August 14, 2007

Rayz Sign Hogg

The Corpus Christi Rayz signed former St. Lawrence forward Adam Hogg for the 2007-2008 season, Rayz Head Coach, Ken McRae announced. Hogg is a rookie who will join the Rayz for his professional debut.

Hogg, 24, makes his return to hockey following a four-year collegiate career at St. Lawrence and one-year absence from playing last season. From 2002-2006, the Conestoga, Ontario native appeared in 145 games for the Saints. He totaled 18 goals and 38 points for St. Lawrence. In his senior year, he captained the squad to their first winning record in five seasons. While at St. Lawrence, the 5'10", 185 lbs. Hogg was a college teammate of Simon Watson, who made a huge splash in the CHL last season as a rookie with the currently suspended, Lubbock Cotton Kings. Watson, who posted similar numbers to Hogg in college, exploded at the pro level, tallying 24 goals and 25 points, and being named a starter to the Southern Conference All-Star team.

"After taking a year away from playing, Adam is training hard for the upcoming season to come back and try his skill at the pro level," said McRae. "He's an all around, gritty forward with good speed who can perform in all situations. All the contacts I've spoken with about Adam have had nothing but high praise for him."

The Corpus Christi Rayz will begin their 10th Anniversary season on October 19th and return to the American Bank Center for their home opener on Saturday, October 20th at 7:05pm vs. Rio Grande Valley.