Jackals Game Preview: Elmira At Wheeling
February 12, 2010 - ECHL (ECHL)
Elmira Jackals News Release
Elmira Jackals (25-17-3-2) at Wheeling Nailers (26-20-2-2) Friday, February 12, 2010 7:35 p.m. WesBanco Arena
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IN JUST A FEW HOURS...
The Elmira Jackals go up against the Wheeling Nailers at WesBanco Arena in Wheeling, W.V. The Jackals are on a three-game winning streak and have taken points in each of the eight games since the all-star break. The Jackals hold a five-point lead in the American East Division over the Reading Royals, who are at the Trenton Devils on Friday night.
The Jackals won all three games last weekend, beating the Nailers 5-1 on Friday in Elmira before handling the Royals, 3-2, in Reading on Saturday and then shutting out the Devils on Sunday, 2-0.
UPCOMING PROMOTIONS
Sunday, Feb. 14: Valentine's Day Flowers/Skate with the Jackals
DID YOU KNOW?
The Jackals current point-earning streak of eight games is two away from their club mark (in ECHL play) of ten, set in 2007-2008.
HOME STRETCH
After the Jackals' game in Wheeling on Saturday, they begin an eight-game home stand and play 15 of the final 23 contests at home. The Jackals will play at five different venues in their remaining eight road contests.
THE JACKALS LEAD THE LEAGUE IN...
- Goals margin at +43.
- Goals for/goals against ratio of 1.30/1.
- Goals per game at 3.96
- Goals scored with 186. In second place is South Carolina, which has played seven more games than Elmira, with 185 goals scored.
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