AHL Syracuse Crunch

Dan LaCosta Recalled; Crunch Sign Goaltender John Murray

February 6, 2009 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Syracuse Crunch News Release


Syracuse, NY (February 6, 2009) - The Syracuse Crunch announced today that the Columbus Blue Jackets have added goaltender Dan LaCosta to their roster on emergency recall. In addition, the Crunch have signed goaltender John Murray to a professional tryout contract.

LaCosta, 22, has appeared in 34 games for the Crunch this season, going 15-14-2 with a 2.58 goals against average and .917 save percentage. He has also appeared in one game for the Blue Jackets this year, playing 35 minutes and stopping 17 of 19 shots on October 18 at Nashville.

A native of Labrador City, Newfoundland, LaCosta was drafted by Columbus in the third round, 93rd overall, in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft.

A native of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Murray, 21, has appeared in 24 games for Ontario (ECHL), this season, going 13-8-3 with a 2.81 goals against average and .917 save percentage.

The Crunch's next game is Friday, February 6 as they travel to Cleveland to take on the Lake Erie Monsters. The Crunch return home on Friday, February 13 to battle Grand Rapids at the War Memorial at Oncenter at 7:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Crunch office at 315-473-4444, stopping by the Oncenter Box Office, located on the State Street side of the War Memorial or by calling Ticketmaster at 315-472-0700.

Check out the Syracuse Crunch Statistics



American Hockey League Stories from February 6, 2009


The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.

OurSports Central