Colorado Eagles Sign Defenseman Jim Jackson
Published on September 21, 2009 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
Colorado Eagles News Release
WINDSOR, Colo. - The Governors' Cup champion Colorado Eagles announced today the signing of defenseman Jim Jackson. The Eagles now have 26 players signed for their upcoming camp in preparation for the 2009-10 season (see the full list below).
Jackson enters his seventh professional season and has played in 351 career games -- 52 of which don't count against the Central Hockey League's veteran limit of 300. His other 299 games have all come at the AHL and ECHL levels where he's racked up 169 points (60-109-169). In addition, the Marquette, Mich. native has put up 12 points (6-6-12) in 32 career playoff matches.
Prior to turning pro, Jackson played four seasons at Northern Michigan University. In his collegiate career, the defenseman recorded 86 points (22-64-86) and 193 penalty minutes in 153 games.
The 2009-10 regular season starts with a President's Cup finals rematch against the Texas Brahmas on Friday, October 16. Tickets for all of this season's games will go on sale Saturday, September 19 at 10 a.m. and can be purchased at the Budweiser Events Center box office, www.ComcastTix.com, 1-877-544-TIXX (8499), the Eagles Office in Water Valley or through any ComcastTIX Outlet.
Colorado Eagles Camp Roster (To-Date)
Forwards:
Tyler Barr
Fraser Filipic
Shane Foster
Steve Haddon
Derek Hansberry
Adam Hogg
Brett Lutes
Ed McGrane
Ryan McLeod
Riley Nelson
Alex Penner
Ryan Tobler
Dan Welch
Kevin Ulanski
Defensemen:
Jason Beatty
Jeff Bieber
Jay Birnie
Jim Jackson
Felipe Larranaga
Jason Lundmark
Mike Nesdill
Aaron Schneekloth
Clay Thoring
Brett Thurston
Goaltenders:
Mike Mole
Andrew Penner
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