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Bucks Ink Former All-Star Slade In Net
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Bryan Benway on 29/07/2009 14:51:00
 
From 2002-2007 Slade played in nearly 200 junior games, splitting time between
the WHL, BCHL, and MJAHL. Slade went a combined 97-70-13 in his junior career
playing for seven different teams, the last being the Halifax Wolverines in
2006-07. Slade boasts a career goals against average of under 2.50, and a career
save percentage above .910.
"When he’s on top of his game he is a very dominating goaltender," said Bucks
President/General Manager and Head Coach Terry Ruskowski. "We think that he can
be a championship goalie here in Laredo."
Slade had a memorable 2005-06 season with the WHL’s Vancouver Giants, where
he helped lead them to the President’s Cup Championship, while setting several
records in the process. Slade was named a WHL West First Team All-Star, as well
as a finalist for the Goaltender of the Year Award, while going 36-13-5 with a
1.90 G.A.A and a .912 sv. %. Slade’s 17 combined regular season and playoff
shutouts in 2005-06 set a WHL record.
From 2005-2007 Slade, from Penticton, Brittish Columbia, went 45-14-7 in 68
total regular season games with the Giants.
Slade, now 23-years old, had 20 career regular season shutouts in the junior
ranks.
Slade's stats from Halifax are unavailable.
In the 2004-05 campaign Slade split time with the WHL’s Regina Pats, and
BCHL’s Surrey Eagles, where he went a combined 17-17-2.
Slade played for three WHL different teams in 2003-04, going a combined 19-16-4
with six shutouts for the Kamloops Blazers, Brandon Wheat Kings, and Regina
Pats.
Slade began his junior career in 2002-03, where he went a combined 16-23 for
the Kamloops Blazers, and Quesnel Millionairs (BCHL).
Slade is the ninth Buck signed this offseason, including the first goaltender.
The Bucks will start their eighth season in the Gateway City in October, and
will host the 2010 CHL All-Star game January 13th. Season tickets start at under
$6.50 per game. Call 718-BUCK (2825) to order.
For ticket information call 718-BUCK (2825).
*2009-10 Bucks Signed Players (In order of Announced Signing)*
*Matt McKeown-Forward- 6’0, 195lbs-Niagra Falls, ON- DOB: 1/16/85 (1st Year
Pro)
08-09 Stats: 22 Games, 3 Goals, 8 Assists, 11 Points
Last Team: Fredonia State University (NCAA)
*Drew Kivell- Defense- 6’2, 225lbs- Lakeside, ON- DOB: 2/4/83 (1st Year Pro)
08-09 Stats: 38 Games, 2 Goals, 10 Assists, 12 Points
Last Team: Lakehead University (CIS)
*Cody Hamilton- Defense- 6’2, 200lbs- Lucknow, ON- DOB: 5/23/87 (2nd Year
Pro)
08-09 Stats: 39 Games, 1 Goal, 5 Assists, 6 Points
Last Team: Tulsa Oilers (CHL)
*Tomas Sample- Defense- 6’2, 200lbs- Barrie, ON- DOB: 1/6/87 (1st Year Pro)
08-09 Stats: Did not play. 06-07 Stats: 27 Games, 4 Goals, 9 Assists, 13 Points
Last Team: Sarnia Sting (OHL, 06-07)
*Jarred Mohr- Defense- 5’11, 190lbs- Regina, SASK- DOB: 1/13/85 (4th Year
Pro)
08-09 Stats: 63 Games, 3 Goals, 18 Assists, 21 Points, 52 PIM’s
Last Team: Rocky Mountain Rage (CHL)
*David Croteau- Forward- 5’10, 175lbs- Gatineau, Que. - DOB: 7/15/83 (3rd
Year Pro)
08-09 Stats: 17 Games, 24 Goals, 29 Assists, 53 Points, 109 PIM’s
Last Team: HC Mulhouse (France)
*Blair Hawes- Forward- 6’0, 200lbs- Selkirk, MAN- DOB: 7/22/88 (1st Year Pro)
08-09 Stats: 62 Games, 17 Goals, 46 Assists, 63 Points, 108 PIM’s (MJHL
All-Star)
Last Team: Selkirk Steelers (MJHL)
*Ian Clarke- Defenseman- 6’0, 215lbs- Saskatoon, SASK- DOB: 10/20/88 (1st
Year Pro)
08-09 Stats: 49 Games, 5 Goals, 9 Assists, 14 Points, 177 PIM’s
Last Team: Waywayseecappo Wolverines (MJHL)
*Dustin Slade- Goaltender- 5’11, 200lbs- Penticton, BC- DOB: 2/28/06 (1st
Year Pro)
08-09 Stats: Did not play
Last Team: Halifax Wolverines (MJAHL, 06-07)
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The Bucks announced a brand new season ticket holder referral program, which
could make each fans season tickets FREE for the 2009-10 season. For every new
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