The Elmira Jackals announced on Friday that they have received forward Louie Caporusso on reassignment by their NHL affiliate, the Ottawa Senators, from their AHL affiliate, the Binghamton Senators. Additionally, the Jackals have released forward Rob Bellamy.

Caporusso, a 5'10", 188-pound rookie center, played the last four seasons at the University of Michigan (NCAA, D-I), compiling 68 goals and 76 assists for 144 points in 160 games.
In 2010-2011, Caporusso checked in second on the Wolverines with 31 points (11g-20a) as Michigan advanced to the Frozen Four Championship Game, falling to Minnesota-Duluth.

Caporusso led Michigan with 21 goals and was second on the team with 43 points in 2009-2010, his junior season.

The Woodbridge, Ontario native was a Hobey Baker Award top ten finalist in 2008-2009, as Caporusso topped Michigan with 24 goals and posted 25 assists for 49 points, both second on the Wolverines. Caporusso was named the team's MVP for his sophomore season.

As a freshman, Caporusso scored 12 goals and added nine assists for 21 points.

Caporusso was selected by the Ottawa Senators in the third round (90th overall) of the 2007 NHL Entry Draft.

The Jackals host the Trenton Titans in the 2011-2012 season opener tonight at 7:35 p.m. at First Arena.

JACKALS HOCKEY: GET JACKED!

UPCOMING FIRST ARENA EVENTS

2011-2012 HOME OPENER
Elmira vs. Trenton
Friday, October 14
7:35 p.m.

Elmira vs. Trenton
Saturday, October 15
7:35 p.m.

Elmira vs. Florida
Friday, October 21
7:35 p.m.