Jean Bourbeau (pictured right, credit: Ian MacAlpine) had a great weekend for Odessa, now the former Tommies stalwart is heading to the AHL to play for the Bridgeport Sound Tigers. This guy gave 100% every shift and has worked his way up the hard way.
(Odessa, TX) – The Odessa Jackalopes announced today that forward Jean Bourbeau has been called up to the team’s AHL affiliate, Bridgeport Sound Tigers.... Odessa received the call Monday morning for Bourbeau to head to Bridgeport, and head coach Paul Gillis notified the Jacks’ forward after the team’s morning practice.Odessa Jackalopes Story
“It’s great,” said Bourbeau, “(Team Captain Kory Karlander) told me to just enjoy it, keep it simple, work hard, and do all the little things and I’ll be fine.”
Bourbeau scored two goals and added an assist in the Jacks first two games of the season against Arizona over the past weekend.
“We’re very excited for him,” said Gillis. “He played well in Arizona over the weekend, and it’s great that Bridgeport wants to call him up this early in the season.”
WAY TO GO BOURBS!!!
It is great to see Bourbeau doing so well. It could not happen to a better person or player.
ReplyDeleteNext stop the Edmonton Oilers.Ha Ha.
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