Brahmas re-sign top defensive scorerKevin McLeod returns to the blue line for 2009-10
The Texas Brahmas announced the return of their top offensive defenseman, Kevin McLeod, in a press release today.
McLeod, 24, led all Brahmas defensemen in scoring last season with 50 points (20 G, 30 A, +19) and 89 penalty minutes in 61 games played. On special teams, he tallied 25 points (12 PPG, 13 PPA) and one short-handed assist. He also had 6 game winning goals. McLeod played in all 16 post-season contests, adding 12 points (4 G, 8 A, +2) and 24 penalty minutes.
He was tied for first among all CHL defensemen in goals scored and was fourth on the Brahmas roster in the goals, assists and points categories.
This will be McLeod’s third season as a professional. Before going pro, McLeod, 6-foot-3, 238 pounds, spent time at Cornell University (NCAA) and played Junior Hockey in the Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL).
During his two seasons as a Texas Brahma, McLeod has accumulated 84 points (32 G, 52 A) in 125 regular season games. He is sixth all-time in franchise history in game winning goals with nine, seventh in power play goals with 17, ninth in games played with 125 and 11th in plus/minus with a +18 all time.
McLeod, 24, led all Brahmas defensemen in scoring last season with 50 points (20 G, 30 A, +19) and 89 penalty minutes in 61 games played. On special teams, he tallied 25 points (12 PPG, 13 PPA) and one short-handed assist. He also had 6 game winning goals. McLeod played in all 16 post-season contests, adding 12 points (4 G, 8 A, +2) and 24 penalty minutes.
He was tied for first among all CHL defensemen in goals scored and was fourth on the Brahmas roster in the goals, assists and points categories.
This will be McLeod’s third season as a professional. Before going pro, McLeod, 6-foot-3, 238 pounds, spent time at Cornell University (NCAA) and played Junior Hockey in the Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL).
During his two seasons as a Texas Brahma, McLeod has accumulated 84 points (32 G, 52 A) in 125 regular season games. He is sixth all-time in franchise history in game winning goals with nine, seventh in power play goals with 17, ninth in games played with 125 and 11th in plus/minus with a +18 all time.
"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 head coach Dan Wildfong.
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