Kenny Bernard, Alex Dunn Return to Odessa
Published on July 29, 2009 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
Odessa Jackalopes News Release
(Odessa, TX) - The Odessa Jackalopes announced today that forward Kenny Bernard, and defenseman Alex Dunn, have returned to the team for the upcoming 2009-2010 Central Hockey League season.
Bernard joined the Jackalopes on December 31st of last season and made an immediate impact registering an assist in his first game - a 5-2 win at Amarillo. The Sarnia, Ontario native finished the season with seven goals and 10 assist for 17 points in 32 games.
"I think we're going to do real well again this season. We're going to be competitive, we're going to be tough," said Bernard. "Most of the same guys are coming back so the familiarity is there."
From February 24th to March 20th of last season, Bernard strung together a career-high 10-game point streak for the Jackalopes, scoring 12 points (three goals, nine assists) during that span.
Bernard also added three goals and three assists in 13 playoff games last season for the Jacks. Prior to joining Odessa, Bernard played 84 games over two seasons for the Fresno Falcons of the ECHL. He was teammates with current Jackalopes' forward, Mike Ramsay, in 2007-08. Bernard graduated from Ohio State University.
Dunn returns to the Permian Basin for his third campaign in the last four years. Dunn appeared in 62 games for the Jackalopes in 2006-07 and 64 games in 2007-08, while recording 57 points (21 goals, 36 assists) in those two seasons. He was named to the CHL's All-Rookie Team in 2006-07.
"(Dunn) gives us three things on our blue line and that's grit, durability, and the ability to move the puck," said Jackalopes head coach Paul Gillis. "He played very well for us two years ago and I expect him to play well for us this season so we're happy he's back."
Last year the Waterford, Michigan product played overseas for the Manchester Phoenix of the EIHL. He appeared in 68 games and finished the season with 43 points (13 goals, 30 assists).
Prior to turning pro, Dunn was a four-year player at Lake Superior State University.
The Odessa Jackalopes are the Central Hockey League affiliate for the NHL's New York Islanders and the AHL's Bridgeport Sound Tigers. The team will begin its 13th season in October. Season tickets, mini-plans, and single game tickets are available by calling (432) 552-PUCK or visiting jackalopes.org.
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