News release
10 October 2007
ELMIRA, NY The Elmira Jackals, proud member of the ECHL, announced today that the Columbus Blue Jackets (NHL) have re-assigned goaltender Dan LaCosta to Elmira while the Syracuse Crunch (AHL) has loaned left wing Kevin Jarman to the Jackals.
LaCosta, 21, appeared in 19 games with Syracuse last season, going 5-7-1, with a 2.82 goals against average and .894 save percentage. In 10 games with the Dayton Bombers ( ECHL) last season, LaCosta was 3-5-1 with a 3.45 goals against average and .874 save percentage. A native of Labrador City, Newfoundland, LaCosta was selected by Columbus in the 3rd round (93rd overall) of the 2004 NHL Entry Draft.
Jarman, 22, appeared in 35 games with UMass-Amherst (Hockey East Association) last season in picking up nine goals, 14 assists and 39 penalty minutes. The Aurora, Ontario, native was selected by Columbus in the 4th round (103rd overall) of the 2003 NHL Entry Draft.
Dont forget to register today for the 2nd Annual Golf with the Jackals Tournament coming up Sunday, October 14th, at Mark Twain Golf Course. Space is filling up fast so dont miss out!!! A great day of golf, mingling with the 2007-08 Elmira Jackals, and a buffet dinner following the days activities.