Jackals Add Goaltender Ellis, Release
December 19, 2009 - ECHL (ECHL)
Elmira Jackals News Release
The Elmira Jackals announced Saturday that they have added goaltender Julien Ellis and have released goaltender Pier-Olivier Pelletier.
Ellis, a two-time ECHL All-Star, has skated all of this season with the Kalamazoo Wings and was claimed off waivers by the Jackals on Thursday.
During his second all-star season with the Victoria Salmon Kings in 2007-2008, Ellis won 24 of his 42 starts, posting a.908 save percentage and a 3.18 goals-against average. Last season, Ellis was 11-8-4 with a.915 save percentage and a 2.70 goals-against average.
Ellis was selected in the sixth round of the 2004 NHL Entry Draft by the Vancouver Canucks.
Pelletier started three games this season for the Jackals, posting a 1-2-0 record with an.869 save percentage and a 3.65 goals-against average.
The Jackals host Reading on Saturday night at 7:35 p.m. at First Arena and Johnstown on Sunday at 4:05 p.m.
Don't forget to purchase your Jackals Holiday Stimulus Package! On Saturday, Dec. 26, the Jackals host the Reading Royals at 7:35 p.m. For $44, fans will receive four tickets to the game, four sodas, four boxes of popcorn, four chuck-a-pucks, four skating sessions at the First Arena Recreational Rink, and four skate rentals. There are only 200 packages available, so get yours today. To purchase this package, call (607) 734-PUCK (7825) or visit the First Arena Box Office, Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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