Bucks Sign Enforcer Sgroi
Published on November 3, 2009 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
Laredo Bucks News Release
LAREDO, TX- The Laredo Bucks of the Central Hockey League announced Tuesday that they have signed forward Mike Sgroi for the 2009-10 season. Sgroi is a Veteran with 451 career games played, including 196 in the AHL.
The 31-year-old Sgroi (pronounced SC-roy) has piled up 1,604 PIM's thus far in his 10-year professional career.
"Mike Sgroi is known for his tough and physical play, and that's something that we desperately need here right now," said Bucks President/General Manager and Head Coach Terry Ruskowski. "Bringing Sgroi in here now will no doubt increase the toughness of our team."
Last season Sgroi, a native of Toronto, Ontartio, played in a total of 37 games for six different teams, including eight in the AHL. Sgroi totaled 22 points (14-822) and picked up 105 PIM's last season.
The 6'5'', 230 pound Sgroi put up career numbers in the 2007-08 campaign, splitting time with Pensecola and Johnstown (ECHL). Sgroi had 47 points (25-2247) to go along with 257 PIM's.
Sgroi, who also has a background in MMA fighting, has spent time in the AHL in parts of seven seasons.
In 2003-04 Sgroi played a career-high 45 games in the AHL with the Utah Grizzlies, where he picked up six points (2-46) and 152 PIM's.
**AGARUNOV ON 14-DAY IR**
Also on Tuesday the Bucks announced that they have placed Igor Agarunov on the 14-day IR with a lower body injury. Agarunov has three points (1-23) in six games this season.
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The Bucks are in Arizona where they will play three straight games against the Sundogs beginning Wednesday (Nov 4th).
The Bucks return home on November 11 when they host Rio Grande Valley at the LEC. The first 1,000 fans to enter the arena receive a FREE "support our troops" bracelet. Group tickets start at just $10, call 718-BUCK (2825) to order now.
**BUCKS WATCH PARTY AT HAL'S WEDNESDAY (NOV. 4TH)**
The Bucks will hold a watch party on Wednesday (Nov 4th) at Hal's Landing when the team is in Arizona to take on the Sundogs at 8:05pm CST.
Hal's will offer happy hour drink specials at the party, which will start at 7:30pm. Bucks front office staff members will be at the party giving fans a chance to win great prizes!
For more information about the party call 718-BUCK (2825).
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