The Bucks have signed goaltender Pier-Olivier Pelletier to fill their other goalie roster spot in the absence of Jean-Philippe Levasseur.
Pelletier is a 22-year-old rookie who has played in just three pro games, all three with the East Coast Hockey League's Elmira Jackals earlier this season.
In four seasons in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, Pelletier went 78-62-9 with a goals-against average of 2.95 and save percentage of .881. He played 12 games with the University of Waterloo last season, going 7-3-1 with a 2.20 GAA and .937 save percentage.
Pelletier was a second-round pick by the Phoenix Coyotes in the 2005 NHL Entry Draft, 59th overall, and Ruskowski has been trying to bring him in for a little while now.
He arrived in Laredo last night, but Ruskowski said his equipment didn't make it with him, so he might have to borrow some stuff just to suit up and ride the bench tonight.
Ruskowski said that Pelletier should start tomorrow night after getting a day of practice in today.
On a less relevant note, Pelletier's hometown in Quebec - St-Louis-du-Ha!Ha! - is one of my favorites.
Anyway, here's a clip of Pelletier saving a penalty shot for your viewing pleasure:
Here's a clip of some game action that's a bit dizzying:
And, if you have a lot of time, here he is facing 12 round in a shootout:
Thoughts?
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