DeSERRES NO. 2 STAR OF THE MONTH

Saint John Sea Dogs goaltender Jacob DeSerres was named the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League’s second star for the month of December today.

From a QMJHL release:

The second star goes to the Saint John Sea Dogs backstop Jacob DeSerres. The goaltender had an excellent month with a record of six wins and only one loss. He finished the month with a 1.55 goals-against-average and .929 save percentage by stopping 188 of the 198 shots he faced. His only loss occurred in a game in which he did not start. DeSerres finished the year on a very good note, adding a shutout to his record in a game against the Moncton Wildcats.

Following a 4-3 shootout victory over the Acadie-Bathurst tonight at Harbour Station, the 20-year old now has a record of 14-2-0-0, a goals against average of 2.24, and a save percentage of 0.919. DeSerres’ goals against average and save percentage are both good for second overall on the league.

The Sea Dogs continue their goaltending rotation of DeSerres and 19-year old Frederic Piche. With the trade deadline looming, there have been reported rumours about a possible switch in goal involving either Victoriaville’s Antonio Mastropietro or University of Maine netminder Martin Ouellette.

Gatineau Olympiques centre Jean-Gabriel Pageau was named the month's first star while defenseman Andrew Randazzo was the third star.

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