Ori Returns for Third Year with Bugs
June 25, 2008 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs News Release
BOSSIER CITY, LA - The Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs today announced forward Joe Ori as the team's first player signing for the 2008-2009 Central Hockey League season. Ori returns for his third season in purple and teal and fourth year playing professionally.
"Joe is one of our most complete players," said Head Coach Scott Muscutt. "He's a great skater with good size who can also play the body. I know he had an opportunity to go overseas, but maybe he's found something special here in Bossier-Shreveport and we're very happy to have him back."
Last season, the Niles, Illinois native was among the Mudbugs' top performers, finishing fourth on the team in scoring with 57 points. His 26 goals were third on the team in 2007-08, but his specialty was scoring when it mattered most. Ori led all CHL players and tied Bossier-Shreveport's franchise record with ten game-winning goals last season. He was one of only three Mudbugs to play in all 64 regular season games, finishing with a +20 plus/minus rating and 44 penalty minutes. Ori continued to excel in the playoffs, leading the team with three goals and seven points in four games.
In his first year with the Mudbugs in 2006-07, the 6-0, 185-pound winger recorded 51 points (20g-31a) and 40 penalty minutes in 63 games. Ori also had six points in 11 playoff games that year. Following a four-year collegiate hockey career at Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut, he started his professional career in impressive fashion. Playing one season in Germany for Miesbach TEV, the now 26-year-old scored 47 goals and 87 points in just 49 games.
Season and group tickets for the 2008-09 season of Mudbugs hockey are on sale now. The team is tentatively scheduled to open its 12th season at home on October 17th and play 24 weekend home games during 08-09. For more information about season or group tickets for the 08-09 season, call 318-752-BUGS or stop by the team office inside CenturyTel Center, and keep an eye on www.mudbugshockey.com throughout the summer for all the latest team news.
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