Sundogs Ink Five in Preparation for 2007-08 Season
June 21, 2007 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Arizona Sundogs News Release
PRESCOTT VALLEY, Ariz. - The Arizona Sundogs Hockey Club, in preparation for its second season in the Central Hockey League, today announced the re-signing of four players from the 2006-07 roster and a new addition for the 2007-08 campaign. New addition Chris Cook joins familiar faces Chris Bartolone, Jon Landry, Karl Sellan and Ladislav Kouba.
Bartolone, 37, spent his entire professional career overseas prior to joining the Sundogs in 2006-07. Appearing in all 64 games during Arizona's inaugural campaign, the Clinton Township, Michigan native totaled 66 points (13g/53a) to finish second in scoring for defensemen. Ten of his 13 goals came on the power play, good enough to co-lead the league among fellow d-men.
"I'm very happy to have Chris Bartolone with us for yet another season," said Head Coach and General Manager Marco Pietroniro. "Chris was a veteran leader for us last year and having him back early will allow our younger players to look to him for guidance, both on and off the ice, which is something we strive for as an organization. His experience and talent is a great foundation upon which to build our team."
Jon Landry, 24, skated full-time with the Sundogs during the 2006-07 campaign after a four-year stint with the Bowdoin College Polar Bears in Brunswick, Maine. In 41 regular season games the forward-turned-defenseman collected 14 points (7g/7a) and a plus-3 rating.
"Jon was one of our most versatile players last season," noted Pietroniro. "When we were thin on defense part way through the season Jon made the switch from forward to defense and was effective. Very few players can make that switch and have the success he had."
Karl Sellan, 21, like fellow teammate Jon Landry, also began his professional career with the Sundogs after a stellar junior career with the back-to-back-to-back North American Hockey League (NAHL) National Champion Texas Tornado. In 57 regular season games with Arizona, Sellan collected 23 goals and assisted on 20 more for 43 points placing him among the top rookies in the CHL.
"Karl was one of our top rookies this past season," noted Pietroniro. "In his first year as a pro Karl evolved his game to adapt to the changes from junior hockey. He proved to be a tough, hard-nosed player with the ability to score any time he was on the ice. His talent and skill is only going to progress as he gains more experience."
Also slated to return to the Arizona Sundogs for the 2007-08 season is forward Ladislav Kouba. The talented forward skated in 30 regular season and playoff games for Arizona tallying 14 points (7g/7a) and 10 penalty minutes after beginning the year with the Southeast Division Laredo Bucks.
"Ladislav came to us midway through the season after a successful stint with the Laredo Bucks," added Pietroniro. "He joined our team and immediately found a role. His natural ability as a stick handler and style of play provided our club with opportunities to win during the second half of the season. We're excited to have him back for a second season."
Newcomer Chris Cook, 25, comes to the Arizona Sundogs after spending three seasons with St. Thomas University of the CIS tallying 61 points in 80 games. Prior to his time in the CIS, the Kingston, Ontario native skated in the Ontario Hockey League for five seasons, seeing time with both Brampton and Kingston.
"Chris has played hockey at a competitive level in both the junior and college circuits and is ready to make the move to the professional level," said Pietroniro. "We're happy to give him the opportunity to start his professional career and we expect his transition to be a positive one."
Season tickets for the upcoming 2007-08 Arizona Sundogs season are available now. For more information or to reserve your seats contact the Arizona Sundogs Ticketing Department at (928) 772-5555 or visit www.arizonasundogs.com.
