Jackals Game Preview: Elmira Vs. Gwinnett
Published on January 30, 2010 under ECHL (ECHL)
Elmira Jackals News Release
Elmira Jackals (21-17-2-2) vs. Gwinnett Gladiators (19-18-3-2)
Saturday, January 30, 2010
7:35 p.m.
First Arena
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IN JUST A FEW HOURS...
The red-hot Elmira Jackals will try to make it four straight wins, as they host the Gwinnett Gladiators on Saturday at First Arena at 7:35 p.m.
Last night, the Jackals routed the Gladiators for the second time this season, winning 8-1 at home. The Jackals have outscored the Gladiators 19-4 in two games this season, having won 11-3 on Nov. 14 at Gwinnett. Over the last three games, the Jackals have outscored their opponents 23-5.
In the victory, Tyler Donati and Justin Donati each had four points, R.J. Anderson had a +5, and Julien Ellis made 24 saves on 25 shots for his third straight victory.
With the win on Friday, the Jackals moved to just two points back of the Reading Royals for the top spot in the American East Division. This is the closest the Jackals have been since Dec. 5, when the Jackals entered play trailing the Royals by one point. The Royals take on the Charlotte Checkers in Reading, Pa. on Saturday night.
UPCOMING PROMOTIONS
Saturday: Cerebral Palsy of Chemung County Jackals Concept Photos
Sunday: Family Day/Skate with the Jackals
DID YOU KNOW?
The Jackals have scored eight goals in consecutive games for the first time since joining the ECHL.
EYE ON THE RECORD
The Jackals record for goals in a season is 260, accomplished by the Jackals in each of their first two seasons of competition. Elmira needs to score at just 3.20 goals per game in the final 30 regular season games to set a new club high. The Jackals have scored 165 goals this season and lead the league at 4.02 goals per game.
REALLY GOOD RATIO
The Jackals have the best goals for/goals against ratio in the ECHL, scoring 1.27 goals for every goal allowed. As a result, the Jackals have had tremendous success in the plus-minus department this season. Brennan Turner leads the ECHL with a +29, while his defensive linemate Mat Robinson leads the league since Dec. 26 at +17.
STRONG GOALTENDING
Julien Ellis is 3-0-0-0 in his last three starts with a goals-against average of 1.67 and a save percentage of.940.
Complete Game Notes
The Elmira Jackals: Ten Years in the Twin Tiers
UPCOMING FIRST ARENA EVENTS
JACKALS HOCKEY
Elmira vs. Gwinnett
Saturday, January 30
7:35 p.m.
Elmira vs. Toledo
Sunday, January 31
4:05 p.m.
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