Elmira Jackals Community Report - December 2016
January 4, 2017 - ECHL (ECHL)
Elmira Jackals News Release
As a community owned team, staying active in the community is extremely important to all of us with the Jackals. In December, our players and staff participated in a few unique events and connected with our terrific fans. Hockey season is well underway and the Jackals will once again play an active role in our community.
December 2016 - Events
Hanlon Elementary - Dec. 13
Kyle Rankin, Andy Iles, Ian Young, and Davis Vandane visited Hanlon Elementary in Odessa, NY to talk to 3rd-6th grade students about the importance of working hard and what it takes to become successful in each students path of choice. Jackals players shared personal stories about how they got to where they are today, through sacrifice and struggle.
Teddy Bear Delivery - Dec. 13
Jackals players stopped by the Watkins Glen Police and Schuyler County Sheriff's Departments to deliver Teddy Bears that were donated by fans during our annual Teddy Bear Toss game on December 2nd. The Jackals organization is donating all Teddy Bears to local emergency services.
Ian Young and Kyle Rankin pose with Watkins Glen Village Police Officers Mosher and Waite.
Career Development Council - Dec. 15
Members of the Elmira Jackals/First Arena front office staff spent the morning at GST BOCES in Horseheads, NY. Danielle Alred (Art Director), Jessica Rhodes (Community Relations & Promotions) and Keith Cummings (Corporate Sales and Game Operations) sat beside other local sports professionals and spoke to local students who have great interest in working in the sports industry.
Parley Coburn Pizza Party - Dec. 19
Jackals players, Kyle Rankin, Mark Bennett, Greg Betzold and Tyson Fawcett spent the afternoon with Parley Coburn 6th graders answering questions and eating pizza.
Center Street Elementary - Dec. 20
Mike Radja, Steven Kaunisto, Mark Bennett, and Kenton Miller attended gym class at Center Street Elementary in Horseheads, NY. Center Street Elementary works closely with the Jackals to promote reading and physical wellness. The Jackals visit Center Street gym classes once per month as a reward for the Jackals Reading Program.
Gardner Road Elementary - Dec. 21
Jackals newcomers Greg Amlong, Greg Betzold, JP LaFontaine and Matt Lane made their first appearances of their Jackal careers at Gardner Road Elementary. Players spent time reading "Giraffee's Can't Dance" to students.
Matt Lane poses with a Gardner Road Kindergarten class
Carubba Collision Grand Opening - Dec. 28
Blade headed to Philo Road West in Horseheads to celebrate the grand opening of Carubba Collision with Joe Carubba and the staff. Catch our Carubba Collision of the Game at every Jackals home game!
Upcoming Events
The Jackals have a busy schedule and players will be out in force once again in January. Here is a look ahead at some of the many events we'll participate in during January. January 13 - vs. Reading Royals 7:05pm (Chemung County Youth Bureau Night)January 14 - vs. Reading Royals 7:05pm (10th Anniversary Night)January 25 - vs. Fort Wayne Komets 7:05pm ($1 Beer Night)January 27 - vs. Fort Wayne Komets 7:05pm (Princess Night)January 29 - vs. Adirondack Thunder 4:05pm (Blade's Birthday)
Stay up to date on everything the Jackals do in the community throughout the month at jackalshockey.com or by downloading the official Jackals mobile app on the app store or google play.
ECHL Stories from January 4, 2017
- Recap: Cyclones Use Big Third Period to Silence Thunder - Cincinnati Cyclones
- Admirals Kick off 2017 with Win over Adirondack - Norfolk Admirals
- Gagne Scores Twice in 4-3 Loss to Cincinnati - Wichita Thunder
- Komets Pull Away from Mallards - Quad City Mallards
- Everblades Clip Monarchs, 5-4, in Shootout - Manchester Monarchs
- THUNDER OPEN 2017 WITH 4-2 DEFEAT TO NORFOLK - Adirondack Thunder
- Allen's Gill Named Warrior Hockey ECHL Goaltender of the Month - ECHL
- Monarchs Announce Roster Move - Manchester Monarchs
- "Tip-A-Player" Announced - Rapid City Rush
- Rush and Roadrunners Swap - Rapid City Rush
- ECHL Transactions - January 4 - ECHL
- Watson, Ralph To Coach Echl All-Star Team - Adirondack Thunder
- Gameday - Adirondack (15-8-2-3) At Norfolk (6-20-4-0) - Adirondack Thunder
- Cyclones Game Notes: Vs. Wichita - Cincinnati Cyclones
- Valcourt Traded to Greenville Swamp Rabbits - Alaska Aces
- Taylor Doherty Called up to Providence Bruins - Orlando Solar Bears
- Szydlowski Named ECHL Player of the Month - Fort Wayne Komets
- Brad Ralph Named as a Coach for CCM ECHL All-Star Classic - Florida Everblades
- Watson to Head All-Star Contest - Toledo Walleye
- Toledo's Watson, Florida's Ralph to Coach ECHL All-Stars - ECHL
- Cazzola Named ECHL Rookie of the Month - Fort Wayne Komets
- Game Day Storylines- vs Alaska - Idaho Steelheads
- Stingrays Hockey this Friday - South Carolina Stingrays
- Season Ticket Holder Newsletter, January 4th - Wichita Thunder
- Komet Veteran Szydlowski Named ECHL Player of the Month - Fort Wayne Komets
- Fort Wayne's Szydlowski Named CCM/ECHL Player of the Month - ECHL
- Mallards Sign Goaltender Milliron - Quad City Mallards
- Komet Forward Cazzola Named ECHL Rookie of the Month - Fort Wayne Komets
- Fort Wayne's Cazzola Named CCM/ECHL Rookie of the Month - ECHL
- Americans' Riley Gill Named Goaltender of the Month - Allen Americans
- McAdam Reassigned to Mavericks - Kansas City Mavericks
- Mallards Game Day - Quad City Mallards
- Elmira Jackals Community Report - December 2016 - Elmira Jackals
- Monarchs Game Day Capsule 1.4 - Manchester Monarchs
- Walleye Street Hockey Coming to Area Schools - Toledo Walleye
- Solar Bears Get Point in Third Straight Game Following 4-3 Shootout - Orlando Solar Bears
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