Jacks Prove That They Mean Business!

Hello fellow Central Hockey League and especially Odessa Jackalope fans. It is a cool and rainy day in Odessa, and I must say that this is a relief from the scorching temps that we have had the last month or so. Anyways, lets cut right to the chase: the Odessa Jackalopes announced today that they have re-signed Dominic Leveille and signed defenseman Stuart Kerr for the upcoming 2009-2010 season. The Leveille signing isn't a real big surprise to me as he usually doesn't stray too far from his very good friend, Sebastien Thinel. This definitely makes the Jacks offense that much better as they have now signed their top three scorers from last season in Thinel, Leveille, and Karlander respectively. Leveille is one of my personal favorites, and it is defnitely good to see Dom returning to Odessa. Now on to the signing of the big, physical defenseman known as Stuart Kerr. This guy is a very large athlete that is definitely not afraid to drop the gloves whenever necessary. This does raise a question in my mind as it probably does several other Jack fans as well: is Kerr Joly's replacement? Now that Kerr has signed, we now have two enforcers in Gruenke and Kerr. Will the Jacks try and bring in another enforcer, or will they be happy with the combination of Gruenke and Kerr? I remember Kerr from the mini round of the playoffs a couple of seasons ago between the Jacks and Ice Bats, and I must say that I couldn't stand this guy. Now with him on our side, I am sure that he will become a fan favorite and fit in with the Jacks without much trouble. You can read the full article about the signings of Leveille and Kerr at the Jacks website which can be viewed at http://www.jackalopes.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=247:07story10&catid=69:newstory&Itemid=119.

In other CHL news:

• The Rapid City Rush have announced the re-signing of Jon Pelle for the upcoming season. This guy is a fan favorite in Rapid City, and the Rush fans are definitely happy to see him back in a Rush sweater.


• Bobby Chaumont has re-signed with the Mississippi Riverkings for the 09-10 season. This guy is an offensive threat and definitely a great signing for Coach Kaminski and the 'Kings.


• It looks like our old pal Mike Gorman has followed former Jackalope great and now Missouri Maverick head coach Scott Hillman to Independence. Not only that, but Groenestege has also signed with the Mavs giving Missouri two very solid goaltenders that can definitely get the job done. Good luck to Gorman in Independence, at least until we play them.


• Finally, it looks like the dynamic duo of Carroll and DeCaro is back together once again as the Mudbugs announced today that they have re-signed Ken Carroll for the upcoming season. I think just about every fan in the CHL remembers how much damage this duo did a couple of seasons ago, and they are sure to pose as a real threat to every team in the league once again.

Until next time Jack fans all I have to say is GO JACKS GO!!! and October can't come soon enough!