Jackals Weekly February 21
Published on February 21, 2012 under ECHL (ECHL)
Elmira Jackals News Release
The Elmira Jackals (30-19-2-2) went 2-2-0-0 last week, starting off with victories on Tuesday and Thursday against the Wheeling Nailers and Cincinnati Cyclones before falling to the Nailers and the Trenton Titans on Friday and Saturday. Elmira kicked off a busy five-game week yesterday with a 4-3 come-from-behind shootout win over the Reading Royals, giving the Jackals a one-point lead in the Atlantic Division race.
WEEK IN REVIEW
Tuesday, February 14
Elmira 3, Wheeling 2 (OT)
First Arena
Dustin Gazley recorded the latter of his two goals on the evening 2:45 into overtime, as the Jackals held off the Nailers at First Arena, 3-2. Elmira appeared to be on its way to a regulation win after Josh Godfrey put the Jackals in front for the first time with a power-play goal in the third period. Wheeling's Denver Manderson pushed the game into overtime, however, tying the contest with just seven seconds to go. The victory was Elmira's fourth in sudden-death overtime in 2011-2012. Timo Pielmeier stopped 28 of 30 shots for his 10th win of the season.
Thursday, February 16
Elmira 3, Cincinnati 1
U.S. Bank Arena
Nick Schaus gave the Jackals their first and only lead of the night, breaking a 1-1 tie with the go-ahead goal with just 2:38 remaining in the third as Elmira prevailed over the Cincinnati Cyclones, 3-1, at U.S. Bank Arena. Artem Demkov scored in the first period while Dustin Gazley added a late empty-net goal. Brian Stewart made 24 saves in the win, including 22 consecutively to close out the game. The win put Elmira in front of Wheeling by one point for the Atlantic's top spot.
Friday, February 17
Wheeling 4, Elmira 2
War Memorial Arena (Johnstown, Pa.)
Wheeling grabbed the division's first-place position back from Elmira, scoring twice early in the second period to establish a two-goal lead and pulling away from the Jackals in the third for a 4-2 win at War Memorial Arena. Artem Demkov recorded his 14th goal of the season while Benjamin Dieude-Fauvel posted his first-ever ECHL goal.
Saturday, February 18
Trenton 8, Elmira 1
First Arena
The Jackals returned home to First Arena and started off with a bang, as Corey Cowick scored just 53 seconds into the first period to give Elmira a 1-0 lead. The Titans would stun the Jackals, however, scoring eight unanswered goals to close out the contest and earn an 8-1 win. The game marked the first time Elmira allowed eight goals on home ice since joining the ECHL. The seven-goal loss was the Jackals' biggest at First Arena in ECHL play.
THE WEEK AHEAD
Monday, Feb. 20 - Elmira 4, Reading 3 (SO), Sovereign Center
Wednesday, Feb. 22 - Elmira vs. Greenville, 7:05 p.m., First Arena
Friday, Feb. 24 - Elmira vs. Reading, 7:35 p.m., First Arena
Saturday, Feb. 25 - Elmira at Trenton, 7:30 p.m., Sun National Bank Center
Sunday, Feb. 26 - Elmira at Trenton, 5:00 p.m., Sun National Bank Center
The Jackals close out their stretch of 12 games in 17 days by cramming five games into this week. After earning a shootout victory in Reading on Monday, the Jackals return home to host Greenville on Wednesday in a rematch of last season's first-round playoff series, won by the Road Warriors in four games. Elmira welcomes Reading to First Arena on Friday for the first time since Dec. 3 before heading back on the road with two games to close out the weekend in Trenton.
To reserve your seats to see the Jackals on home ice call (607) 734-PUCK (7825), visit the First Arena Box Office, or log onto JackalsHockey.com.
NEVER COUNT THEM OUT
On Monday, the Jackals earned their 19th comeback victory of the season, trailing by two goals late before rallying to win in a shootout over the Royals. The win was the sixth this season for Elmira in which it trailed by two goals during the game and was the Jackals' league-leading eighth in which they were behind after two periods. Elmira has overcome nine two-goal deficits this season, earning points in seven of those contests.
GAZLEY, DEMKOV REACH NEW HEIGHTS
Dustin Gazley and Artem Demkov extended their career-best point streaks to 10 and eight games respectively with third-period points on Monday. Gazley's streak dates back to Feb. 3 and is the longest by any Jackal this season. The Novi, Mich. native has six goals and eight assists for 14 points during this stretch. Demkov has posted points in each game since Feb. 10 and has three goals and five assists for eight points during his eight-game run.
JACKALS APPROACH 2010-2011 WIN MARK
The Jackals are now two victories shy of their entire 2010-2011 total, earning their 30th win of the season on Monday. The Jackals' record in ECHL competition for most wins in a season is 41, set in their first season in the league of 2007-2008. Elmira would need to win 12 of its final 19 contests to break that mark.
ECHL Stories from February 21, 2012
- Reign's Magic Number Is One - Ontario Reign
- Nolan Loaned to AHL's Houston Aeros - Colorado Eagles
- Caruso, Thomas, Return, Bordson to Adirondack - Trenton Titans
- Schaus Recalled to Crunch - Elmira Jackals
- Athletico Night and Skate with the Team this Weekend - Chicago Express
- Cyclones Deal Goaltender Brad Fogal to Kalamazoo - Cincinnati Cyclones
- K-Wings Continue Home Stand - Kalamazoo Wings
- ECHL Transactions - February 22 - ECHL
- K-Wings Trade for Fogal - Kalamazoo Wings
- Pearce Assigned to Toledo - Toledo Walleye
- Tip-A-Condor at Hooters Tonight - Bakersfield Condors
- Titans Wnger Bohmbach Named Sher-Wood ECHL Player of Week - Trenton Titans
- Trenton's Bohmbach Named Sher-Wood Hockey ECHL Player of the Week - ECHL
- Edmonton Recalls Thunder Center Ryan Martindale to Oklahoma City - Stockton Thunder
- Florida's Nagle Named Reebok Hokey ECHL Goaltender of the Week - ECHL
- Jackals Weekly February 21 - Elmira Jackals
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