News release
9 November 2005
Elmira, NY The Elmira Jackals announced today the signings of forwards David Herring and Justin Laverdiere. The team also placed forwards Josh Piro and Paul Falco on waivers.
At 511, 205 lbs, Laverdiere comes to the Jackals looking to make his professional debut. He played for the Quebec Ramparts of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League in 2003-04, scoring 58 points (32 goals, 26 assists) in 64 games played. The 22-year old native of Woonsocket, RI is expected to make his Jackals debut Friday night against Richmond at the First Arena.
Herring was picked up by the Jackals after being released from the Greenville Grrrowl of the ECHL. At 61 205 lbs, Herring played four seasons of junior hockey for the Erie Otters of the Ontario Hockey League. At the end of his 2004-05 junior season in Erie, Herring made his professional debut with Greenville, just prior to playoffs. He endeared himself to the team in a big way, scoring the Series-Winning overtime goal to lift Greenville over Pensacola in the first round of the ECHLs Kelly Cup Playoffs. This season Herring attended his first NHL preseason camp with the Detroit Red Wings, before going back to Greenville.
To make room for the new signings, the Jackals placed Josh Piro and Paul Falco on waivers. UHL teams have until 3 pm Friday to make a claim on their rights, otherwise they will become free agents and able to join any team in or outside the UHL.
The Jackals return for two games against Richmond Friday the 11th and Saturday the 12th at the First Arena. Face off for both games is at 7:05 pm.