Rivet Returns
September 12, 2006 - 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 defenseman Adam Rivet. Rivet tied for the CHL lead in plus / minus and was selected to the CHL All-Rookie team this past season. He is the 18th 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).
Rivet, a 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.
"Adam is a classy young man both on and off the ice," said Bucks head coach Terry Ruskowski. "He was one of my priorities after the great rookie season he had. He plays great defense, but knows when to jump up into the play at the right time to create offensive chances. I know he is going to be a leader in the dressing room. When he speaks people listen because they have a lot of respect for him."
In addition to being selected for the CHL All-Rookie team, Rivet was a finalist for the CHL Rookie of the Year Award.
"It is definitely exciting to come back to Laredo," said Rivet. "Thru the summer it has been my first choice to come back. It makes it little more exciting with some of the guys returning. I really enjoy the fans in Laredo, they are number one in the league, and it made my decision to come back very easy for this year."
Rivet, a native of Fort Erie, Ontario, spent four years playing Canadian college hockey for the University of Prince Edward Island Panthers. Rivet totaled double figures in points each of the four seasons he played for the Panthers. Twice in four seasons for UPEI he registered more than 20 points in a season. He totaled 17 goals and 73 points in 109 career college games.
Prior to college he spent three seasons playing major junior hockey with the Hull Olympiques in the QMJHL. His best season came in 1999-00 when he tallied 10 goals and 55 points. His last two season with the Olympiques he was the top scoring defenseman on the team.
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).
2005-06 Bucks Highlights: Had first pro goal on 10/22 at AMA...Had two assists on 12/18 at RGV...Scored game winning goal on 01/11 vs. AUS...Was plus three on 01/14 at MEM...Scored goal on 01/20 vs. COL...Had two assists on 02/03 vs. RGV...Had a goal and an assist on 02/10 at FTW...Scored a goal on 02/19 at AUS...Had two assists on 03/01 vs. RGV...Scored three goals in a span of four games on 03/10-03/18...Placed on IR on 03/20...Was selected to CHL All-Rookie team...Was a finalist for the CHL Rookie of the Year award...Led all rookies and was tied for the CHL lead at +39 with teammate Serge Dube...Was tied for second among CHL defenseman with 16 goals...Tied for 10th among CHL rookies with 38 points and was tied for third with four game winning goals...Playoffs: Scored a goal in GM 1 vs. ODE in the Southern Conference Finals...Tied for 5th among defenseman with seven points in post-season...
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