News release
24 November 2004
Elmira, NY The Elmira Jackals announced today that they have signed NHL experienced defenseman Corey Foster to a contract and he has been added to the roster.
Foster was the 12th overall pick in the 1988 NHL Entry Draft, taken by the New Jersey Devils in the first round. He has played 45 games over four different seasons in the NHL with New Jersey, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and the New York Islanders.
Throughout his 16-year professional career Foster has played in Japan, Germany, Canada and the United States, scoring 450 points in 755 games. Foster played Junior hockey for the Peterborough Petes of the OHL, who won the 1988-89 Memorial Cup.