San Jose Sharks Sign Defenseman Jason Demers
September 29, 2008 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Worcester Sharks News Release
SAN JOSE - San Jose Sharks Executive Vice President and General Manager Doug Wilson announced today that the team has signed defenseman Jason Demers to a three-year NHL entry level contract. Per club policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Demers, 20, has one assist in one game for the Sharks this preseason. In 2007-08 he led all Quebec Major Junior Hockey League defensemen by recording 64 points (9-55=64) with Victoriaville. He also was fourth on his team with 91 penalty minutes after attending the Sharks rookie camp in September of 2007.
"Jason came to our rookie camp last year and really worked on the things our organization recommended would help him," said Wilson. "We're impressed with what he has done in such a short time and are excited with not only how he has developed, but with how he has performed in this camp."
The six-foot-one, 195-pound native of Dorval, Montreal was selected by San Jose in the seventh round (186th overall) of the 2008 NHL Entry Draft.
The Sharks will open their third season in Lowell on Saturday, October 11th at 7:00 p.m. Worcester will then travel to Glens Falls in New York to battle the River Rats on the October 17th at 7:30 p.m., and then return home for the team's home opener against Providence on October 18th at 7:05 p.m. The first 3,000 fans in attendance will receive All-Star bobbleheads and magnet schedules courtesy of Charter Communications! All fans will also be treated to a pre-game concert by Joshua Tree, a U2 tribute band!
Ticket packages for the 2008-09 season are on sale now by contacting the Worcester Sharks Office at 508.929.0500 or by crashing the net at www.sharksahl.com. Secure your seat for the 2009 AHL All-Star Classic presented by Charter Communications by making your deposit today!
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