Syracuse, NY (January 31, 2008) – The Syracuse Crunch announced today that the Columbus Blue Jackets have reassigned goaltender Dan LaCosta from Elmira to Syracuse.
LaCosta, 21, has appeared in 1 game with the Crunch this season, going 0-1-0-0 with a 2.84 goals-against average and .889 save percentage. He has also appeared in 14 games with Elmira this season, going 7-4-1 with a 2.15 goals-against average and .932 save percentage.
A native of Labrador City, Newfoundland, LaCosta was drafted by Columbus in the third round, 93rd overall, in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft.
The Crunch’s next game is Friday, February 1 as they travel to Albany to take on the Albany River Rats. The Crunch’s next home game is Saturday, February 2 vs. San Antonio at the War Memorial at Oncenter at 7:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Crunch office at (315) 473- 4444, stopping by the Oncenter Box Office, located on the State Street side of the War Memorial or by calling TicketMaster at (315) 472-0700.