Former Buck Desjardins Makes NHL Debut
Published on January 5, 2011 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
Laredo Bucks News Release
LAREDO, TX- The Laredo Bucks of the Central Hockey League are proud to announce that former Bucks forward Andrew Desjardins made his National Hockey League debut Tuesday night for the San Jose Sharks.
The 24-year-old Desjardins was a finalist for the 2007-08 CHL Rookie of the Year with the Bucks. That season Desjardins put up 59 points (22-3759) with a plus-21 rating in 64 games for the Bucks. Of Desjardins' 59 points that season 20 came on special teams. He also picked up four game-winning goals that campaign.
Desjardins became the first Sharks player and just the second NHL player ever to wear number 69 in a game Tuesday night.
"To see a guy who played here in Laredo make it to the NHL is truly awesome," said Bucks President/General Manager and Head Coach Terry Ruskowski. "Andrew had a lot of talent back in the 2007-08 season and he's obviously improved a lot to get the call up to the NHL. We are very proud of him and wish him the best there. It also says a lot about the Bucks organization. We are extremely happy that one of our former players jumped to the NHL after playing in Laredo. One of our goals is to promote players and when we do help out it's a great feeling."
Desjardins played in 34 games for Worcester (AHL) this season, posting 16 points (four goals, 12 assists) in addition to 42 penalty minutes. In 2009-10, he amassed 46 points (19 goals, 27 assists) in 80 games for Worcester. His 126 penalty minutes and plus-29 rating ranked him second on the team in both categories last season.
The six-foot-one, 200-pound native of Lively, Ontario was signed as a free agent by San Jose on June 26, 2010.
FRIDAY FAMILY FOUR BACK RETURNS!
Friday nightan. 7th) the Bucks will welcome the return of the Friday Family Four Pack, four tickets, four hot dogs and four sodas for just $48 for any seats in the arena (except glass and club). This is the first time this season the Bucks have offered the Friday Family Four Pack! There will be a post game-skate Friday. Call 718- BUCK (2825), go to www.ticketmaster.com, or stop by the LEA box office to order.
BOY SCOUT/GIRL SCOUT NIGHT SATURDAY
Saturday nightan. 8th) the Bucks host the Riverkings again on Boy Scout and Girl Scout night at the LEA. There will be a post-game skate with the entire Bucks team Saturday.
All Boy Scout tickets are $14, which includes a Bucks Zamboni patch and a concession voucher, with Boy Scouts family tickets just $10.
All Girl Scout tickets are $14, which includes a Bucks pink ice skate patch and a hot dog and soda, with Girl Scouts family tickets are $12 and include a hot dog and soda. Girl Scout cookie season kicks off on January 16th.
Call 718-BUCK (2825) to order tickets.
The Bucks enter Friday's game four points behind Mississippi for sixth place and six points behind Tulsa for fifth in the Berry Conference standings.
JR. BUCKS FUNDRAISER GAME JAN. 14th
Friday January 14th is the Jr. Bucks fundraising game when the Bucks host Rio Grande Valley at Laredo Energy Arena. All ticket vouchers for the game are just $12 with proceeds benefitting the Jr. Bucks. Visit the Jr. Bucks table in the concourse during Bucks games at the LEA to purchase your tickets!
PUCKS FOR AUTISM FEB. 12th
Saturday February 12th the Bucks will host their first-ever Pucks for Autism night when Laredo hosts Bossier-Shreveport at Laredo Energy Arena. If the game sells out the Bucks will donate $10,000 to FFASAA (Families for autism support and awareness). Call 718- BUCK (2825), go to www.ticketmaster.com, or stop by the LEA box office to order. Tickets are also available through FFASAA. Tickets are also available through FFASAA for just $12 (best available seating). Call Ramon Orduno at 763-6044 or e-mail him at Rorduno@stx.rr.com.
2010-11 BUCKS SEASON TICKETS
Contact your personal Bucks representative or call 718-BUCK (2825) today to get your 2010-11 Bucks season tickets!
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