Bucks Sign WSHL All Star Scanlon
Published on June 10, 2010 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
Laredo Bucks News Release
The Laredo Bucks of the Central Hockey League announced Thursday that they have signed former WSHL All-Star defenseman Derek Scanlon for the 2010-11 season. Scanlon spent last season playing for the Boulder Jr. Bison (WSHL), coached by former Bucks Captain Brent Cullaton.
Last season the 21-year-old Scanlon served as the Bisons alternate captain and was named team-MVP as well as a Thorne Cup All-star. He helped lead Boulder to their first-ever WSHL Midwest Division Championship. In 55 games last season Scanlon scored 56 points (18-38=56) to go along with 132 PIM's. Scanlon led the Bisons in assists (38), power-play assists (17) and shorthanded assists (4), while his 132 PIM's ranked second on the club.
"I had a chance to see Derek skate multiple times last season and we are impressed with his skill level," said Bucks President/General Manager and Head Coach Terry Ruskowski. "Knowing that he played for Cully (Brent Cullaton) tells me that he's a quality player."
"I feel Derek will adapt well to Coach Rosco's systems because he is a solid skater," Cullaton said. "He is eager to learn and wants to win."
The 6'0'', 180 pound Scanlon helped lead the Bisons to a 40-18-2 record and the teams first-ever trip to Junior A Nationals in Boston, MA.
Prior to playing with the Bisons Scanlon, a native of Marlborough, MA, played for the Colorado Outlaws (WSHL) under ex-NHL player Doug Smail.
In 2008-09 Scanlon put up 66 points (32-34=66) in just 35 games to go along with 228 PIM's. Scanlon had 32 goals and averaged nearly two points per game (1.89) for the Outlaws that season.
Scanlon is the second Buck signed this offseason, including the first rookie.
The Bucks will start their ninth CHL season in October 2010. Season tickets are on sale now for the 2010-11 season. Call 718-BUCK (2825) to place our order now.
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