AHL Milwaukee Admirals

Dekanich Signed by Columbus Blue Jackets

Published on July 2, 2011 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Milwaukee Admirals News Release


Milwaukee, WI-On the first day of free agency, the Columbus Blue Jackets signed former Admiral goaltender Mark Dekanich to a one-way contract. The signing ends a record setting three years for the Colgate University alum in Milwaukee.

Dekanich is the team's all-time leader in both goals against average (2.16) and save percentage (.922) to go along with a 65-38-11 record and nine shutouts, which is fourth in franchise history. He ends his career fifth all-time in wins and sixth in games played (122).

In 2010-11, the North Vancouver, BC native put together arguably the best season in net ever for a Milwaukee goaltender. He finished the year with team records for goals against average (2.02) and save percentage (.931) and also set a franchise mark for the most consecutive minutes without allowing a goal (209:31). He compiled a 23-12-5 record with five shutouts and was selected to play in the 2010 AHL All-Star Classic.

In addition to Dekanich, the Blue Jackets also signed defenseman Aaron Johnson, who notched 35 points (9g-26a) in 72 games for Milwaukee last season.

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