Clermont Reassigned to Albany

February 23, 2014 - ECHL (ECHL)
Elmira Jackals News Release


ELMIRA, N.Y. - February 23, 2014 - The Elmira Jackals announced today that goalie Maxime Clermont has been reassigned by the New Jersey Devils to the Albany Devils and Russ Stein has been added as an emergency backup goaltender.

Clermont has a 0-1-0 record with a 2.00 goals-against-average and a .923 save percentage in two appearances with Albany this season.

Clermont, 22, has appeared in two games with Albany this season. He holds an 0-1-0 record with a 2.00 goals-against-average and a .923 save percentage. This will be his second stint with the Devils in the 2013-14 campaign. The Jackals activated Clermont from the 21-day injured reserve on Friday. The Montreal, Quebec native suffered a lower-body injury in the second period of January 17th's game at Fort Wayne. He missed 13 games while recovering from his injury. Clermont has dressed the last two games but has not played since he was injured. The third-year pro from Montreal is 6-9-1 this season in Elmira with a 3.34 goals-against-average and a .892 save percentage.

Stein, 24, was released as Elmira's emergency backup goaltender when Clermont was activated from the 21-day injured reserve. The Ridgefield, Connecticut native has appeared in two games with the Jackals this season. He stopped 14 of 15 shots in the third period on January 17th in relief for the injured Clermont.

The Jackals take on the Wheeling Nailers at First Arena today at 4:05 p.m. and good seats are available. Don't forget to bring your skates for the Postgame Skate with the Jackals! Don't forget that groups of 10 or more get discounts off the box office price and preferred seating based on availability. Call 607-734-7825 x 709 to order your group tickets.



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