Elmira Jackals Game Preview
April 10, 2013 - ECHL (ECHL)
Elmira Jackals News Release
ELMIRA, N.Y. - April 10, 2013 - The Elmira Jackals' Eastern Conference quarterfinal series with the Florida Everblades has arrived at First Arena in downtown Elmira. Game 3 is set for tonight with both teams looking for control of a series that is tied at a game each after Elmira's 8-2 win in Game 2 last Saturday.
WHO: Elmira Jackals - Ottawa/NHL & Binghamton/AHL (40-25-7 regular season) vs. Florida Everblades - Carolina & Tampa Bay/NHL and Charlotte & Syracuse/AHL (39-22-11 regular season).
WHAT: Eastern Conference Quarterfinals Game 3. Series tied 1-1. Jackals Playoff Team Poster Giveaway tonight. Click here for tickets.
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.
After splitting the first two games of the best-of-seven Eastern Conference quarterfinal in Florida, the Jackals have returned home to face the Everblades for Game 3, Game 4, and Game 5. Offense has ruled the series with 16 combined goals in two games and an average margin of victory at five. The Jackals set a club record for goals in a playoff game (8) and goals in a period of a playoff game (6, 3rd) in last Saturday's 8-2 win at Florida. The series has also been particularly nasty with the teams combining for 106 penalty minutes through two games. The Jackals rank third in the playoffs with 59 penalty minutes and second with 22 minor penalties. Florida is fifth in PIMs (47) and third in minors (21).
During the regular season the Jackals furnished a 22-10-4 home record which was tied for the third most home wins of any team in the ECHL. During their push to clinch a playoff spot over the final two months of the season the Jackals were 9-3-2 on First Arena ice. When it comes to playoff hockey, the Jackals have turned home ice advantage into a 9-7-2 record, which included a 4-1-0 mark last year. Florida is making its first appearance in Elmira since a 5-0 win here on April 14. The Everblades' South Division foes didn't fare well here during the regular season as Elmira went 5-1-0 at home against the South Division.
Mark your calendars! The Jackals return home to host Game 4 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinal series on Friday, April 13 at 7:05 p.m. Get your tickets now by calling 607-734-7825, visiting the First Arena Box Office or ordering online. Groups of 10 or more get discounts off the box office price and preferred seating based on availability. Call 607-734-7825 to order your playoff tickets today!
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