Stars Acquire D Jancevski in Trade with Tampa Bay
January 15, 2008 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Iowa Chops News Release
The Dallas Stars announced today that the club has acquired defenseman Dan Jancevski from the Tampa Bay Lighting in exchange for right wing Junior Lessard. Jancevski will report to the Iowa Stars, Dallas' primary development affiliate in the American Hockey League (AHL).
Jancevski, 26, has made two appearances with Tampa Bay this season, going scoreless with two penalty minutes. He has also played in 37 games with the Norfolk Admirals (AHL) this season, posting four goals and 16 assists for 20 points. Among team leaders, he ranked third in assists and tied for third in points.
The 6-3, 218-pound defensemen was originally drafted by Dallas in the second round in 1999 (66th overall), and did play in two games with the Stars during the 2005-06 season. Jancevski served as the Iowa Stars' captain during their inaugural season in '05-06, leading team defensemen in scoring with 38 points (9-29-38). He served as captain of the Hamilton Bulldogs last season during their Calder Cup Championship campaign.
"Jancevski is a tough defenseman with experience," said Iowa Stars Director of Hockey Operations, "Any time you can acquire a top defenseman in the NHL it benefits the team. On top of that you add a quality individual that the fans will enjoy."
The Windsor, Ontario, native played two full seasons with London of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) and split a third season between London and Sudbury (OHL). In 197 career junior games, Jancevski collected 17 goals and 64 assists for 81 points with 390 penalty minutes.
Lessard, 27, has played in 36 games with Iowa this season registering 10 goals and 11 assists for 21 points, leading the team in power play goals with 6. Lessard appeared in 2 games with the Dallas Stars this season, going scoreless and registering 2 penalty minutes.
"We wish Junior nothing but the best," said White, "He's a good company man, I'm sure he will take advantage of this opportunity."
White also included that center Paul Szczechura was traded to the Norfolk Admirals in an AHL transaction.
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