August 3, 2009

McLeod Returns to Brahmas

NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas -- One of the Central Hockey League's (CHL) top offensive defenseman will return to the champions as the Texas Brahmas announced the re-signing of Kevin McLeod for 2009-10 season.

McLeod, 25, will enter his third professional season following a career best year with the Brahmas in 2008-09. Last season he was tied for first in the league among defenseman in goals scored with 20. His offensively productive year ranked him fourth on the Brahmas roster (50 points, 20 G, 30 A) in the goals, assists and points categories.

The Calgary, ALTA native demonstrated his strong special teams talents in the postseason as he recorded 8 points (2 G, 6 A) on the Brahmas powerplay. McLeod was also named the number one star twice in the playoffs (Game 3 vs RGV and Game 4 vs COL).

Brahmas Head Coach Dan Wildfong has witnessed a huge growth in McLeod’s development and looks forward to next season with the bruising defenseman back on his blueline.

"Kevin plays well in the Brahmas system and has a very strong role on this team. We expect a leadership role from him and another productive year," said Wildfong.

As a Texas Brahma, McLeod has accumulated 84 points (32 G, 52 A) in 125 games. The third year professional is 6th all-time in Brahmas franchise history in game winning goals with nine, 7th in powerplay goals with 17, 9th in games played with 125 and 11th in plus/minus with a +18 all time.

Before going pro, McLeod, 6-foot-3, 238 pounds, spent time at Cornell University of the NCAA and played Junior Hockey in the Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL).