Pemberton Begins First Tour of the "A"
February 20, 2008 - ECHL (ECHL)
Trenton Devils News Release
TRENTON, NJ (February 20, 2008) - The Trenton Devils announced today that defenseman Jay Pemberton has been granted a Professional Try-Out with the Lowell Devils of the American Hockey League. The PTO marks the first time the second-year skater will see the "AAA" level.
Pemberton served as a core member of the Devils' defensive scheme and was relied upon heavily to counter opponents' top lines or defend on the penalty kill. Through 48 games this season the Cumberland, RI native also has 12 points (3g, 9a).
The 6-4, 214-pounder was in his second year with the Trenton franchise, having skated 55 games last season in the capital city. His combined numbers in the ECHL total to 24 points (5g, 19a) and 66 penalty minutes through 103 games.
Prior to playing professional hockey, Pemberton skated with Providence College in the NCAA. In addition to being named the team's best defenseman during his time there, the 24 year-old racked up 46 points (11g, 35a) and 112 minutes of penalties over the course of 135 contests.
Pemberton was the recipient of the "Best Pro Prospect Award" at Hockey Night in Boston before leaving for college. With the move to Lowell, the defenseman comes one step closer to proving that award true.
The Trenton Devils have seen a lot of player movement with their AHL affiliate; Pemberton is the ninth player to split his season between Trenton and the Lowell Devils. Netminders Dave Caruso and Jason Smith, forwards Trevor Kell, Pierre-Luc Letourneau-Leblond, Benoit Mondou and Joe Rooney, and defensemen Sean Zimmerman and Zach Tarkir have also skated for both squads this season. Caruso, Letourneau-Leblond, Mondou, and Zimmerman remain with the AHL franchise.
The Trenton Devils take to the road to face the Reading Royals February 22nd at 7:05pm at the Sovereign Center in Reading, PA. Full and partial season ticket plans for 2007-08 are available by calling (609) 599-9500.
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