from 6:30-9:30pm. Admission to the public skate is FREE and it costs $5 for a 45 minute skating session.

The Bucks' legends and the entire 2010-11 Bucks team will be at the public skate to sign autographs and take pictures with fans. Bucks fans will also get their first glimpse of the Cricket Mayor's Cup as it will be on hand at the skate also. Bucks staff will be available to answer questions about purchasing season, group or single game tickets.

Season ticket holders will get a FREE HOT DOG AND SODA during the public skate (while supplies last). There will also be a special season ticket holder's area that night.

For more information on Legends Night or to purchase tickets call 718-BUCK (2825).

2010-11 BUCKS SEASON TICKETS

Contact your personal Bucks representative or call 718-BUCK (2825) today to get your 2010-11 Bucks season tickets!

BUCKS IN THE COMMUNITY

To schedule an appearance by a Bucks player, coach, Bucky, or member of the front office staff contact Nicole Kupaks at (956)523-6590, or e-mail her at nkupaks@laredobucks.com.

BECOME A BUCKS CORPORATE PARTNER

Your company can become a vital part of the Laredo Bucks family by reaching our fans with your business message. To create a customized advertising package for your company, contact Donald Thomson at (956) 523-7711, or dthomson@laredobucks.com.

BUCKS RADIO HOME

All 66 of the Bucks regular-season games, plus any additional post-season games can be heard live all-season on Imagen 94.1-FM, as well as online at laredobucks.com. You can also watch all Bucks games online via CHL-TV.

JOIN THE BUCKS BOOSTER CLUB

To join the Laredo Bucks Booster Club contact club President Janie Moore at j.moore.44@hotmail.com.



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