Bucks Sign DeBoer
October 21, 2010 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Laredo Bucks News Release
LAREDO, TX- The Laredo Bucks of the Central Hockey League announced Thursday that they have signed rookie forward Addison DeBoer for the 2010-11 season. DeBoer is expected to be in the line-up for the Bucks home opener Saturday against Rio Grande Valley.
DeBoer was released by the Alaska Aces (ECHL) on October 13th making him a free agent.
The 22-year-old DeBoer turned professional at the end of last season playing 10 games with the Quad City Mallards. DeBoer put up five points (2-35) with the Mallards. DeBoer is still a rookie having played in less than 25 professional games.
DeBoer, a native of Spring Lake Park, Minnesota, spent four seasons with Colorado College prior to turning professional last season. DeBoer was named to the WCHA All Academic Team in 2008-09 and 2009-10. In 136 games with the Tigers DeBoer put up 34 points (14-2034) to go along with 95 PIM's.
"Addison is a very skilled and intelligent hockey player," said Bucks President/General Manager and Head Coach Terry Ruskowski. "He's fits into our systems. We heard good things about him both on and off the ice."
In the 2009-10 season the 5'11'', 180 pound DeBoer put up a career-high 14 points (5-914) and had 30 PIM's in 38 games. DeBoer's nine assists that season were also a career high.
In 2008-09 DeBoer picked up six points (3-36) and had 20 PIM's.
During the 2007-08 campaign DeBoer had four points (1-34) and 12 PIM's as he helped lead the Tigers to the WCHA regular season championship and a trip to the NCAA tournament with a 28-12-1 record.
In his freshman year of 2006-07 DeBoer had 10 points (5-510) and 33 PIM's for the Tigers.
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, Ladislav Kouba and Adam Rivet.
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!
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