High-Scoring Collegian Joins Wildcatters
August 17, 2005 - ECHL (ECHL)
Texas Wildcatters News Release
BEAUMONT, TX (August 17, 2005) - Texas Wildcatters Head Coach and Director of Hockey Operations Tony MacAulay announced today the team has signed forward Jimmy Sokol to a contract for the 2005-06 season. Per club policy, financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Last season, Sokol completed his senior year at Utica College where he led the club in scoring with 13 goals and 17 assists in 27 games en route to several postseason honors. Sokol was named the ECAC West Player of the Year, was selected All-ECAC West First Team and earned All-East Second-Team CCM All-American honors as selected by the American Hockey Coaches Association (AHCA).
The 5-foot-9, 176-pound left wing from Webberville, MI concluded his collegiate career as Utica College's all-time point leader (129 points), goal leader (58 goals), and assist leader (71 assists). Following his stellar collegiate career, Sokol joined the Fort Worth Brahmas (CHL) where he scored in his first professional game and finished with three goals and two assists in only seven games.
"Jimmy caps off a fantastic college career and is hungry to be a pro," stated MacAulay. "He has great skill and he will be sure to make an impression with his speed and ability. His passion for winning and attaining team goals is what will also make Jimmy an important asset to our hockey club."
The new-look Wildcatters open their third season on October 21 at Florida, before returning to Ford Arena for the home opener on October 29 against the Mississippi Sea Wolves. Don't miss any hard-hitting Wildcatters hockey action with the purchase of 2005-06 season tickets. Wildcatters' season tickets start at just $9.00 per game and feature numerous benefits including free parking and free merchandise. A new group discount plan is also available by calling (409) 951-5500. Several new Wildcatters ticket plans will be announced in the near future and individual game tickets will be on sale in October. For the latest ticket and team information, visit the Wildcatters online at www.wildcattershockey.com.
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