Goaltender Lemanowicz Signs With Jackals
December 7, 2006 - International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Elmira Jackals News Release
Elmira, NY - The Elmira Jackals announced today that goaltender Dave Lemanowicz has signed with the Jackals and will be in the active lineup for this weekend's series with the Fort Wayne Komets at First Arena.
Goaltender Dave Lemanowicz was signed by the Jackals as a free agent Thursday afternoon to aid goalie Kris Tebbs, who has been the Jackals starter for the last 12 consecutive games. At 6'2", 195 lbs, Lemanowicz began the 2006-07 season playing in Europe; he played 15 games for Wojas Podhale Nowy Targ in Poland, posting a record of (7-6-2) before returning to the USA to sign with the Jackals.
During the 2005-06 campaign, the 30-year old from Vancouver, British Columbia helped lead the Laredo Bucks to the 2005-2006 CHL Championship with teammate Brent Cullaton. Lemanowicz posted an (18-5-3) record in 28 appearances for Laredo, with an impressive 2.11 GAA and a 0.928 save percentage. Last year was his best statistical season, along with his first professional championship.
"We are very happy to bring in another number one goaltender of Dave's caliber," said Jackals General Manager Robbie S. Nichols. "We have said since last summer that we wanted to have two number one goaltenders in our lineup. With Shawn Degagne currently injured, we were lacking in that respect and we know that Dave will give us two very legitimate, high quality options in goal once again."
Lemanowicz began his professional career when he was selected by the Florida Panthers in the 9th round (218th overall) in the 1995 NHL Entry Draft. After the draft he signed with Florida and began his pro career with the Panther's AHL affiliate the Carolina Monarchs in 1996-97. After three seasons of playing in the AHL, along with games in the ECHL and WPHL, Lemanowicz left pro hockey and attended the University of Toronto. He played several years for his school in the CIS league before returning to the pro ranks in 2004-05 with the CHL's Memphis Riverkings.
Lemanowicz had a stellar career in Canadian Junior hockey, winning the BCJHL Centennial Cup (now called the Royal Bank Cup) in 1992-93 and he was awarded as the WHL Goaltender of the Year in 1995-96, both while playing for the Spokane Chiefs.
The Jackals are home this weekend beginning on Friday December 8th as they host the Fort Wayne Komets at 7:35 pm at First Arena for the first of a two-game home series with the Western Conference's 1st place team. The Jackals will also host the Komets on Saturday December 9th at 7:35 pm.
FIRST ARENA UPCOMING EVENTS
TEN - A Tribute to Pearl Jam & Haunted by Angels will be performing live at First Arena on Friday December 15th at 7:30 pm. Tickets are just $10.00 and are on sale now at the First Arena Box Office; limited floor seats available.
Open MRI Presents...Legends Christmas Spectacular, Saturday December 16th at First Arena. The show starts at 7:30 pm and features top notched artist impersonators of Shania Twain, Elvis Presley, Tom Jones and Neil Diamond. Tickets range from $10.00 to $25.00 and are on sale now at the First Arena Box Office. For more information please contact the First Arena at 607-734-PUCK.
FIRST ARENA REC RINK
The ice is HOT at First Arena - Visit our website for a complete list of Public
Skating times and Arena Programs at www.firstarena.com The First Arena Rec Rink offers public skating, skating lessons, hockey programs,
figure skating, birthday parties, and much more....
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