Jackals Away From Home, But Ice Stays Active
January 12, 2010 - ECHL (ECHL)
Elmira Jackals News Release
The Elmira Jackals will take to the road for the next five games, but that does not mean that First Arena will be idle. The action, in fact, is just getting underway, as X-Treme International Ice Racing presented by Buckley's Automotive and Knappy's Auto Body makes its way back to First Arena this upcoming Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m.
Last season, X-treme Ice Racing sold out both nights at First Arena, and left three time world-champion rider Anthony "The British Bulldog" Barlow professing his gratitude to Elmira.
"The fans here last year were great and it was a blast racing in front of fans in Elmira. The crowd was really into it, and I can't wait to come back next year," he said.
Next year is now. Barlow and more of the world's top ice racers will bring their action-packed, heart-racing battles to First Arena. There are no brakes in the bikes or quads, which leads to a night of pure adrenaline.
world, and always has its audiences in a frenzy!
Once X-Treme Ice Racing ends, preparations begin for Wine On Ice, which will take place on Friday, Jan. 22 and Saturday, Jan. 23 over three sessions. Wine On Ice, presented by WENY-TV, is a winter sampling of the Finger Lakes' best in wine, food, shopping and entertainment.
For information on these events or to purchase tickets, visit the First Arena Box Office, Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., call (607) 734-PUCK (7825), or log onto Ticketmaster.com
(ANOTHER) BIG WEEKEND ON THE HORIZON
It seems like every time the Jackals and Reading Royals square off against each other that so much is at stake. With the Jackals having won six of their last nine games, they have another chance to climb closer to the top spot in the American East Division with their games in Reading on Friday and Saturday.
The last time the two teams played in Reading, the Jackals turned in one of their best performances of the season with a 7-1 win over the Royals.
Fans interested in seeing Saturday's game in Reading can tag along with the Elmira Jackals Booster Club. For information about the trip, visit JackalsBoosterClub.com
The Jackals conclude their weekend with a game on Sunday in Wheeling against the Nailers.
GRATCHEV FEATURED ON NHL.COM
Rookie forward Maxime Gratchev, currently on loan from the Jackals to the Binghamton Senators, was featured today in an NHL.com article by Lindsay Kramer. Gratchev, who is second in the ECHL in rookie scoring with 34 points in 29 games, is one of two Jackals who will make their way for the American Conference to the upcoming 2010 ECHL All-Star Game presented by Reebok and brought to you by Toyota and the City of Ontario.
To read the article, go to http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=513324.
TIFU GETS IT DONE AGAINST FORMER TEAM
Yannick Tifu was a key contributor this weekend for the Jackals in their sweep of the Florida Everblades at First Arena. Tifu, who skated last season with the Everblades, had three goals and three assists in the two wins over Florida. Since playing in his first game with the Jackals on Nov. 20, Tifu is second in the ECHL in scoring with 31 points (12g-19a).
THE JACKALS WOULD LIKE TO THANK...
Sitel, proud sponsor of the Elmira Jackals and First Arena. Sitel, locally located in Painted Post, is a leading global provider of outsourced customer contact center services. For more information about Sitel, visit Sitel.com.
PRACTICE SCHEDULE
The Jackals practice on the First Arena Recreational Rink this week.
Wednesday - 10:30 a.m. Thursday - 10:30 a.m.
RETURNING HOME The Jackals are back at First Arena at the end of the month, with home games on Friday, Jan. 29 and Saturday, Jan. 30 against the Gwinnett Gladiators and Sunday, Jan. 31 against the Toledo Walleye. Elmira knocked off the Gladiators 11-3 on the road back on Nov. 14, with Gratchev and Justin Donati each scoring six points in the victory.
This season, the Jackals top the American Conference in home winning percentage. Their home record of 10-4-2-1 gives them an American Conference-leading.676 winning percentage.
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