Jesus Mercado Descends Upon Renegades!

The New Mexico Renegades are proud to announce the addition of Jesus Mercado ('91-Odessa Jackalopes Midget AA) to their line-up for the 2010-11 season! 

Mercado joins former Jackalopes players DJ Pyle and Jonny Voyles as he becomes part of the Renegades family.

From Left: Pyle, Voyles, Mercado

Jesus is a raw player with a pantry full of talents.  He is a stocky, strong gentlemen with the ability to play either defense or forward.  Mercado possesses a solid shot, but also has great handles, especially for a big man.  Like his Jackalope counterparts, I am sure he can drop the gloves too!

From watching Mercado's play at the July Camp, you can expect him to have an astounding second half of the season.  Jesus will use the first half to determine what role he will play in junior hockey, because frankly, he has the skills to play in all situations.  He has good hockey sense, a solid shot, and a scoring touch which could gain him some Powerplay time.  Jesus does not mind a defensive oriented game and could contribute on the PK.  His size and strength allows him to be an intimidating physical force in the defensive or offensive zone, and etc.

Renegades fans should be excited for his development, because it will be rapid.  Once his role is defined, everything will take off.  With the right work ethic, once Mercado pays his dues in junior hockey, he will receive a collegiate opportunity.

Welcome to the family Jesus!

The Odessa Pipeline

The Odessa Jackalopes held a press conference for returning Renegades DJ Pyle ('90) and Jonathan Voyles ('92), along with newcomer Jesus Mercado ('91) of Odessa, TX. 

The conference was broadcast was televised from the rink.  The entire town recognized the accomplishments of their local hockey players making the jump to junior hockey. The Odessa Jackalopes (CHL) released the following story:

The Odessa Jackalopes announced today that six players from their youth hockey program are moving up to the Junior ‘A’ Hockey level. It’s the highest number of players to leave for a higher level at one time in the program’s history.

Mason Desilets, Keegan Kelly, Jesus Mercado, DJ Pyle, Corey Reynolds, and Jonathan Voyles will all travel to different parts of the country this winter to continue their hockey careers.

“We’re very proud of what these players have been able to accomplish,” said Donnie Margettie, Director of Youth Hockey. “It will be a wonderful experience for them to continue playing hockey, travel with their teams, and play against better competition.”

Five of the players will be members of the Western States Hockey League (WSHL). Mercado, Pyle, and Voyles will play for the New Mexico Renegades. This will be Mercado’s first venture into junior hockey – he plays defense. Pile and Voyles will begin their second season in New Mexico lining up as forwards for the team.

Congratulations on the recognition for your hardwork!