Bucks Sign Rookie Defenseman Sample
June 30, 2009 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Laredo Bucks News Release
LAREDO, TX- The Laredo Bucks announced Tuesday that they have signed rookie defenseman Tomas Sample for the 2009-10 season. Sample played four seasons of Junior hockey in the OHL, before taking the last two years off to complete his education. The 22-year-old Sample played 125 games in the OHL with the Sudbury Wolves and Sarnia Sting where he put up 221 PIM's, to go along with 22 points (5-18=22). "Tomas is a big, tough defenseman that can help make our team tougher this season," said Bucks President/General Manager and Head Coach Terry Ruskowski. "We are excited to see what he can do for us here." Sample, from Barrie, Ontario, also played 61 games in the OPJHL for the Couchiching Terriers and the Oakville Blades where he piled up 105 points, while scoring 28 points (6-22=28). The 6'2, 200 pound Sample helped lead Sudbury into the second round of the 2005 OHL Playoffs where they lost to the eventual league-runner up Ottawa. Sample is the fourth Bucks player signed this offseason. 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).
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