signed former Vernon Vipers forward Brian Elser. Elser started the season with the Southern Professional League's (SPHL) Fayetteville FireAntz playing in 22 games collecting (9-8-17) before being waived on March 5th 2013.
While playing with the FireAntz Elser was called up to the East Coast Hockey League's (ECHL) Gwinnett Gladiators signing a one game contract on January, 15th 2013 before returning to Fayetteville after playing just one game. Elser then signed with the East Coast Hockey League (ECHL) South Carolina Stingrays on February, 6th 2013 before being released on February, 27th 2013. In seven games with the Stingrays Elser collected (1-1-2).
The Vipers scouted Elser who was 18 at the time, at the U.S. Midget championships in Buffalo. Elser attended the 2008-2009 Vipers training camp making the Vipers opening day roster before being traded on September, 12th 2008 to the AJHL Drayton Valley Thunder for future considerations (cash) and a player to be named next year. In two games with the Vipers Elser collected one assist. Rumor was Elser didnt report to the Thunder and his rights were given back to Vernon. On August, 7th 2009 the Vipers traded Elser and future considerations to Victoria for Jonathan Milhouse.
Brian Elser's Player Profile:
http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=47131
This is posted on the Jackals website:
ELMIRA JACKALS PRESS RELEASE
March 6, 2013
Ray Schmitt
Director of Broadcasting and Media Relations
ray@firstarena.com
Elmira Jackals Sign Brian Elser
WHEELING, W.Va. - March 6, 2013 - The Elmira Jackals announced today that they have signed forward Brian Elser. He has joined the team in Wheeling and is expected to be in the lineup when the Jackals face the Nailers tonight.
Elser, a rookie, has spent time this season with Fayetteville of the Southern Professional Hockey League as well as Gwinnett and South Carolina in the ECHL. The 6-0, 190 pound winger has 22 points (12G, 10A) in 29 games with the FireAntz, and two points (1G, 1A) in eight games between Gwinnett (1) and South Carolina (7).
Elser joined the pro ranks out of Manhattanville College, an ECAC-W program. In two years at Manhattanville he logged 32 points (19G, 13A) in 47 games. Prior to his collegiate career Elser, a Hopewell Junction, New York native, played prep school hockey at Shattuck-St. Mary's with former Jackals defenseman Ben Blood.
Mark your calendars! The Jackals are back on First Arena ice on Saturday, March 9, 2013 to take on the Orlando Solar Bears at 7:05 p.m. The Jackals are hosting Scout Night with special ticket offers for local Scout Groups, and giving away Thunder Sticks at the game! Groups of 10 or more are eligible for discounted tickets and preferred seating based on availability.Call 607-734-7825 to book your group outing. Pro-rated season ticket packages are on sale, as well. Season tickets offer the best value for Jackals fans.
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