2007-2008 Jackals Take Shape As Regular Season Roster Is Finalized
October 17, 2007 - ECHL (ECHL)
Elmira Jackals News Release
ELMIRA, NY - The Elmira Jackals, proud member of the ECHL, today submitted their regular season roster for the 2007-2008 season. The Jackals roster of 17 active players consists of two goaltenders, 10 forwards, and five defensemen. Two players were included on the injured reserve list.
Among the final cuts were forwards Patrick Bordeleau and Martin Sagat, defenseman Erick Tremblay and goaltender Robert Gherson. Designated for reassignment were forwards Kevin Jarman and Petr Pohl. The club also announced that they have traded left wing Luke Stauffacher to another ECHL team, pending league approval.
The Elmira Jackals roster as of October 17, 2007:
Goaltenders (2)
29 Dan LaCosta
35 Joel Martin
Defensemen (5)
2 Chris Busby
4 Joe Grimaldi
20 Dan Boeser
37 Jon Landry
71 Trevor Hendrikx
Forwards (10)
9 Scott May
10 Kirill Starkov
11 Kevin Ulanski
19 Ryan MacMurchy
21 Bobby Robins
24 Mike McLean
27 Frank Littlejohn
43 Benoit Doucet
72 Pierre-Luc Faubert
98 Chaz Johnson
Injured Reserve List (2)
7 Luke Fritshaw (7-day)
47 Bruce Watson (3-day)
The Jackals open their first season of play in the ECHL with the regular season opener Friday, October 19th, against the Wheeling Nailers at First Arena (7:35 p.m.). The Main Street Block Party starts off the night at 5 p.m. and then it moves inside as history is made. All fans in attendance will pick up a Jackals/Bully Hill 2007-08 Magnetic Schedule and the first 1,000 fans through the doors will pick up a special Opening Night T-Shirt.
Great seats are still available, but are going fast. Tickets for Opening Night and all regular season home games are available by calling Tickmaster charge-by-phone at 722-3711, on-line at www.ticketmaster.com, or in person at the First Arena Box Office (Monday - Friday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.).
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