Jackals Game Preview: Elmira At Trenton

Published on March 28, 2010 under ECHL (ECHL)
Elmira Jackals News Release


Elmira Jackals (35-24-6-3) at Trenton Devils (31-29-4-5) Saturday, March 28, 2010 4:00 p.m. Sun National Bank Center

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IN JUST A FEW HOURS...

The Elmira Jackals will attempt to clinch a playoff spot as they take on the Trenton Devils at the Sun National Bank Center in Trenton, N.J. at 4:00 p.m. The Jackals need to gain one point or have the Gwinnett Gladiators lose one point over the final week of the season to seal up a playoff berth.

Last night, the Jackals were shutout on the road for the first time since joining the ECHL, losing 5-0 to the Devils. Dave Caruso made 28 saves in the victory for Trenton.

UPCOMING PROMOTIONS

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DID YOU KNOW?

Each of the last two games between the Jackals and the Devils at the Sun Center have resulted in each team gaining its first shutout of the season. Julien Ellis made 31 saves in a 2-0 Jackals win on Feb. 7 while Caruso's blanking of the Jackals last night was the Devils' first shutout win of 2009-2010.

ONE GOAL FROM THE RECORD

The first goal the Jackals score today will set a team record for most goals in one season. Elmira has 260 this season, tying the club mark set in 2000-2001 and 2001-2002.



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