Winger Penner To Play In Laredo
Published on August 8, 2007 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
Laredo Bucks News Release
LAREDO, TX- The Laredo Bucks of the Central Hockey League have announced the signing of Left-Wing Alex Penner for the upcoming 2007-08 season.
Penner, a native of Simcoe, Ontario comes to the Bucks after splitting the 2006-07 season playing with the Restigouche Junior A Tigers, in the MJAHL, and Niagara Falls of the Golden Horseshoe league.
Combined last season Penner played in 36 games, scoring 15 goals, with 22 assists, for 37 points, including seven power-play goals. Penner also piled up 134 penalty minutes for the season, gaining a reputation as a big hitter.
"Alex is a big, strong, tough forward", said Bucks head coach/GM Terry Ruskowski, "he has outstanding ability, along with some good credentials, we are happy to see him here".
Penner played his first two junior seasons in the OHL, suiting up for the Guelph Storm in 2004-05, and the Sault Saint Marie Greyhounds in 2005-06. During those two campaigns Penner played in 62 games, netting one goal, with three assists, for four points. During that time Penner racked up 134 penalty minutes.
"Alex hits hard, he will come in here and play the role of protector", Ruskowski said, "He will be the guy who makes the big hits and protects his teammates."
The Bucks, who open training camp October 8th, are preparing for their sixth CHL season. Laredo will start the season on the road October 19th, before playing their home opener on October 26th. The full 2007-08 CHL schedule is expected to be released by Friday August 10th. Keep checking www.laredobucks.com for updates.
2007-08 Bucks Signed Players
*Tyler Harder- Defenseman- 6'2, 210lbs- Steinbach, MAN- DOB: 6/14/86
'06-07 Stats: 56 Games, 23 Goals, 26 Assists, 49 Points, 17 PP Goals- 343 Pen. Min.
*Matt Summers- Forward- 6'1, 180lbs- Savage, MN- DOB: 7/15/86
'06-07 Stats: 63 Games, 50 Goals, 69 Assists, 119 Points (MJHL All-Star)
*Corey Courchene- Forward- 6'1, 203lbs-Ft. Alexander, MAN- DOB- 5/29/86
'06-07 Stats: 42 Games, 18 Goals, 24 Assists, 42 Points
*Andrew Dejardins- Center- 6'0, 197lbs- Lively, ON- DOB: 7/27/86
'06-07 Stats: 65 Games, 16 Goals, 26 Assists, 42 Points- 96 Pen. Min.
*Brent MacSween- Center- 6'4, 225lbs- Sydney, NS- DOB: 7/13/86
'06-07 Stats: 56 Gamees, 46 Goals, 40 Assists, 86 Points- 117 Pen. Min.
*Shawn Doucet- Center- 5'9, 170lbs- Bathurst, NB- DOB: 4/13/84
'06-07 Stats: 21 Games, 5 Goals, 5 Assists, 10 Points
*David Mullins- Defenseman- 6'0, 205lbs- Montreal, Que. - DOB: 4/18/83
'06-07 Stats: 37 Games, 4 Goals, 9 Assists, 13 Points- 20 Pen. Min.
*Chris Korchinski- Center- 6'0, 190lbs- Rama, SK- DOB: 10/1/85
'06-07 Stats: 58 Games, 24 Goals, 29 Assists, 53 Points, 6 GWG
*Alex Penner- Left Wing- 6'4, 220lbs- Simcoe, ON- DOB: 8/22/1986
'06-07 Stats: 36 Games. 15 goals, 22 Assists, 37 Points- 134 Pen Min.
BUCKS SEASON "COACHES CLUB"TICKETS
Get your 2007-08 Bucks season "Coaches Club" tickets, which includes playoffs, starting as low as $34 a month! Call 956-718-BUCK (2825)
BECOME A BUCKS CORPORATE PARTNER
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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.
JOIN THE BUCKS BOOSTER CLUB
To join the Laredo Bucks Booster Club contact club president Carlos Garcia at (956)740-8511, or email him at carlosg@modern-laredo.com.
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