Playing Career
Prior to his college hockey career, Lerg played for the Omaha Lancers of the USHL. He led the league in shutouts, GAA, wins, minutes played and ranked second in save percentage. Lerg broke the USHL record for wins in a season with 36 in helping lead Omaha to a share of the regular-season title. Lerg joined the Spartans in 2005 and was named CCHA Rookie of the Year for his outstanding performance as a freshman. He was a member of Michigan State's 2007 NCAA Championship team where he held a 1.25 GAA and .954 save percentage in the tournament. In 2008, he was selected as a finalist for the James E. Sullivan Award, given to the top amateur athlete in the United States each year. He led the Michigan State Spartans as captain in the 2008-2009 season, in which he broke the CCHA saves record and placed second on the NCAA all-time saves list on Senior night at the Munn. On July 31, 2009 Jeff signed with the New Jersey Devils/Lowell Devils. On April 23, 2012 Jeff signed with Ours de Villard-de-Lans of Ligue Magnus which is considered to be the top French League. Prior to this signing, Lerg spent two years with HC Asiago of the top Italian Ice Hockey League known as Serie A. In the 2011-12 season, Lerg played in 24 games with Asiago and held a .919 save %
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