Swashbucklers Introduce New Owners

Published on July 28, 2011 under Southern Indoor Football League (SIFL)
Louisiana Swashbucklers News Release


LAKE CHARLES LA. - Thom Hager, owner and president of the Southern Indoor Football League, introduced the new owners of the Louisiana Swashbucklers at a press conference today in Lake Charles. Hager and co-owner Brenda Hager had sold the team they founded in 2004 earlier this year. The new owners are Kyle Thorne and Chris Meaux. Thorne was unable to attend the conference. Meaux is both co-owner and general manager of the team.

Hager spoke of his seven year experience with the Swashbucklers. "It allowed Brenda and I the opportunity to bring family friendly entertainment to the people of Southwest Louisiana. We had challenges but we accomplished a lot as well. The Bucs made it to five consecutive championship games and won three titles. We were blessed to have had the chance to run the Swashbucklers. But the duties of running the Bucs and the SIFL meant making some changes. Chris and Kyle are outstanding and talented businessmen who will do a great job in guiding this team. I am honored that they are taking over. Our fans will have much to look forward to next year and beyond."

Meaux also spoke before the media today. "I am looking forward to the future of the Swashbucklers, he said. "We will continue to provide this area with great indoor football action and entertainment for the family. This team will be active within the community. Our games for 2012 include a new variety of entertainment before and after each game. We will work at being a contender every season. The Bucs appreciate the support of our fans and we thank them. I am very excited to get started in preparing for next season.

Meaux is a native of Crowley and a former resident of Estherwood. He went to college at LSU and spent time working in Texas at a software firm. He and his family recently returned to Lake Charles.

Next season will be the eighth in Swashbucklers team history. They are the defending SIFL Western Conference champions.

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