Walleye's Lerg Selected to ECHL Second Team
Published on April 9, 2015 under ECHL (ECHL)
Toledo Walleye News Release
Toledo, OH - He has a new Walleye record for wins in a single season and now goaltender Jeff Lerg has been selected to the All-ECHL Second Team.
Lerg is currently tied for the ECHL lead in wins with 31 this season while posting the second best goals against average (2.32) and the third best save percentage (.921). His four shutouts this season are a Toledo Walleye record and they are tied for second most in the ECHL. He has set new career highs this year in minutes played (2,535) and appearances (43). Lerg was named ECHL Goaltender of the Month in November for going 7-0-1 with a 2.65 goals against average and .922 save percentage and he just recently picked up Goaltender of Week honors March 16-22 (3-0-0-0, 0.65GAA and .975SVP).
"Jeff was a huge part of our success this year. He is a winner and that is what he has done for us all season. He has won hockey games," said Head Coach Derek Lalonde.
Lerg spent the last three seasons playing in France and Italy. The native of Livonia, Michigan posted a goals against average of 3.32 with a save percentage of .910 last season while between the pipes for Villard-de-Lans in France and was named French League "Best Goaltender". He has also played a full season the ECHL with Trenton in 2010-11 season in which he appeared in 27 games with a 12-12-1 record, a 3.15 GAA and a .903 SVP.
Prior to turning professional, Lerg had four seasons at Michigan State University. In his time as a Spartan, the 5'6", 165 pound goaltender scooped many league awards including the 2005-06 CCHA Rookie of the Year and All-Rookie Team member, plus 2006 CCHA Tournament MVP. In 2006-07, he helped lead the Spartans to the NCCA Championship. He won 78 games over four seasons, including a career best 26 during the 2006-07 season. Lerg finished his collegiate career with a 78-51-17 record, a 2.37 GAA and a .920 SVP.
2014-2015 All-ECHL Second Team
G - Jeff Lerg, Toledo Walleye (43 gp, 31-8-3, 2.32 GAA, .921 save pct.)
D - Cameron Burt, Florida Everblades (61 gp, 6g, 41a, 47 pts., +35)
D - Aaron Gens, Allen Americans (69 gp, 8g, 45a, 53 pts., +23)
F - Adam Brace, Florida Everblades (68 gp, 33g, 35a, 68 pts., +27)
F - Brendan Connolly, Alaska Aces (60 gp, 31g, 46a, 77 pts., +15)
F - Gary Steffes, Allen Americans (63 gp, 44g, 29a, 73 pts., +31)
Your Toledo Walleye wrap up its regular season this upcoming weekend with two at home. Face-off is at 7:15 p.m. against the Cincinnati Cylcones on Friday night. Party with the players after the game. On Sunday Kalamazoo comes to town and it's "Devour the Wings" night both on and off the ice. Puck drops at 5:15 p.m. For tickets call 419-725-9255 or visit www.toledowalleye.com.
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