Jackals Receive Ben Blood from Binghamton
March 27, 2013 - ECHL (ECHL)
Elmira Jackals News Release
WHEELING, W.Va. - March 27, 2013 - The Elmira Jackals announced today that defenseman Ben Blood has been reassigned to the club by the National Hockey League's Ottawa Senators from the American Hockey League's Binghamton Senators.
Blood, 24, has joined the Jackals for his sixth stint with the team. The rookie out of North Dakota has one goal, a +8 rating, and 19 penalty minutes in 29 games with Elmira. His first professional goal was the game winner in overtime against Evansville on January 11. Blood, 6-3, 225-pounds, has also logged 24 AHL games with Binghamton. He was a fourth round draft pick (#120 overall) of the Ottawa Senators in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft.
Blood is expected to be in the lineup when the Jackals take on the Wheeling Nailers at WesBanco Arena tonight.
In separate transactions, the Jackals have placed forward Jean Bourbeau on reserve and activated defenseman Steven Kaunisto from reserve.
Mark your calendars! The Jackals are back on First Arena ice on Friday, March 29, 2013 to take on the Trenton Titans at 7:05 p.m. The Jackals will be auctioning off their navy blue game-worn jerseys right after the game as part of Fan Appreciation Night festivities! Groups of 10 or more are eligible for discounted tickets and preferred seating based on availability. Call 607-734-7825 to book your group outing. Pro-rated season ticket packages are on sale, as well. Season tickets offer the best value for Jackals fans.
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