Jackals Weekly
January 31, 2012 - ECHL (ECHL)
Elmira Jackals News Release
The Elmira Jackals (26-14-1-1) return home from their four-game road trip to host the Wheeling Nailers this Wednesday and the Chicago Express this Saturday at First Arena. The Jackals lead the Nailers by five points for first place in the Atlantic Division and trail the Gwinnett Gladiators by two points with three games in hand for the top spot in the Eastern Conference. To reserve your seats to see the Jackals back on home ice call (607) 734-PUCK (7825), visit the First Arena Box Office, or log onto JackalsHockey.com.
WEEK IN REVIEW
Thursday, January 26
Gwinnett 4, Elmira 3
The Arena at Gwinnett Center
Gwinnett tied its season high with three power-play goals on six opportunities, as Elmira's three-game winning streak came to an end in a 4-3 loss at The Arena at Gwinnett Center. The loss was the Jackals' first ever in Duluth, Ga., as the club had won its previous four meetings on the road against the Gladiators. Dustin Gazley posted his fourth-straight multi-point game with two assists, while Craig Rivet notched his second goal as a Jackal.
Saturday, January 28
Gwinnett 4, Elmira 1
The Arena at Gwinnett Center
The Jackals fell behind 2-0 early again to the Gladiators, with Gwinnett scoring twice in the first 9:35 of the opening period. Elmira's Josh Brittain scored for the third-straight game, striking on the power play at 11:17 of the first. Brittain's goal would be the Jackals' only tally, as Elmira managed just 17 shots on Gwinnett goaltender Jeff Jakaitis in the defeat. In the loss, Elmira ceded possession of first place in the conference to both Gwinnett and Greenville, the first time the Jackals were not atop the conference since play began on Dec. 31.
Sunday, January 29
South Carolina 4, Elmira 3 (SO)
North Charleston Coliseum
Former South Carolina Stingray Jordan Pietrus scored a goal in his return to the North Charleston Coliseum as Elmira established a 2-0 second-period lead. The Stingrays fought back with three-consecutive goals, leading 3-2 in the third period when Kyle Reeds tied the game back up, notching his fourth goal of the season and eventually sending the game into overtime. After a scoreless sudden-death period, the Stingrays outscored the Jackals in the shootout, 3-1, and prevailed with a 4-3 victory.
THE WEEK AHEAD
Wednesday, Feb. 1 - Elmira vs. Wheeling, First Arena, 7:05 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 3 - Elmira at Wheeling, WesBanco Arena, 7:35 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 4 - Elmira vs. Chicago, First Arena, 7:35 p.m.
DOLLAR HOT DOG NIGHT, WILLOWCREEK WEDNESDAY VS. WHEELING
The Jackals will hold "Dollar Hot Dog Night" this Wednesday at First Arena at 7:05 p.m. as they welcome the Nailers to town for Elmira's first home game since Jan. 20. Wednesday's game is also "Willowcreek Wednesday" as a few lucky Jackals fans will have a chance to win golf passes to Willowcreek Golf Club in Big Flats through an on-ice golf challenge during the first intermission.
OLD JACKALS RETURN TO FIRST ARENA
Former Elmira head coach Steve Martinson and former Jackals Tyler Donati, Chaz Johnson, Pierre-Luc Faubert, and Nathan Lutz will make their return to First Arena as the Chicago Express come to town this Saturday at 7:35 p.m.
STEAK WITH THE JACKALS NEXT TUESDAY
The Jackals and Able2 have partnered together for the Third Annual Steak with the Jackals, which will take place at Texas Roadhouse in Horseheads on Tuesday, Feb. 7 from 4 p.m. until close.
Jackals players will serve customers at Texas Roadhouse all evening. By bringing the Steak with the Jackals flyer to Texas Roadhouse on Tuesday, 10% of your bill will be donated to Able2. Flyers may be picked up at Able2 or First Arena at this week's Jackals games.
Able2 is the premier provider of comprehensive services to people with disabilities in the area. Today, Able2 serves hundreds of children and their families along with adults throughout Chemung County and the surrounding area.
RADJA RIFLES IN ANOTHER SHOOTOUT GOAL AS JACKALS' STREAK ENDS
Mike Radja returned from a two-week stint with Houston in the AHL on Sunday as the Jackals participated in their ninth shootout of the season. Radja rung in his league-leading eighth shootout goal (nine attempts) of the season, firing a puck past Stingray netminder Philipp Grubauer in the second round.
Elmira had won each of its first eight shootouts of the season prior to Sunday's contest and had a nine-game shootout winning streak dating back to Mar. 16 of last season. The Jackals are now 8-1 in shootouts in 2011-2012. The shootout was Jackals netminder Timo Pielmeier's first of 2011-2012.
DIVISION STREAK ON THE LINE AGAIN
Elmira has taken points in each of its last 14 Atlantic Division contests dating back to Nov. 26, with a 13-0-1-0 record during that stretch. The Jackals in this current run are 4-0-1-0 against Reading, 5-0-0-0 versus Trenton, and 4-0-0-0 in games with Wheeling.
Elmira is 16-6-1-0 against Atlantic competition overall in 2011-2012 after starting off the season 3-6-0-0 versus its divisional opponents.
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