Two Huge Signings for the Jacks!!!

One of our co-captains from last season will return, as the Jacks have announced that Kory Karlander has re-signed for the 2009-2010 season. The Jacks have also announced that goaltender Joel Martin has signed with the Jacks for the upcoming season as well. This is fantastic news as Karlander is a proven leader and proven player that is definitely one of the best players in the entire CHL. He is a former MVP for the IHL, and by him returning to the Jacks, I think that Karlander thinks that the Jacks really do have a very good chance of bringing the cup to Odessa next season. Joel Martin is also a very good signing for the Jacks as well. This guy has played in several leagues throughout his career (including a short stint with the Jacks), has plenty of playoff experience, and has actually won a championship in his career. If the Jacks are able to re-sign Juha next season, then you better believe that the Jacks will have arguably the best pair of goaltenders in the entire league. One of the posters on the CHL Forums made a very good point when they pointed out that Martin could easily be a starter for just about any of the teams in the league, and if we have him and Juha both, then everybody watch out. Rumor also has it that a former Jackalope defenseman from the past (one of my personal favorites) is supposed to return next season. This guy is a very tough and gritty defenseman that can also score too. I will wait to announce who it is until the Jacks make the announcement, but I can honestly say that he was a fan favorite when he played here a couple of seasons ago, and he is sure to be a fan favorite when he returns. You can read the full article on the Jacks signing Karlander and Martin at the Jacks website which can be viewed at http://www.jackalopes.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=246:07story05&catid=69:newstory&Itemid=119.

In other CHL news:

• The Corpus Christi IceRays have made a very big move after acquiring Jeff Alcombrack from the Mississippi Riverkings in return for Nicolas Bachand. If you remember my wishlist from the CHL Forums, you know that Jeff Alcombrack was on that list. Corpus is putting together a decent roster so far, and I think that they have a pretty good chance of making the playoffs next season. You can read the article regarding Alcombrack at the league website which can be viewed at http://www.centralhockeyleague.com/pressroom/news/index.html?article_id=3544.


• Another rather dull and boring announcement out of Amarillo as the Gorillas have announced the re-signing of defenseman James Jernberg for the 2009-2010 season. This is another signing that does not impress me, and I will go ahead and predict that the Gorillas will once again be in the cellar of the conference for the upcoming season. You can read the full article.... oh never mind. It's not even really worth the time.

Until next time Jack fans all I have to say is GO JACKS GO!!! and October can't come soon enough!