Bucks\' Hero Returns, Hyman Comes Back For Third Season
Published on September 20, 2004 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
Laredo Bucks News Release
LAREDO, Texas â The 2004 CHL President's Cup Champion Laredo Bucks announced today that they have signed defenseman Dion Hyman to a contract for the upcoming 2004-05 CHL season. Hyman registered the biggest goal in Laredo franchise history at 8:43 of overtime of Game Seven of the 2004 CHL President's Cup Finals. For Bucks season tickets or more information call (956)-718-BUCKS (2825) or log onto www.laredobucks.com.
Hyman, 6'2" 205-pounds, has played each of his first two professional seasons with the Bucks.
"Dion is a guy that we have had since our inaugural season," said Bucks head coach Terry Ruskowski. "He is getting better each year that he plays. He is a tough guy on the ice to be reckoned with and his offensive skills have improved each year. He is a fan favorite and we are very happy to have him back."
Hyman scored a career high eight goals last year in the regular season as he helped the Bucks post a CHL best 48-8-8 record. In the playoffs he added two more goals.
During his two seasons with the Laredo, Hyman has scored several milestone goals. He tallied the 300th goal in franchise history on November 11th, 2003 against Amarillo, and then added the 400th goal in franchise history on January 10th, 2004 against Corpus Christi.
With 361 PIMs in two seasons, Hyman is the Bucks career franchise all-time penalty minute leader. He also is the franchise career leader with 88 minors. Hyman is second on the Bucks career franchise record list with 27 majors, fourth with 98 games played, and has the fourth best plus / minus at plus 41.
The Bucks currently have signed:
Forward---Igor Agarunov
Forward---Hans Benson
Forward---Tyler Eady
Forward---James Hiebert
Forward---Darryl Lloyd
Forward---Brent Varty
Forward---John Winstanley
Defenseman---Paul Elliott
Defenseman---Dion Hyman
Defenseman---Steven Makway
Defenseman---Oriel McHugh
Defenseman---Barry Rost
Defenseman---Josh Young
Goalie---David Guerrera
Goalie---Kevin Lachance
BUCKS SINGLE GAME TICKETS
Single game tickets for the 2004-05 Bucks season are now on sale. For more information contact the Bucks at (956)-718-BUCKS (2825).
BUCKS VERSUS MEXICAN NATIONAL TEAM
Tickets for the October 17th game against the Mexican National Team are now on sale. Ticket prices are $5, $10, $15.
BECOME A BUCKS BACKER
Support the Bucks by becoming a Corporate Sponsor. For more information contact Magali Hinojosa at (956)-523-7723 or mhinojosa@laredobucks.com.
BUCKS IN THE COMMUNITY
The Laredo Bucks are committed to becoming a part of the Gateway City that they call home. To schedule an appearance by a Bucks player, coach, or member of the front office staff call Nicole Thompson at (956) 523-6586 or email her at nthompson@laredobucks.com.
Central Hockey League Stories from September 20, 2004
- Brahmas sign NHL blueliner Brad Lukowich to a contract - Fort Worth Brahmas
- Bucks' Hero Returns, Hyman Comes Back For Third Season - Laredo Bucks
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