Elmira Jackals Game Preview
Published on January 5, 2013 under ECHL (ECHL)
Elmira Jackals News Release
READING, Pa. - January 5, 2013 - Tonight the Elmira Jackals finish a home-and-home pair of games by visiting the Reading Royals for the second time this season. The Jackals are gunning for three wins in a row for the first time since mid-November.
WHO: Elmira Jackals - Ottawa/NHL & Binghamton/AHL (16-14-3) vs. Reading Royal - Washington/NHL and Hershey/AHL (23-8-2)
WHAT: Elmira Jackals Away Game #17.
WHERE: Sovereign Center - 700 Penn Street, Reading, PA 19602 . 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.
The Jackals are facing the Royals tonight for the seventh of 16 meetings this season and second of eight at Sovereign Center. The Jackals are 2-2-2 against the Royals this season and broke a four-game skid against them last night. That record includes an 0-0-1 mark on the road. Last night's win allowed Elmira to break Reading's string of 11 straight games with a standings point but the Royals are still 22-3-1 in their last 26 games. Elmira has won four of its last five games in an attempt to close the gap on the first place Royals. The teams face off four times this month (three in Reading), but after Jan. 21 the rivalry will take a break until a Feb. 6 meeting in Elmira.
Strong special teams play is quickly becoming a hallmark of the 2012-13 Jackals. Entering play tonight they rank second in the league on the power play (1st on road) and while the PK is 14th overall, it is 18th in the league on the road (75.5 percent). Staying disciplined has helped the PK a great deal. The Jackals are seventh with 16.15 penalty minutes per game and first in times shorthanded at 119. The Jackals' power play has succeeded despite having the fewest chances (117) in the league.
Mark your calendars! The Jackals are back on First Arena ice on Sunday, January 6, 2013 to take on the Trenton Titans at 4:05 p.m. Join the Jackals for Blade's Birthday and a Post-Game Skate with the Jackals! 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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