Bucks Sign Canadian Defenseman
July 25, 2006 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Laredo Bucks News Release
LAREDO, Texas - On Tuesday the 2006 CHL President's Cup Champion Laredo Bucks announced the signing of defenseman Matt Simonson. Simonson played four seasons in the Maritime Junior A Hockey League. He is the fifth player signed by the Bucks this off season. The Bucks are offering a family four pack of season tickets for $999 for the 2006-07 season. For more info on 2006-07 Bucks season tickets log onto www.laredobucks.com or call (956) 718-BUCK (2825).
Simonson, 6'2" 215 pounds, is a native of Eel River Bar, New Brunswick. He scored ten goals and had 30 points for the Restigouche Tigers this past season. He helped the Tigers post a 31-20-2-3 regular season record.
"Matt has good size and moves the puck well," said Bucks head coach Terry Ruskowski. "I am excited to see what he can do in the CHL. He is a tough kid with good potential."
Simonson totaled 17 goals and 45 points in his four years of junior hockey.
Current Players Signed By The Bucks
Jay Ewasiuk---Goalie
Neil Clark---Forward
Don Melnyk---Forward
Matt Simonson---Defense
Justin Togiai---Defense
2006-07 BUCKS SEASON TICKETS
- The Bucks are offering a family four pack of season tickets for the 2006-07 CHL regular season for just $999. For more info contact a Bucks season ticket representative at (956) 718-BUCK (2825).
BECOME A BUCKS BACKER
- Support the Bucks by becoming a Corporate Sponsor. For a complete marketing plan contact the Bucks at (956) 718-BUCKS (2825).
BUCKS IN THE COMMUNITY
- To schedule an appearance by a Bucks player, coach, or member of the front office staff call Joe Dominey at (956) 523-6580 or email him at jdominey@laredobucks.com
BUCKS HIGHLIGHTS ONLINE
- Listen to audio highlights of the Bucks online at www.laredobucks.com in the multimedia section.
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