Gems Acquire DaCosta From Lumberjacks

Published on November 11, 2009 under International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Dayton Gems News Release


DAYTON, OH - The Dayton Gems, proud members of the International Hockey League, announced today that they have acquired defenseman Justin DaCosta from the Muskegon Lumberjacks for future considerations.

DaCosta, has played in nine games for the Lumberjacks posting one goal and two assists for three points and was plus three in those games. The rookie defenseman from Mississauga Ontario played in 10 playoff games for the Central Hockey League's Colorado Eagles where he had no points.

DaCosta spent time between the Ontario Hockey League and Canadian University Hockey. In the OHL, the 5-10, 182 pound defenseman played for the Barrie Colts and the Mississauga IceDogs, while in the CIS he played four years for the University of New Brunswick while getting his education.

Dayton Gems coach, John Marks:" We are pleased with the acquisition of Justin DaCosta. He has theability to anchor our defense and look forward to having him in a Gems uniform."

The Dayton Gems return to action tomorrow (Wednesday) night when they face the Flint Generals at Perani Arena and Event Center at 7 pm. Fans can tune into the game live at www.daytongems.com beginning with the Gems Pre-Game Show at 6:50 pm with Denis J. Puska. He will have another installment of Behind the Bench with John Marks. Fans can also watch the game on the B2 Networks for just $7 and a high speed internet connection is required in order to view the games.

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