Brahmas Sign Goaltender Jaeger, Gets Start Tonight
December 31, 2007 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Fort Worth Brahmas News Release
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TX (December 31)- The Texas Brahmas will end the year with a bang as they have announced the signing of a new goaltender, Brett Jaeger for the season. Jaeger is slated to start tonight's game against Bossier-Shreveport at the NYTEX Sports Centre for a 6:05 PM start.
Jaeger comes to the Central Hockey League (CHL) after putting up outstanding numbers in the East Coast Hockey League (ECHL). The Alberta native played three seasons in the ECHL and had a 51-32-15 career record with the Fresno Falcons and Long Beach Ice Dogs. The 24-year-old goaltender accumulated a .913 save percentage in his three seasons of professional hockey and 2.83 goals against average (GAA). He played in the ECHL All-Star in 2005-06. Jaeger played 5 games with the Utah Grizzlies of the ECHL this season.
Prior to playing in the ECHL, Jaeger played in the Western Hockey League (WHL) and the Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL). He was named the Most Valuable Player in the AJHL in 2003-04 and the Most Valuable Player in the AJHL All-Star Game. Goaltender Jim Healey was put on waivers Sunday.
For ticket information please contact the Brahmas Box Office at the NYTEX Sports Centre at (817) 336-4423 or log on to www.brahmas.com. Post game festivities will include music from the band "Barstars" sponsored by Welch Engineering. Brahmas players, coaches and staff will all be on hand to celebrate. The party will run from 9:30-11:00 PM. Duke's Original Roadhouse will provide a Cash Cocktail Service and appetizers will be available for purchase at the concession stands. The first 100 party attendees will be given party favors.
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