Jackals Newsletter
July 2, 2013 - ECHL (ECHL)
Elmira Jackals News Release
Elmira Jackals Monthly
Keeping You Up To Speed With the "Pack"
July, 2013 - Vol 1, Issue 2
The last month has been busy as we have entered full off-season mode. The schedule has been released, the roster is beginning to take shape, new sponsors and season ticket holders are signing up each day, and the staff recently returned from the annual trip to Las Vegas for the league meetings. This issue of Jackals Monthly will catch you up on everything that has been going on lately and we hope you enjoy it!
Jackals Extend Six Qualifying Offers
On June 1 the Jackals announced the players from the 2012-13 team to whom they extended qualifying offers. The group included four forwards and two defensemen; and all were key contributors on the 40-win club.
The qualifying offers were extended to Rob Bellamy, Jean Bourbeau, Kyle Bushee, Artem Demkov, Jordan Pietrus and Jordon Southorn. The qualifying offer ensures that the Jackals hold exclusive negotiating rights with those players and have, at the least, protected their ECHL rights for the 2013-14 season. Since Jean Bourbeau and Kyle Bushee qualify as ECHL veterans (260 or more pro games), they become unrestricted free agents after August 31 if they have not signed their qualifying offer or agreed to terms on a contract.
Jackals 2013-14 Schedule Revealed
As summer sets in, most hockey fans long for a sign that the start of the season is drawing near. October can seem like a lifetime away when the calendar still reads June, but Jackals fans got a boost of excitement when the 2013-14 schedule was revealed on June 20.
The schedule features a bevy of rivalry games against Atlantic Division foes Reading and Wheeling. When Trenton ceased operations this offseason Elmira, Reading and Wheeling were left to battle it out for the Atlantic crown and one of the top three seeds in the Kelly Cup playoffs.
The 2013-14 schedule is crazy convenient with 29 of the 36 home dates falling on a Friday, Saturday, or Sunday. It also sets up well from a competitive standpoint because Elmira has 24 of its 36 home games scheduled for the final three months of the season. Elmira has won 20 or more home games in each of the last two seasons so that home-heavy second half will put them in good position for a strong playoff push.
Don't forget that Jackals season tickets are also on sale right now. They offer a ton of great benefits and the best per-game price you can find. You can reserve your season tickets with a $100 deposit per seat, and the balance isn't due until October 1, 2013. Season tickets can be purchased over the phone by calling 607-734-7825 or by visiting the First Arena Box Office during summer hours which are 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Tracking Blade
Blade poses in front of a Porsche race car at the Sahlen's Six Hours of the Glen Race on June 30.
Blade wrapped up a busy month of June with three appearances last weekend. He made stops at the Nickle Creek Bait and Tackle Fishing Derby, Mindy Moo's Ice Cream Shoppe grand opening and the 4th Annual Military and Veterans Appreciation event at Sahlen's Six Hours of the Glen.
This week he'll be getting into the patriotic spirit at Fourth of July celebrations in the Twin Tiers and in the Northern Tier of Pennsylvania. If you see Blade out and about be sure to say hello and get your picture taken with him! Also keep an eye on social media because Blade will be launching his own Facebook and Twitter pages in the coming weeks.
Here is where Blade is scheduled to be so far in July:
Blade's July Appearances:
Thursday, July 4 - Mansfield, Pa. 4th of July Parade. Begins on Main St. at 4:00 p.m.
Thursday, July 4 - Corning Fireworks Celebration at War Memorial Stadium, 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, July 11 - Wisner Market in Downtown Elmira, Noon - 1:00 p.m.
Saturday, July 20 - Summer Family Picnic Fundraiser for Schuyler Hospital, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. at Arcangeli Farm in Burdett
If you would like to have Blade at your community event please call the Jackals at 607-734-7825 and ask to speak to Ray Schmitt or Mike Strobel.
First Arena Staying Busy
First Arena is slammed with action during hockey season with all of the Jackals games, Jackals youth hockey, and adult league hockey games that take place. But just because the ice is off of the main rink, it doesn't mean the arena sits idly by. Summer can be just as busy as the winter.
This summer has been particularly exciting with two brand-new events. First Arena Comedy Club has been a hit since its debut in June. Each Thursday night top stand-up comedians from the region have brought plenty of laughs to First Arena's restaurant. Also making its debut on July 13 will be Dolls of Destruction roller derby. These rough-and-tumble ladies will bring their sport to the concrete on the main rink at First Arena three times this summer. The competition will be fast, fierce, and in your face.
You won't find a better bang for your buck as tickets for each of these events range between $8 and $14.
If old-fashioned family entertainment is what you're looking for, then you won't want to miss Disney Junior Live on Tour! Pirate and Princess Adventure on August 24.
For a more complete list of upcoming First Arena shows and events please visit www.firstarena.com.
Jackals Bites
Summer Dogs - Will be a hit at any 4th of July party.
Hockey and food is a natural fit so every month we are going to share a recipe that we love. The recipes will come from sources all over the place whether its a Jackals player, a front office staff member, or even one of you loyal readers! If you'd like to submit a recipe email it to ray@firstarena.com.
So hockey season is over, the draft just took place this weekend, and after the initial rush of NHL free agent news that will begin on July 5 the dog days of summer will be in full effect. It's the hardest time of the year for a hockey fan. But we're not going to commiserate, we're going to celebrate our nation's independence this weekend! Here's a great recipe to try out whether you are hosting your own 4th of July party, or attending one hosted by your friends or family.
Summer Dogs
Ingredients
1 cup grilled corn kernels*
1/3 cup finely chopped onion (1 small)
1/3 cup snipped fresh basil
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 tablespoon sour cream
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon sugar
1 recipeGrilled Hot Dogs
2 2/3 cups shredded romaine lettuce
2 mediumroma tomatoes, thinly sliced
1 mediumavocado, seeded, peeled, and thinly sliced
Sliced fresh jalapeno chile peppers** (optional)
Dry-roasted sunflower kernels (optional)
Directions
1. In a small bowl stir together corn, onion, basil, mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar, salt, black pepper, and sugar.
2. Fill each bun from Grilled Hot Dogs with 1/3 cup of the shredded lettuce. Arrange tomato slices on one side of buns and avocado slices on the other side of buns. Place grilled frankfurters in buns. Top each frankfurter with about 1 tablespoon of the corn mixture. If desired, sprinkle with jalapeno peppers and sunflower kernels. Pass the remaining corn mixture.
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ECHL Stories from July 2, 2013
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