Jackals Add DeVergilio
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The Elmira Jackals announced on Thursday
that they have signed former St. Lawrence standout Kevin DeVergilio
to a contract for the 2010-2011 season.
DeVergilio spent time with two winning teams in his rookie season of 2009-2010. He started the year with the AHL's Texas Stars, eventual Calder Cup finalists, recording an assist in 13 games. With the Steelheads, DeVergilio totaled 18 goals and 20 assists for 38 points in 48 games as Idaho won the ECHL's 2010 Brabham Cup with a 46-17-2-5 record. In 15 postseason games, DeVergilio had three goals and seven assists as the Steelheads qualified for the 2010 Kelly Cup Finals.
The Sterling Heights, Mich. native's professional career started off with a bang, scoring two goals in his first professional game on Apr. 3, 2009 with the Las Vegas Wranglers and notching two assists in the Wranglers' final regular season game of 2008-2009 the next night.
Prior to his professional career, DeVergilio played four seasons for St. Lawrence University (NCAA D-1) in Canton, N.Y. DeVergilio was one of the Saints' top three scorers during each of his final three seasons with 32 points (2nd, 9g-23a) in 2006-2007, 25 points (2nd, 8g-17a) in 2007-2008, and 31 points (3rd, 11g-20a) in 2008-2009. His freshman season of 2005-2006 saw him post 25 points (14g-11a).
DeVergilio and current Jackal Brock McBride were teammates for all four seasons at St. Lawrence and roommates during their sophomore, junior, and senior years.
"Kevin had an excellent rookie season and was a big part of the success of the Idaho Steelheads," Jackals head coach Malcolm Cameron said. "He's gritty, has good offensive instincts, can play any different role that you need him for, and we're very excited to have him."
"The role that Coach Cameron wants me to play is something I'm very excited about," DeVergilio said. "I love Upstate New York. It's quiet, beautiful, and people love hockey. It's something people get excited for up there and it makes the game more exciting for the players when the fans are excited for the game."
