Jackals To Host Second Annual Pro Placement Camp
June 26, 2007 - ECHL (ECHL)
Elmira Jackals News Release
ELMIRA, NY - The Elmira Jackals announced today the details of their 2nd Annual Pro Placement Camp to be held at First Arena this September.
The Elmira Jackals will hold the 2007 Elmira Jackals Professional Hockey Placement Camp at the First Arena in Elmira, New York, on September 14th - 16th, 2007. General Managers, Head Coaches and Scouts will be invited from all ECHL, IHL, CHL and SPHL teams. This Tryout Camp will be open to the public for all sessions.
"We are anticipating another exciting and intense try out camp this year," said General Manager Robbie S. Nichols. "Last year we discovered a some players who otherwise might not have had the opportunity to skate with a pro team. Dan Veenema became a Jackals fan favorite for his heart and work ethic, all coming from his attendance at our 2006 Pro Placement Camp. We are hoping to find another diamond in the rough at this year's tryout."
The 2007 Jackals Tryout Camp is the 2nd Annual Open Tryout, offering invitations to the 2007 Jackals Training Camp, in preparations of their inaugural ECHL season. During the 2006 Tryouts, Dan Veenema emerged and stayed with the Jackals roster for the entire 2006-07 season. Milan Maslonka and Jan Skvarka also spent time with Elmira after attending the camp; after playing in Elmira, Maslonka moved on to Youngstown of the CHL and even earned a call-up to the AHL's Hartford Wolfpack. Several players from the 2006 Placement Camp saw action in the SPHL, including: Leni DiCostanzo, Justin Schmit, Martin Kubaliak and Dan Hickman.
A minimum of 4 players will be invited to the Elmira Jackals Training Camp in October. Only the most qualified players will be accepted. Camp fee is $299.00, which includes on-ice sessions and two-night hotel accommodations (Fri., Sept. 14th & Sat., Sept.15th). A $150 non-refundable deposit is required with registration.
Camp Itinerary:
Friday, September 14, 2007
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Players Arrive - Check into Holiday Inn/
Check in at First Arena
4:00 pm Dinner on your own.
5:00 pm Meeting at First Arena.
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Light Skate (All).
8:00 pm - 9:45 pm Off-Ice Workout/Testing.
Saturday September 15, 2007
8:00 am - 9:30 am Goalies on Ice
10:00 am - 11:45 am Game: A vs. B
Noon - 1:45 pm Game: C vs. D
2:00 pm - 3:45 pm Game: A vs. D
4:00 pm - 5:45 pm Game: B vs. C
6:00 pm - 7:45 pm Game: A vs. C
8:00 pm - 9:45 pm Game: B vs. D
Sunday September 16, 2007
10:00 am - Noon Championship Game
Noon - 2:00 pm Consolation Game
2:30 pm - 5:00 pm Meeting with Directors & Placement of Players.
Note: Itinerary Subject to Change.
All Players will have a chance to meet with the camp directors. All players will receive options to pursue their pro career and hockey dreams.
Pro Placement Camp Staff:
Directors:
Robbie S. Nichols - First Arena/Elmira Jackals General Manager
Steve Martinson - Elmira Jackals Head Coach & Director of Hockey Operations
Frank Littlejohn - Pro Hockey Player - Elmira Jackals
Jimi Simmons - Owner - Elite Hockey Services/Scout
Camp Administrator:
Edward Meek - Elmira Jackals Administrative Assistant
Equipment Manager:
Jim Carey - Elmira Jackals Equipment Manager
For more information or to obtain a brochure and a registration form, please visit www.jackalshockey.com or contact the Camp Administrator Edward Meek at (607)-734-7825, ext. 2218 or email to: meeker@firstarena.com
After completing the 2006-07 season the Jackals are currently under going preparations for the 2007-2008 season, their inaugural campaign in the ECHL and their 8th season of operations beginning on October 19, 2007 at First Arena against the Wheeling Nailers.
Season tickets for the 2007-2008 Elmira Jackals ECHL season are currently on sale at the First Arena Box Office. For more information please call the First Arena & Elmira Jackals at 607-734-PUCK.
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