Elmira Jackals Game Preview
February 13, 2013 - ECHL (ECHL)
Elmira Jackals News Release
READING, Pa. - February 13, 2013 - Tonight the Elmira Jackals begin a series of three straight games against the Reading Royals by paying a visit to the Sovereign Center. This contest marks the second of four between the Jackals and Royals in February.
WHO: Elmira Jackals - Ottawa/NHL & Binghamton/AHL (25-19-4) vs. Reading Royals - Washington/NHL and Hershey/AHL (33-12-6).
WHAT: Elmira Jackals Away Game #24.
WHERE: Sovereign Center - 700 Penn St, Reading, PA 19602 . Radio Broadcast on WEHH AM 1600, FM 93.9, and online at www.1600wehh.com. Internet TV broadcast courtesy of America One.
WHEN: 7:05 p.m.
The Jackals are facing the Royals tonight for the 11th of 16 meetings this season and the fifth of eight at Sovereign Center. The Jackals are 4-4-2 against Reading this season after claiming a 6-4 win in Elmira last Wednesday. The Jackals have won each of their last two against the Royals in come-from-behind fashion. They outscored Reading 4-0 in the third period in their most recent trip here for a 5-2 win, then stormed back from 4-1 for a 6-4 win in Elmira last week. The Royals carry the league's fourth best defense at 2.65 goals per game but the Jackals have been able to average 3.2 goals per game against Reading this season.
Jackals goalie Marc Cheverie set a Jackals ECHL record with his third shutout of the season last Sunday against Wheeling. The win was his third in a row and has him positioned for a strong finish to the season. He has made a habit of playing well in the final months of the season since turning pro. His combined record in January, March, and February over the last two years is 10-4-1. Last year was particularly notable as Cheverie went 7-2-0 from January to March with the Gwinnett Gladiators.
Mark your calendars! The Jackals are back on First Arena ice on Friday, February 15, 2013 to take on the Reading Royals at 7:05 p.m. Enjoy an Affordable Friday with hot dogs, popcorn, and soda on sale for $2 each. Also, bring a new box of mac-and-cheese to use as a noise maker during the game then donate it to Food Bank of the Southern Tier on your way out of the arena. Groups of 10 or more are eligible for discounted tickets and preferred seating based on availability.Call 607-734-7825 to book your group outing. Pro-rated season ticket packages are on sale, as well. Season tickets offer the best value for Jackals fans.
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