Jereme Tendler Signs with Johnstown (ECHL)

Courtesy of the Johnstown Chiefs

Johnstown, Pa. - The Johnstown Chiefs, ECHL affiliate of the NHL's Colorado Avalanche and Boston Bruins, and the AHL's Lake Erie Monsters and Providence Bruins, announced today the signing of rookie forward Jereme Tendler for the 2008-09 season.

Tendler, a 6-2 185 pound forward from Viceroy, Saskatchewan, comes to the Chiefs after completing a stellar four-year career at American International College. He led the Yellow Jackets in scoring twice in his career (2005-06 and 2006-07), and served as a co-captain during his senior season. Over his four seasons at AIC, Tendler compiled 49 goals, 38 assists, 87 points, and 170 penalty minutes in 126 games.

"We are pleased to add a player of Jereme's caliber to our team for the upcoming season," said Chiefs' head coach Ian Herbers. "He is a big, strong kid who is skilled and can skate so he will fit in well with what we want to do this season. Jereme will also be a great fit in the locker room. He was a co-captain last year, and we want strong character guys on this team who will work hard to play their best and improve their games."

Tendler exploded onto the scene as a freshman at AIC in 2004-05 by tying for the team lead in goals (9) and adding three assists for 12 points.

That effort earned him three Rookie of the Week honors by Atlantic Hockey, which was a first for the conference. He was also an Honorable Mention for National Rookie of the Month in January. 

For an encore, Tendler tied the AIC record for goals in a season (15) in his sophomore and junior seasons, respectively. Not only a goal scorer, Tendler showed playmaking ability with 11 assists in 2005-06 and 13 in 2006-07. His 26 (05-06) and 28 (06-07) point totals were tops on the Yellow Jackets both seasons, and after his junior season Tendler was named a Third-Team Atlantic Hockey all star. A second consecutive placement as a Third-Team Atlantic Hockey all star came for Tendler after picking up 10 goals and 11 assists in 2007-08, his senior season.

Prior to skating at American International, Tendler was an offensive threat for the Weyburn Red Wings of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League.

In two seasons from 2002 to 2004, Tendler racked up 51 goals and 51 assists for 102 points in 111 games. In his last season with Weyburn in 2003-04, Tendler tied for the team lead with 61 points (26g, 35a), and helped propel the team to a division title. An accomplished athlete away from the rink, Tendler won provincial gold medals in volleyball and track and field while at Assinibolo Composite High School.

Mark your calendars! The Chiefs' 21st season in the ECHL gets under way on Friday, October 17 at 7:30 p.m. against the Trenton Devils at Sovereign Bank Arena. The Chiefs return to Johnstown for their home opener the very next night against the Wheeling Nailers at 7:05 p.m. You won't want to miss a minute of the action! Full Season, Mini, and Total Choice Flex ticket packages are all available now. We have a ticket plan that's right for everyone so reserve yours today by calling 814-539-1799 or 1-800-SLAPSHOT.