Jessiman a Big Pick-Up for Monsters
The following article featuring former Dartmouth standout Hugh Jessiman appeared December 27 on the American Hockey League (AHL) Web site.
By Doug Plagens
AHL on the Beat Archive
With the Lake Erie Monsters trailing by a pair early in the third
period in Rochester last week, Hugh
Jessiman made a move into the offensive end and fired his
team-leading 12th goal of the season by Americans goalie Drew MacIntyre. The goal was also his fifth
power-play goal, another team high.
For a former first-round pick with multiple 20-goal seasons in his
pro career, it’s not hard to believe he has a scoring niche
with the Monsters. It is, however, difficult to fathom that due to
being without a contract as late as mid-September, Jessiman’s
next hockey home was uncertain.
“Training camp came up, and I didn’t have a deal
anywhere,” said Jessiman, who was the 12th overall pick in
the 2003 NHL Entry Draft by the New York Rangers. “I knew
that once an opportunity came up that was a good one, I was going
to be prepared. Then my agent said he had spoken to [Monsters head
coach] David Quinn and [Monsters director of AHL
operations/assistant coach] David Oliver, and they were interested
in having me come out for a tryout.”
Complete article can be accessed via the AHL Web site by clicking here.
