Jeff Lerg
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Jeff Lerg is a goaltender who recently played for the Michigan State Spartans
of the Central Collegiate Hockey Association
. He is the cousin of former teammate Bryan Lerg
. He was the shortest player in Collegiate hockey during his college career. On July 31st he signed with the New Jersey Devils
of the NHL.
of the USHL. He led the league in shutouts, GAA, wins, minutes played and ranked second in save percentage. Lerg broke the USHL record for wins in a season with 36 in helping lead Omaha to a share of the regular-season title. Lerg joined the Spartans in 2005 and was named CCHA Rookie of the Year
for his outstanding performance as a freshman. He was a member of Michigan State's 2007 NCAA Championship team where he held a 1.25 GAA and .954 save percentage in the tournament. In 2008, he was selected as a finalist for the James E. Sullivan Award
, given to the top amateur athlete in the United States each year. He led the Michigan State Spartans as captain in the 2008-2009 season, in which he broke the CCHA saves record and placed second on the NCAA all-time saves list on Senior night at the Munn. On July 31, 2009 Jeff signed with the New Jersey Devils/Lowell Devils.
Stats as of January 26, 2008
Michigan State Spartans
The Michigan State Spartans are the athletic team that represent Michigan State University. The school's athletic program includes 25 varsity sports teams. Their mascot is a Spartan warrior named Sparty, and the school colors are green and white...
of the Central Collegiate Hockey Association
Central Collegiate Hockey Association
The Central Collegiate Hockey Association is a NCAA Men's Division I Ice Hockey college athletic conference that operates mostly in Michigan and Ohio, although it also has members in Alaska and Indiana. It participates in the NCAA's Division I as a hockey-only conference. It holds its championship...
. He is the cousin of former teammate Bryan Lerg
Bryan Lerg
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. He was the shortest player in Collegiate hockey during his college career. On July 31st he signed with the New Jersey Devils
New Jersey Devils
The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey, United States. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...
of the NHL.
Playing career
Prior to his college hockey career, Lerg played for the Omaha LancersOmaha Lancers
The Omaha Lancers are a Tier 1 junior ice hockey team playing in the West Division of the United States Hockey League .From 2002-2009, the Lancers' home ice was the Mid-America Center in Council Bluffs, Iowa, across the Missouri River from Omaha. Until the 2001-2002 season, the Lancers played at...
of the USHL. He led the league in shutouts, GAA, wins, minutes played and ranked second in save percentage. Lerg broke the USHL record for wins in a season with 36 in helping lead Omaha to a share of the regular-season title. Lerg joined the Spartans in 2005 and was named CCHA Rookie of the Year
for his outstanding performance as a freshman. He was a member of Michigan State's 2007 NCAA Championship team where he held a 1.25 GAA and .954 save percentage in the tournament. In 2008, he was selected as a finalist for the James E. Sullivan Award
James E. Sullivan Award
The James E. Sullivan Award, presented by the American Amateur Athletic Union , is awarded annually in April to "the outstanding amateur athlete in the United States". Often referred to as the Oscar of sports awards, it was first presented in 1930. The award is named for the AAU's founder and past...
, given to the top amateur athlete in the United States each year. He led the Michigan State Spartans as captain in the 2008-2009 season, in which he broke the CCHA saves record and placed second on the NCAA all-time saves list on Senior night at the Munn. On July 31, 2009 Jeff signed with the New Jersey Devils/Lowell Devils.
Awards
- NCAA Top VIII Award - 2010
- Lowe's Senior CLASS Award - 2009
- USA Hockey College Player of the Year- 2007
- CCHA Rookie of the Year - 2006
- CCHA Tournament MVP - 2006
- USA Hockey Junior Player of the Year - 2005
- USHLUnited States Hockey LeagueThe United States Hockey League is the top junior ice hockey league in the United States. The USHL has 16 member teams located in the Midwestern United States, consisting of players who are 20 years of age and younger...
Dave Tyler Junior Player of the Year AwardDave Tyler Junior Player of the Year AwardThe Dave Tyler Junior Player of the Year Award, formerly known as USA Hockey Junior Player of the Year Award, is presented annually to the most outstanding American-born player in Junior hockey...
- 2005 - USHL Goaltender of the Year - 2005
Career statistics
Note: Playoff stats are incomplete.| Regular season | Playoffs | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Season | Team | League | GP | W | L | T | MIN | GA | SO | GAA | SV% | GP | W | L | MIN | GA | SO | GAA | SV% | ||
| 2003-04 | River City Lancers | USHL | 35 | 24 | 5 | 2 | 1963 | 72 | 4 | 2.20 | .917 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| 2004-05 | Omaha Lancers Omaha Lancers The Omaha Lancers are a Tier 1 junior ice hockey team playing in the West Division of the United States Hockey League .From 2002-2009, the Lancers' home ice was the Mid-America Center in Council Bluffs, Iowa, across the Missouri River from Omaha. Until the 2001-2002 season, the Lancers played at... |
USHL | 52 | 36 | 11 | 4 | 3105 | 112 | 6 | 2.16 | .916 | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| 2005-06 | Michigan State Spartans Michigan State Spartans The Michigan State Spartans are the athletic team that represent Michigan State University. The school's athletic program includes 25 varsity sports teams. Their mascot is a Spartan warrior named Sparty, and the school colors are green and white... |
CCHA Central Collegiate Hockey Association The Central Collegiate Hockey Association is a NCAA Men's Division I Ice Hockey college athletic conference that operates mostly in Michigan and Ohio, although it also has members in Alaska and Indiana. It participates in the NCAA's Division I as a hockey-only conference. It holds its championship... |
31 | 17 | 6 | 6 | 1840 | 60 | 3 | 1.96 | .928 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| 2006-07 | Michigan State Spartans | CCHA | 42 | 26 | 13 | 3 | 2465 | 99 | 3 | 2.41 | .913 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 240 | 5 | 0 | 1.25 | .954 | ||
| 2007-08 | Michigan State Spartans | CCHA | 25 | 16 | 5 | 4 | 1509 | 55 | 2 | 2.19 | .925 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| USHL Totals | 87 | 60 | 16 | 6 | 5068 | 184 | 10 | 2.18 | .917 | 8 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||||
| CCHA Totals | 98 | 59 | 24 | 13 | 5814 | 214 | 8 | 2.21 | .921 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||||
Stats as of January 26, 2008
External links
- Vega, Michael "Lerg is a breath of fresh air for Spartans" at Boston.com. Retrieved 04-07-07.
- "Lerg, Petry Honored by USA Hockey" at MSUSPARTANS.com. Retrieved 05-30-07.
- Michigan State Spartans Hockey