Jeff Jakaitis | |||
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Born |
Rochester, MN, USA |
June 9, 1983 ||
Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) | ||
Weight | 165 lb (75 kg; 11 st 11 lb) | ||
Position | Goaltender | ||
Catches | Left | ||
GET team Former teams |
Lørenskog IK Portland Pirates HC Pustertal Wölfe Worcester Sharks Providence Bruins |
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NHL Draft | Undrafted | ||
Playing career | 2007–present |
Jeff Jakaitis (born June 9, 1983) is an American professional ice hockey goaltender who is currently playing for Norwegian club, Lørenskog IK of the GET-ligaen (GET).
Jakaitis played college hockey for the Lake Superior State Lakers in the CCHA (NCAA Division I). He was named to the All-CCHA First Team at the completion of the 2005–06 season and to the All-CCHA Second team at the completion of the 2006-07.
Jakaitis began his professional career in the 2007–08 season with the Columbia Inferno of the ECHL. He played in 36 games in his first pro season posting a 2.92 GAA and .909 save percentage. For the 2008–09 season Jakaitis signed with the Charlotte Checkers and played 47 ECHL games that year along with 1 American Hockey League game for the Portland Pirates.
Jakaitis relocated to Italy to play with HC Pustertal Wölfe of the Elite.A (at the time called Serie A). While with the Italian club he played in 39 games.