Cullaton Returns To Bucks

Published on January 20, 2010 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
Laredo Bucks News Release


LAREDO, TX- The Laredo Bucks of the Central Hockey League announced Wednesday that they have signed former team captain Brent Cullaton. Cullaton, who retired at the end of last season, is expected to be in the line-up Wendesday when the Bucks travel to face the Colorado Eagles.

Cullaton, who Captained the Bucks to two President's Cup Championships in 2004 and 2006, returned to play for Laredo in February thanks to a trade with Rocky Mountain. Cullaton will continue to be the Head Coach for the Boulder Jr. Bisons of the Western States Hockey League (WSHL).

"We are shorthanded right now and we need help this week," said Bucks President/General Manager and Head Coach Terry Ruskowski. "Cully will give us a lift."

Cullaton, a three-time CHL All-Star, is near the top of the Bucks record books in several categories. Cullaton is sixth in Bucks history in goals (71), assists (122), and points (193) in 130 regular season games.

The 35 year-old Cullaton put up 16 points (5-1116) in 20 games in his return to Laredo this season. In his first game back in a Bucks uniform on February 5th, Cullaton picked up an assist in the Bucks 7-1 rout of Corpus Christi at the LEC.

Cullaton recorded 802 points (281-521802) in his 12 professional seasons.

In 2007-08 with the Rage, Cullaton notched a career-high 92 points (21-7192), and was named a finalist for CHL-MVP.

Cullaton led the Bucks in scoring in the 2004 playoffs, putting up 20 points (4-1620). Cullaton scored points in five of the seven games in the Finals, including handing out two assists in Laredo's game-seven win. Cullaton assisted on Dion Hyman's overtime game-winning goal to clinch the Bucks first Championship.

In the 2006 Playoffs, Cullaton scored at least a point in 15 of the Bucks 16 games, to help lead them to their second President's Cup Title.

**BUCKS WATCH PARTY AT HAL'S WEDNESDAY**

The Bucks will hold a watch party on Wednesday (Jan. 20th) at Hal's Landing when the team is in Colorado to take on the Eagles at 8:05pm CST. **

Hal's will show the game on a big screen, and will offer happy hour drink specials at the party, which will start at 7:30pm. Bucks front office staff members will be on hand giving fans a chance to win great prizes!

For more information about the party call 718-BUCK (2825).

**PINK IN THE RINK JAN. 29**

The Bucks will host their second annual "Pink in the Rink" game on Friday January 29th at the LEC. If the game is sold out the Bucks will donate $10,000 to WINGS. WINGS (Women Involved in Nurturing, Giving and Sharing) helps uninsured or underinsured women of Laredo receive treatment for breast cancer.

Group tickets start at just $10, call 718-BUCK (2825) to order now.

**ALL STAR JERSEY AUCTION**

The 2010 Central Hockey League All Star online jersey auction will start Saturday (Jan. 16th) on ebay.

All jerseys (South Texas and CHL) can be found in the following categories: sports memorabelia, cards and fan shop, fan apparel and souvenirs, and hockey-minors.

The auction will run from Saturday January 16th until Tuesday January 26th at www.ebay.com. The minimum auction bid is $200.

The CHL jersey's are listed as follows:

2010 CHL All-Star Game Worn Jersey (North) - Dunn

The South jerseys are listed as follows;

2010 CHL All-Star Game Worn Jersey (South) - Bes

For more information please contact Tina Mansinghani at 956-523-6591.

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