“He’s really one of the bright spots in college hockey. Jeff’s been a guy that — even when wearing the opposite jersey — you are really glad he’s in the CCHA. He’s an outstanding representative of the league and super competitor.” Scott Paluch, Bowling Green head coach.

“I’m glad he’s graduating. I have a great deal of respect for Jeff, not only of how he competes and how hard he plays, but how he conducts himself away from the arena — both in the classroom and in the community. He just battles so hard every day.” Bob Daniels, Ferris State head coach.

“Everyone underestimates how big he plays. His competitiveness, quickness and his confidence level are outstanding. At every level he’s had to prove he can do the job. I can’t tell you the secret, but he’s been a tremendous goalie throughout his career.” Red Berenson, Michigan head coach.

“He’s athletic and he’s into every game. He swallows up the shots when he sees them and the guys play well in front of him. He’s really a big compliment to the team.” John Markell, Ohio State head coach.

“You never see him get rattled. He’s very composed as a young man and understands every day is a work day. To have that quality of person and be able to showcase him from the CCHA standpoint is a tremendous feather in our cap.” Dallas Ferguson, Alaska head coach.

“Jeff is without a doubt the MVP of the league. If any coach could take one guy on any team right now, they would take Jeff first. He single-handedly wins games by himself. He’s a difference maker in every game.” Jim Roque, Lake Superior head coach.

“With the season they are having as a team, not every kid would react the way he’s reacting. It goes back to his character and his humility and how he’s trying to work with his teammates. He’s not pointing fingers or passing blame, but instead making the very best out of the circumstances.” Tom Anastos, Commissioner of the CCHA.

“I’ve been coaching close to 20 years and hopefully I’ve had some impact on young men, but he’s had as much of an impact on me in the way he approaches his day to day life. He’s never taken a shortcut and in today’s society, I think that’s special,” Mike Hastings, coached Lerg for two seasons when he was a part of the Omaha Lancers.

“He gives me nightmares. He has better lateral movement than anyone I’ve ever seen. I don’t know of anyone better, and I’ve coached Curtis Joesph and Mike Richter.” Mike Kemp, Nebraska-Omaha head coach.

“Everybody has a lot of great athletes over the time, and kids who you remember. But for me, there is none better than him. He’s by far the best student-athlete I’ve had in 36 years of coaching.” Rick Comley, MSU head coach.

“Jeff Lerg is one of the top goaltenders in this conference and in the nation. He is capable of shutting you down on any given night.” Enrico Blasi, Miami (Ohio) head coach.