Elmira Jackals Game Preview
Published on November 24, 2012 under ECHL (ECHL)
Elmira Jackals News Release
ELMIRA, N.Y. - November 24, 2012 - The Elmira Jackals play their fifth game of a six-game home stand tonight when they host the South Carolina Stingrays at First Arena. The Jackals will try to match their season-high four-game winning streak.
WHO: Elmira Jackals - Ottawa/NHL & Binghamton/AHL (9-6-1) vs. South Carolina Stingrays - Boston/NHL & Providence /AHL (7-12-2)
WHAT: Elmira Jackals Home Game #11. Big Fox T-Shirt Giveaway. Be one of the first 1,000 fans through the door to receive a free Jackals t-shirt.
WHERE: First Arena - 155 N. Main St., Elmira, N.Y. 14901 . 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.
Tonight is the final of three scheduled meetings between the Jackals and Stingrays this season, and finishes up back-to-back games between the teams First Arena. The Jackals are 2-0-0 against South Carolina this season after claiming a 1-0 win last night. The Jackals and Stingrays haven't made friends with one another in their season series. The teams have combined for 134 penalty minutes, 12 major penalties, and four game misconducts in their first two meetings. South Carolina is trying to bring an end to its three-game losing streak while the Jackals want to earn their second four-game winning streak of the season.
With 31 saves in the 1-0 blanking of South Carolina last night Marc Cheverie tied Joel Martin for the most shutouts in an ECHL season for the Jackals at two. The third-year pro out of Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia has stopped 99 of the last 102 shots he has faced in his last three starts (2-1-0) and has moved to second in the league with a .935 save percentage. If he can maintain his pace, Cheverie will supplant Dan LaCosta's season best save percentage (.932) and goals-against average (2.15) from the 2007-08 season. Cheverie has allowed three goals or fewer in all but one of his starts, and has held opponents to two goals or fewer in seven of his 10 appearances.
Mark your calendars! The Jackals are back on First Arena ice on Friday, November 30, 2012 to take on the Wheeling Nailers at 7:05 p.m. The Jackals are hosting an Affordable Friday where soda, popcorn, and hot dogs will be on sale for just $2! 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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