Rivet Oakley CHL Player Of The Week

Published on December 11, 2006 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
Laredo Bucks News Release


LAREDO, Texas - The Central Hockey League and the defending 2005-06 CHL President's Cup Champion Laredo Bucks announced today that defenseman Adam Rivet has been selected as the CHL Oakley Player of the Week. Rivet helped the Bucks post a 3-1-0 record and registered his first professional hat trick. The Bucks host the Austin Ice Bats on Friday night at the LEC at 7:30 p.m. Fans can get 4 tickets, 4 hot dogs, and 4 sodas starting at $48 (a $100 value). Fans can take advantage of the Family Four Pack, featuring four tickets, four hot dogs, and four sodas for just $48. 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).

The second year pro from Fort Erie, Ontario, totaled five goals in four games during the week. He has points in a season high seven straight games.

Rivet began his week by scoring the tying goal in the third period on Wednesday in a 2-1 overtime win at the LEC over the Corpus Christi Rayz. Friday night he assisted on the game tying goal in the third period in a 3-2 come from behind home victory over Austin. On Saturday he scored the Bucks only goal in a 2-1 road loss to Rio Grande Valley, then capped the weekend with a hat trick in a 9-4 win over Rio Grande Valley on Sunday.

Rivet leads the Bucks with 10 goals and 25 points. He is tied for the CHL lead among defenseman in goals, and leads all defenseman in points.

Rivet tied for the CHL lead in plus / minus and was selected to the CHL All-Rookie team in the 2005-06. The 6'0" 190 pound defenseman, had 16 goals, second among all CHL defenseman, and 38 points in 60 regular season games. His plus 39 rating tied with teammate Serge Dube for the CHL lead. In the post-season he tied for fifth among CHL defenseman with seven points as he helped the Bucks capture the President's Cup. In addition to being selected for the CHL All-Rookie team, Rivet was a finalist for the CHL Rookie of the Year Award.

Friday night take advantage of 4 tickets, 4 hot dogs, and 4 sodas starting at $48 (a $100 value) as the Bucks take on the Austin Ice Bats at 7:30 p.m. at the LEC. The first 2,500 fans at the Bucks game Friday get Candy Cane Thunder sticks from of Mattel Toy Stores. Plus take a Polaroid with Santa Bucky for $5 and enjoy a post-game skate on the LEC ice, brought to you by Westwind Homes.

Bucks season ticket holders enjoy exclusive benefits including pre & post-season parties with the team, pre-registration for post-game skates, the ability to redeem unused tickets, priority seating for playoffs, prize drawings and much more. For more info contact a Bucks season ticket representative at (956) 718-BUCK (2825).

2006-07 BUCKS SINGLE GAME TICKETS ON SALE

- Single game tickets for the Bucks start at $14.95. Of the 32 home games, 25 will take place on either a Friday, Saturday or Sunday.

Game times will remain the same for the 2006-07 season. Weekday games begin at 7 p.m., while Friday and Saturday night games are at 7:30 p.m. Sunday games will be at 4 p.m.

2006-07 BUCKS SEASON TICKETS

- 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 46 % savings off walkup prices. For more info contact a Bucks season ticket representative at (956) 718-BUCK (2825).

BECOME A BUCKS PARTNER

- Your company can become a vital part of the Laredo Bucks family by reaching our fans with your business message. To create a customized advertising package for your company, contact Summer Barrera at (956) 523-7723 or sbarrera@laredobucks.com.

BUCKS IN THE COMMUNITY - To schedule an appearance by a Bucks player, coach, or member of the front office staff call Traci Melendez at (956) 718-BUCK (2825) or email her at tmelendez@laredobucks.com.

POST-GAME SKATES

- There will be post-game skates at the LEC following Friday, Saturday and Sunday games. The only exceptions will be if there is a post-game jersey auction, there will not be a post-game skate.

BUCKS ON THE AIR

- Listen to every Bucks game, home and away, on Norteno 1490. You can also hear the Bucks online at www.laredobucks.com.

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