Elmira Jackals Game Preview
December 8, 2012 - ECHL (ECHL)
Elmira Jackals News Release
ELMIRA, N.Y. - December 8, 2012 - Tonight the Elmira Jackals play their fifth consecutive game against an Atlantic Division foe when they welcome the Reading Royals to First Arena. Don't miss the Jackals' annual Teddy Bear Toss! Bring a new stuffed animal to the game and throw it onto the ice when the Jackals score their first goal.
WHO: Elmira Jackals - Ottawa/NHL & Binghamton/AHL (10-9-2) vs. Reading Royals - Washington/NHL Hershey& /AHL (15-7-1)
WHAT: Elmira Jackals Home Game #14. The Jackals are holding their annual Teddy Bear Toss. Fans are asked to bring new stuffed animals to the game and throw them onto the ice when the Jackals score their first goal.
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 fourth of 16 scheduled meetings between the Jackals and Royals this season, and the third of eight games between the teams at First Arena. The Jackals are 1-1-1 against the Royals this season after falling at home last night by a 7-4 count. Elmira's offense has been rolling to the tune of a 5.33 goals per-game average over the last 3 games and last night became the first team since Evansville on Nov. 24 to score four goals against Reading. Tonight's game pits two teams featuring top 10 offenses and defenses against each other. Reading is 6th in goals at 3.43 per game and 6th in defense at 2.78 goals against per game. Elmira is 10th in goals at 3.19 per game and 10th in defense at 2.95 goals against per game
The line of Louie Caporusso centering Jean Bourbeau and Jack Downing has been highly productive for the Jackals in the early goings of December. Downing leads all Jackals skaters with nine points (2G, 7A) in the first three games of the month. He has scored three points in each of the three games, but prior to the start of his scoring streak last Friday he had never scored more than two points in a game in his pro career. Bourbeau has also reached new heights on his three-game point streak. He had back-to-back two-goal games for the first time in his career and doubled the number of two-goal games he has to his credit as a pro. His five goals in December lead the Jackals in that category. Caporusso has been a steady presence with six points in three games this month and a five-game point streak overall (3G, 5A).
Mark your calendars! The Jackals are back on First Arena ice on Friday, December 14, 2012 to take on the Orlando Solar Bears at 7:05 p.m. The Jackals are giving away their team photograph to fans in attendance. 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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