CHRIS BARTOLONE CAREER STATS
--- Regular Season --- ---- Playoffs ----
Season Team Lge GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
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1987-88 Victoriaville Tigres QMJHL 68 7 37 44 21 5 0 0 0 0
1988-89 Victoriaville Tigres QMJHL 68 14 56 70 40 16 2 16 18 4
1989-90 Trois Rivieres Draveurs QMJHL 60 14 66 80 112 7 2 5 7 38
1993-94 Milan Saima SG Italy 22 9 19 28 21
1994-95 Milan Italy 0 0 0 0 0
1996-97 Rosenheim Star Bulls DEL 50 13 31 44 34
1997-98 Krefeld Penguins DEL 51 8 12 20 54
1998-99 Krefeld Penguins DEL 50 8 22 30 42
1999-00 Krefeld Penguins DEL 54 9 20 29 38 4 0 1 1 2
2000-01 Duesseldorf EG DEL 60 5 11 16 62 -- -- -- -- --
2001-02 DEG Metro Stars DEL 58 9 12 21 56 -- -- -- -- --
2002-03 Iserlohn Roosters DEL 52 8 23 31 66 -- -- -- -- --
2003-04 Iserlohn Roosters DEL 50 9 24 33 62 -- -- -- -- --
2004-05 Graz EC Aust 37 2 18 20 28 -- -- -- -- --
2006-07 Arizona Sundogs CHL 64 13 53 66 86 11 2 7 9 16
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JON LANDRY CAREER STATS
--- Regular Season --- ---- Playoffs ----
Season Team Lge GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
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2002-03 Bowdoin College NCAA 23 11 14 25 14
2003-04 Bowdoin College NCAA 24 13 20 33 20
2004-05 Bowdoin College NCAA 24 11 14 25 16
2005-06 Bowdoin College NCAA 27 16 22 38 27
2005-06 Portland Pirates AHL 2 0 0 0 2 - - -- -- -- --
2006-07 Augusta Lynx ECHL 2 1 0 1 2 - - -- -- -- --
2006-07 Arizona Sundogs CHL 41 7 7 14 41 14 0 0 0 4
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KARL SELLAN CAREER STATS
--- Regular Season --- ---- Playoffs ----
Season Team Lge GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
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2004-05 Texas Tornado NAHL 56 43 40 83 82 12 6 13 19 16
2005-06 Texas Tornado NAHL 58 38 36 74 116 13 12 6 18 38
2006-07 Arizona Sundogs CHL 57 23 20 43 152 14 4 0 4 15
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LADISLAV KOUBA
--- Regular Season --- ---- Playoffs ----
Season Team Lge GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
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2000-01 Red Deer Rebels WHL 62 5 7 12 29 3 0 0 0 2
2001-02 Red Deer Rebels WHL 62 16 14 30 33 23 5 3 8 6
2002-03 Red Deer Rebels WHL 68 12 28 40 48 23 5 6 11 4
2003-04 Springfield Falcons AHL 3 0 0 0 2 -- -- -- -- --
2003-04 Adirondack IceHawks UHL 26 7 4 11 6 -- -- -- -- --
2003-04 Red Deer Rebels WHL 25 2 10 12 23 19 4 2 6 8
2004-05 Idaho Steelheads ECHL 10 0 0 0 2 -- -- -- -- --
2004-05 New Mexico Scorpions CHL 30 6 11 17 24 - - -- -- -- --
2005-06 Laredo Bucks CHL 61 26 27 53 50 16 6 5 11 4
2005-06 San Antonio Rampage AHL 3 0 0 0 2 -- -- -- -- --
2006-07 Laredo Bucks CHL 37 12 10 22 22 -- -- -- -- --
2006-07 Arizona Sundogs CHL 16 4 6 10 8 14 3 1 4 2
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CHRIS COOK CAREER STATS
--- Regular Season --- ---- Playoffs ----
Season Team Lge GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
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1999-00 Brampton Battalion OHL 30 3 1 4 15 -- -- -- -- --
1999-00 Kingston Frontenacs OHL 27 1 2 3 13 5 0 0 0 2
2000-01 Kingston Frontenacs OHL 68 10 10 20 25 3 0 0 0 0
2001-02 Kingston Frontenacs OHL 62 14 12 26 27 1 0 0 0 0
2002-03 Kingston Frontenacs OHL 68 18 23 41 34 -- -- -- -- --
2003-04 St. Thomas University CIS 26 9 8 17 30
2004-05 St. Thomas University CIS 28 11 15 26 38
2005-06 St. Thomas University CIS 26 9 9 18 24
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