Feature: Pack's Jessiman Seeks Consistency
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The following feature article on former Dartmouth forward Hugh Jessiman appeared in the November 14 issue of The Hartford Courant.
By BRUCE BERLET
Courant Staff Writer
After two disappointing pro seasons, Hugh Jessiman tried boxing
lessons in New York and mental training in Switzerland with
longtime NHL defenseman Darius Kasparaitis this summer.
The right wing from Darien showed signs of a transformation with
more physical play and three assists in the Wolf Pack's first four
games, then became largely invisible while going pointless the next
seven.
Jessiman and other Pack players met with general manager Jim
Schoenfeld and coaches Ken Gernander, J.J. Daigneault and Pat
Boller for their periodic chats Thursday. Then Jessiman, 23, viewed
a video Gernander gave him and said his enthusiasm was renewed
after his coach's talk before Friday's game in Manchester, N.H.
Complete article can be accessed via the Courant Web site by clicking here.
