Bucks to Hold Legends Night October 23rd
Written by Post Public Information Representative, Oct 4, 2010, 0 Comments
Courtesy Bryan Benway,
LAREDO, TX- The Laredo Bucks of the Central Hockey League announced that they will hold the first-ever Legends Night during the October 23rd home opener at Laredo Energy Arena. The Bucks will welcome back several legendary players from the first eight seasons and honor them throughout the night when the Bucks host Rio Grande Valley. Group tickets start at just $10, call 718-BUCK (2825) to order now.
Bucks’ legends that are returning to Laredo that night are Chris Grenville, David Guerrera, Steve Simoes, Mike Amodeo, Igor Agarunov, Paul Elliott, and other players to be announced.
During the game the Bucks will honor the legends on the ice as well as with video tributes on the jumbo tron.
Also during the game fans can vote for the legend that they want to be the first member of the new Laredo Bucks Hall of Fame. The first member of the hall of fame will be determined by combination of the fan vote, legends vote and Bucks front office staff vote. More information on the Bucks Hall of Fame will be announced in the coming weeks.
*PUBLIC SKATE OPEN HOUSE FRIDAY OCT. 22nd*
The night before the home opener on Friday October 22nd the Bucks will host a public skate open house at Laredo Energy Arena from 6:30-9:30pm. Admission to the public skate is $5 for a 45 minute skating session.
The Bucks’ legends and the entire 2010-11 Bucks team will be at the public skate to sign autographs and take pictures with fans. Bucks fans will also get their first glimpse of the Cricket Mayor’s Cup as it will be on hand at the skate also. Bucks staff will be available to answer questions about purchasing season, group or single game tickets.
Season ticket holders will get a FREE HOT DOG AND SODA during the public skate (while supplies last). There will also be a special season ticket holder’s area that night.
For more information on Legends Night or to purchase tickets call 718-BUCK (2825).
The Bucks will start their ninth CHL season on October 15th with their home opener October 23rd against Rio Grande Valley at Laredo Energy Arena. Season tickets are on sale now for the 2010-11 season. Call 718-BUCK (2825) to place our order now.
*BUCKS LEGENDS’ BIOGRAPHIES*
Grenville’s name is near the top of the Bucks record books in several categories. In 181 regular season games with Laredo he is in the top five in franchise history in goals (120), assists (124) and points (244), as well as in the top five in several single season records. Grenville’s 120 career Bucks goals stood as a franchise record from 2006-2008, while his 45 goals during the 2003-04 campaign was the top franchise mark until 2007-08.
Grenville, from Thorold, Ontario, performed well in the postseason as he scored 43 points (21-22=43) in 41 career playoff games with the Bucks.
David Guerrera (2003-2005): David Guerrera is the most decorated goaltender in Laredo Bucks history. Guerrera, the 2003-04 CHL Rookie of the Year and 2004 President’s Cup Finals MVP, played two seasons in Laredo and helped lead the franchise to their first President’s Cup Championship in 2004.
Guerrera is the Bucks all-time in wins with 43, as well as tops in career shutouts with six. Guerrera is also first in Bucks history in single season shutouts (four, 2003-04), first in single season save percentage (.932, 2003-04), second in single season wins (26, 2003-04), and second in single season saves (1,039, 2003-04).
Guerrera, from St. Leonard, Quebec, was 14-5 in his Bucks playoff career, including 8-2 with a 1.65 G.A.A and a .943 sv. % in the 2004 postseason.
Steve Simoes (2003-2008): Steve Simoes is one of the most popular players in Laredo Bucks history. Simoes played five seasons in Laredo and helped lead the franchise to two CHL President’s Cup Championships.
In 238 regular season games with the Bucks Simoes picked up 132 points (53-79=132) and piled up 369 PIM’s and a plus-57 rating. Simoes, nicknamed “The Mayor”, is known for his aggressive style of play and delivering punishing hits to opposing players.
Simoes, from Brossard, Quebec, had 34 points in 14-20=34) in 80 career postseason games in Laredo.
Mike Amodeo (2003-04): Mike Amodeo is one of the most feared Laredo Bucks players in history. Amodeo played one season in Laredo and helped lead the franchise to their first President’s Cup Championship in 2004.
Amodeo holds the record for most PIM’s in a season in Bucks history by picking up 300 in the 2003-04 campaign. That season Amodeo picked up 36 points (16-20=36) and was a plus-19 in 49 games.
Amodeo, from Hamilton, Ontario, had seven points (3-4=7) and 46 PIM’s during the Bucks 2004 title run.
Igor Agarunov (2004-2010): Igor Agarunov is one of the most popular players in Laredo Bucks history. Agarunov played six seasons in Laredo and helped lead the Bucks to their second President’s Cup Championship in 2006.
Agarunov is third all-time in Bucks history with 345 games played. He up a total of 145 points (68-77=145), with a +60 rating.
Agarunov, from Grand Forks, British Columbia, was the hero of the Bucks 4-3 come from behind win in Game Five of the Finals, which clinched the Bucks second championship. Agarunov scored two goals, including the game winner with 2:05 left in regulation to complete the 4-3 come from behind President’s Cup capturing victory.
Paul Elliott (2004-2008, 2010): Paul Elliott is considered by many one of the greatest leaders in Laredo Bucks history. Elliott played five seasons in Laredo and helped lead the Bucks to their second President’s Cup Championship in 2006.
In 274 games with the Bucks Elliott had 83 points (15-68=83) and picked up 222 PIM’s to go along with a plus-67 rating.
In 69 career playoff games with the Bucks Elliott, from Surrey, British Columbia, had 22 points 4-18=22) and 40 PIM’s.
