Signings
Bucks Sign Rookie Defenseman Ryan Lehr
The Laredo Bucks announced another signing this week – on Thursday they signed rookie defenseman Ryan Lehr to their roster. Lehr is expected to suit up for Thursday night’s game against the visiting Allen Americans. I think the Bucks are hoping to have lightning strike twice, and have the same success with a signing... »
Laredo Bucks Sign Veteran Sniper Sylvain Deschatelets
The Bucks announced a signing today – Veteran puck wielder Sylvain Deschatelets will join the team, and is expected to be active against the Allen Americans when the Bucks face them on Thursday. I’m familiar with the forward by name alone, but hadn’t really looked at his stats – pretty impressive when you look... »
Americans Send Goaltender Charlie Effinger to Mavericks
On Monday, the Allen Americans shipped goalie Charlie Effinger to the Missouri Mavericks to complete the trade they made at the end of last year to bring in defenseman Sean Perkins. The Americans waived Perkins at the end of last month, but still needed to complete the trade with the Mavs. Although I wasn’t... »
Serge Dube to Play Again with the Laredo Bucks
This afternoon, the CHL got a bit of a surprise – the Laredo Bucks announced their former team captain, Serge Dube, is returning to play with the team. Dube retired this past fall, but will begin skating with the team immediately, as the Bucks announced he is expected to be in the lineup for... »
Brent Cullaton Returns to Laredo Bucks
Former Laredo Bucks team captain, Brent Cullaton, has returned to Laredo to suit up for his team once more. Cullaton, who retired at the end of last season, is a three-time CHL All-Star, and a fan favorite in Laredo. Please read below for more information about Cullaton’s return to the Bucks: *** LAREDO, TX - The... »
Laredo Bucks Sign Goaltender Mark Sibbald
The Laredo Bucks added netminder Mark Sibbald to their roster today. Sibbald will take a roster slot vacated by goalie J.P. Levasseur, who was called up to the AHL’s Springfield Falcons earlier this week. Sibbald has played strongly in the SPHL (Southern Professional Hockey League), for the Huntsville Havoc. So far this season for... »
Laredo Bucks Sign Forward Curtis Billsten; Lance Monych to IR
It’s a busy day for news today! Here’s some roster news out of Laredo – the Bucks have signed forward Curtis Billsten, and also announced that Lance Monych has been placed on the 14-day IR. Please read the following press release: *** LAREDO, TX- The Laredo Bucks of the Central Hockey League announced Tuesday that... »
Allen Americans Sign Kurtis Dulle, Trade Jason Seerey
The Allen Americans announced a trade and a signing today. The Americans traded defenseman Jason Seerey to the Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees for future considerations. They also signed defenseman Kurtis Dulle. Here is the release out of Allen: *** ALLEN, Texas – The Allen Americans announced the signing of defenseman Kurtis Dulle (pronounced DOO-lee) and... »
Laredo Bucks Sign Former NHL Draftee
The Bucks picked up a goalie with some significant pro experience today. The club announced they had signed former Anaheim Ducks draft pick Jean-Philippe Levasseur for the upcoming season. Levasseur was drafted in the 7th round of the 2005 NHL Entry Draft, but only saw pre-season action with the big club. He has played... »
Laredo Bucks Re-Sign Rookie of the Year Darryl Smith
More news today from Laredo – the Bucks have agreed to terms with last year’s CHL Rookie of the Year, Darryl Smith, to return to the team for his sophomore season. Here’s the press release: *** LAREDO, TX – The Laredo Bucks of the Central Hockey League announced Monday that they have re-signed reigning Rookie of... »