Jeremy was named as an Assistant Captain by the Admirals. Marc Moro was named the Captain. it is great that Jeremy's leadership skills were recognized by his new teammates. A correction, Jeremy has two points, on one goal and an assist. He still maintains a one minute lead in PIM, with 40. Go Jeremy, Go Admirals!!!
Jeremy and Selena welcomed their first child into the world in Milwaukee on December 31, 2000. They had a boy, and the young lad was given the name Keegan Joseph Stevenson. Jeremy, if you are listening, I want to see baby pictures when you are in town again, chief!!! Congratulations to two great people and who will make great parents!!!!
Jeremy Stevenson is getting into his groove as a power forward/enforcer. Through the first of the year, he is in the top five in PIMs in the entire IHL with 147. He also has four goals and for assists for eight points, in limited ice time, due in part to poor coaching decisions to sit him and also to missing a few games for personal reasons (MORE ON THAT LATER). The Admirals are surprising some folks and were the first team to defeat all 10 other IHL teams. If the rumors are true that the IHL is folding, I hope this team gets absorbed into the AHL, because they have some great players, and especially number 12!!!
Jeremy returned to Cincinnati earlier in the season, and the SSC were there to welcome him back. We weren't sure what his reaction would be, seeing us in our Ducks stuff down at ice level (dear heaven, the psychos have found me?), but he was great, winking at us and smiling when he saw us. After the game, he walked right up to us outside the arena and talked to us for about 20 minutes or so about everything, like how my classes were going, the new addition to the family then on the way, and how he liked the team. It was great to see him again, and it makes me think about what credentials are needed to teach in Wisconsin...
Jeremy was called up to Nashville toward the end of the season, to get some time to be viewed as a 4th line forward. He fought in a few fights, gaining 19 PIM on a single play, and he also scored a goal, and earned praise from the Preds coach. He was returned at the end of the NHL season to Milwaukee, where he will be in the IHL playoffs. Go Jeremy!