Bucks Sign High Scoring Croteau
Published on July 16, 2009 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
Laredo Bucks News Release
LAREDO, TX- The Laredo Bucks of the Central Hockey League announced Thursday that they have signed forward David Croteau for the 2009-10 season. Croteau spent the last two seasons playing in France for the HC Mulhouse Scorpions.
In two seasons with the Scorpions the 26-year-old Croteau (pronounced CROWE-toe) put up 99 points (40-59=99) in just 35 regular season games, averaging 2.8 points per contest. In the 2008 playoffs the Gatineau, Quebec native averaged three points per game, as he piled up 18 points (8-10=18) in just six playoff contests.
"David's numbers in France are very impressive, he is a nice signing for us," said Bucks President/General Manager and Head Coach Terry Ruskowski. "He can flat out put the puck in the net."
Last season Croteau, 5'10, 175lbs, had 46 points (16-30=46) in 18 games, to go along with 110 PIM's.
During the 2007-08 campaign Croteau put up stellar numbers, scoring 53 points (24-29=53) in 17 games while picking up 109 PIM's.
"We think David can continue to put up those numbers here in Laredo and help lead us to a championship."
Croteau is the sixth Buck signed this offseason, including the third with at least one year of professional experience.
The Bucks will start their eighth season in the Gateway City in October, and will host the 2010 CHL All-Star game January 13th. Season tickets start at under $6.50 per game. Call 718-BUCK (2825) to order.
For ticket information call 718-BUCK (2825).
*2009-10 Bucks Signed Players (In order of Announced Signing)*
*Matt McKeown-Forward- 6'0, 195lbs-Niagra Falls, ON- DOB: 1/16/85 (1st Year Pro)
08-09 Stats: 22 Games, 3 Goals, 8 Assists, 11 Points
Last Team: Fredonia State University (NCAA)
*Drew Kivell- Defense- 6'2, 225lbs- Lakeside, ON- DOB: 2/4/83 (1st Year Pro)
08-09 Stats: 38 Games, 2 Goals, 10 Assists, 12 Points
Last Team: Lakehead University (CIS)
*Cody Hamilton- Defense- 6'2, 200lbs- Lucknow, ON- DOB: 5/23/817 (2nd Year Pro)
08-09 Stats: 39 Games, 1 Goal, 5 Assists, 6 Points
Last Team: Tulsa Oilers (CHL)
*Tomas Sample- Defense- 6'2, 200lbs- Barrie, ON- DOB: 1/6/87 (1st Year Pro)
08-09 Stats: Did not play. 06-07 Stats: 27 Games, 4 Goals, 9 Assists, 13 Points
Last Team: Sarnia Sting (OHL, 06-07)
*Jarred Mohr- Defense- 5'11, 190lbs- Regina, SASK- DOB: 1/13/85 (4th Year Pro)
08-09 Stats: 63 Games, 3 Goals, 18 Assists, 21 Points, 52 PIM's
Last Team: Rocky Mountain Rage (CHL)
*David Croteau- Forward- 5'10, 175lbs- Gatineau, Quebec, Canada- DOB: 7/15/83 (3rd Year Pro)
08-09 Stats: 17 Games, 24 Goals, 29 Assists, 53 Points, 109 PIM's
Last Team: HC Mulhouse (France)
*Team Store Hours* The Bucks team store is open during regular business hours. Call 523-6577 for more information.
*Get Your Bucks Season Tickets For FREE!*
The Bucks announced a brand new season ticket holder referral program, which could make each fans season tickets FREE for the 2009-10 season. For every new seat that a current season ticket holder refers, they receive a 20-percent credit off of one of their seats. For example, if a current season ticket holder refers five new seats, their seat is FREE! Call 718-BUCK (2825) for more information.
*Reserve Your Seats For Two Years, Get A 10% Discount Each Year*
Bucks Season Ticket Holders can now receive a ten percent discount on their season tickets if they reserve their seats for the 2009-10, and 2010-11 campaigns. With the two-year agreement season ticket holders will receive a 10% discount each year, and can spread their payments out over 24 months.
"With the economy in the shape it's in these days we want to give our fans a chance to pay less for their tickets", said Bucks President/General Manager and Head Coach Terry Ruskowski. "We have the best fans in minor league hockey, and they deserve this very much".
*New Benefits For Season Ticket Holders*
The Bucks also announced brand new benefits for season ticket holders, such as a FREE ticket to the 2010 CHL All-Star Game, FREE drink & food coupons (and more) included in each season ticket booklet, exclusive discounts at Laredo Bucks Corporate Partner Locations, children of season ticket holders receive a FREE membership into the Kid's Club, season ticket holders will automatically be entered into season ticket holder raffle each game, as well as FREE admission to training camp scrimmage at pre-season party, and more to come.
"Our season ticket holders are diehards and we want to make sure that they are getting more than their hard-earned money's worth", Ruskowski said. "And these new benefits are the first step towards that".
In addition to the new season ticket holder benefits, fans will still receive big savings from walk-up ticket prices, convenient payment plans, priority seating for playoffs, discounts at the team merchandise store, name plate on each seat, personal Bucks account executive, and pre and post Season parties.
The Bucks will unveil more new benefits and packages later on in the off-season. For more information call 718-BUCK (2825).
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