No Doubting Thomas, Proven Scorer Joins The Bucks
Published on September 5, 2006 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
Laredo Bucks News Release
LAREDO, Texas - The 2006 CHL President's Cup Champion Laredo Bucks announced today that they have signed forward Leo Thomas. Thomas scored 34 goals with the Flint Generals in the United Hockey League last season. He is the 16th player signed this off season by Laredo. The Bucks are offering a family four pack of season tickets for the 2006-07 CHL regular season, which works out to just over $7 a seat per game and is a 48 % savings off walkup prices. For more info on 2006-07 Bucks season tickets log onto www.laredobucks.com or call (956) 718-BUCK (2825).
Thomas, 6'1" 190 pounds, played in all 76 regular season games this past season and led Flint in goals, while his total of 71 points was third best on the team.
"Up front we have been looking for some goal scoring and I am counting on Leo to be one of the guys to help fill that void," said Ruskowski. "He has very good hands, great speed, and likes to hit. All the aspects I like in the game he brings to our team. He is a quality player."
Thomas, a native of Toronto, Ontario, is entering his fourth pro season. In three seasons with Flint he registered 64 goals in 192 games.
"I know the Bucks are a winning team and organization," said Thomas. "The last three years we weren't winning in Flint and I wanted to come to a winning team."
He is the younger brother of Oklahoma City Blazers all-star defenseman Kahlil Thomas.
In 2002-03 Leo played with the Detroit Lightning in the CEHL and led the team with 84 points, helping them capture the CEHL title.
The Bucks open training camp on October 9th at the LEC. The regular season begins on October 21st at Corpus Christi. Laredo will have their home opener against Rio Grande Valley on October 28th at the LEC.
The Bucks are offering a family four pack of season tickets for the 2006-07 CHL regular season, that works out to just over $7 a seat per game and is a 48 % savings off walkup prices. For more info contact a Bucks season ticket representative at (956) 718-BUCK (2825).
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