Zbriger,
26, has been a terrific scorer in his brief pro career that has spanned
129 games. Last year, the Montreal native played in Europe for the
Weiden Blue Devils (Germany) where he scored 30 goals with 34 assists
in 52 games played. His previous professional experience came in the
United Hockey
League (UHL) with Bloomington, Chicago and Flint. His most productive
season came with Bloomington (2006-07) where he played 44 games and
totaled 38 points (17-21=38).
"Mike is a great addition for
us," said Cloutier. "He is a pure goal scorer that will be a big boost
for our offense. Mike grew up with Justin Quenneville in Montreal so
the two of them should have great chemistry both on and off the ice."
The
5-10, 178-pound center played his college hockey at St. Lawrence
University in Canton, New York. With the Saints, Zbriger scored 23
goals with 20 assists in 95 career games (2002-06).
Leroux, 25,
played his rookie season last year with Port Huron of the International
Hockey League (IHL). In 67 games with the Icehawks, Leroux scored eight
goals with 14 assists and notched a goal and an assist in 11 playoff
games. The Lunenburg, Ontario native played his college hockey at
American International College in Springfield, Massachusetts where he
scored 16 goals with 49 assists in 124 games (2003-07).
"Jeremy
is a very good skater and very creative offensively," said Cloutier.
"His ability and decision making with the puck will be a big plus for
our power play."