Jessiman Excited to be in Rochester
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The following article featuring former Dartmouth standout Hugh Jessiman appeared February 21 on the Rochester Americans Web site.
By Dan Peters
for Amerks.com
Sitting in the locker room 11 days ago, it seemed like just
another game day for Hugh Jessiman. The 6-foot-6, 231-pounder was
preparing to suit up for a game with the Rockford IceHogs against
the Houston Aeros. Little did Jessiman know, however, a trade was
being made behind the scenes that would send him, along with RW
Jack Skille, from the Chicago Blackhawks to the Florida Panthers in
exchange for RW Michael Frolik and G Alexander
Salak.
“I was in the locker room ready to play and the coaching
staff pulled me aside and said that I was not playing,”
Jessiman explained. “They told me that something was
happening, but they weren’t sure what it was, and I was
notified after the game that I had been traded.”
Upon receiving the news, the New York City native says that he was
excited about the chance to get a fresh start with the Amerks. Less
than 48 hours later, Jessiman was in the lineup for his new team
taking on the Binghamton Senators on Friday night, in which he
finished with two shots playing on a line with Michael Duco and
Mark Cullen.
Complete article can be accessed via the Rochester Web site by clicking here.
