Jackals Weekly
Published on March 7, 2012 under ECHL (ECHL)
Elmira Jackals News Release
The Elmira Jackals (36-21-2-2) won three of four games last week to take a four-point lead on the Wheeling Nailers for first place in the Atlantic Division. The Jackals have 11 games remaining in the 2011-2012 regular season, including contests this weekend against the Trenton Titans and the Toledo Walleye.
WEEK IN REVIEW
Wednesday, February 29
Elmira 3, Wheeling 2
First Arena
The Jackals scored three goals in the first 20:36 of the game, with Jimmy Martin, Artem Demkov, and Rob Bellamy converting for Elmira. The early production would be enough, as the Nailers scored twice in the game but could not catch up to the Jackals, who won 3-2. Brian Stewart kicked off a strong week in net with a 22-save effort for his 19th win of the season.
Friday, March 2
Reading 3, Elmira 1
First Arena
Elmira ran into a brilliant goaltender performance by Reading's Mark Owuya, who stopped 47 of 48 Jackals shots as the Royals prevailed, 3-1. The loss was Elmira's first in regulation to Reading since Nov. 13, ending a nine-game point earning streak against the Royals. John Kurtz posted the Jackals' lone goal in the second period.
Saturday, March 3
Elmira 4, Reading 1
Sovereign Center
Mike Radja returned to the Jackals from the AHL's Houston Aeros and delivered his most productive goal-scoring night as a pro, as the Yorkville, Ill. native secured his first-career hat trick, leading Elmira to a 4-1 win over Reading on the road. The game was the Jackals' last at the Sovereign Center in 2011-2012, as Elmira ended its road series with Reading with a 6-1-2-0 record.
Sunday, March 4
Elmira 3, Reading 0
First Arena
Elmira limited Reading to just 14 shots as the Jackals and Brian Stewart notched their first shutout of 2011-2012. The Jackals took care of all their scoring by the 2:13 mark of the second period, receiving goals from Rob Bellamy, Corey Cowick, and Benjamin Dieude-Fauvel. The 14 shots were the fewest by any club against the Jackals this season.
THE WEEK AHEAD
Wednesday, Mar. 7 - Practice, 10:00 a.m., First Arena
Thursday, Mar. 8 - Practice, 10:00 a.m., First Arena
Friday, Mar. 9, - Elmira at Trenton, 7:00 p.m., Sun National Bank Center
Saturday, Mar. 10 - Elmira vs. Toledo, 7:35 p.m., First Arena
Elmira heads to Trenton on Friday night to meet the Titans before battling the Toledo Walleye for the first time this season at First Arena on Saturday night. To reserve your seats to see the Jackals call (607) 734-PUCK (7825), visit the First Arena Box Office, or log onto JackalsHockey.com.
MAGIC NUMBER REDUCED TO 13 POINTS
The Jackals will earn a spot in the 2012 Kelly Cup Playoffsby gaining 13 points, by the Chicago Express losing 13 points, or any combination of the two that adds up to 13 points over the final few weeks of the regular season. Elmira has made the playoffs in every season since joining the ECHL in 2007-2008.
JACKALS RECORD OVERDUE SHUTOUT
Elmira's shutout on Sunday was its first in 106 regular-season games. The Jackals had last blanked an opponent on Dec. 18 of the 2010-2011 campaign, defeating the Toledo Walleye, 5-0, behind 30 saves from Mike Brodeur.
ELMIRA TIES HOME WINS RECORD
The Jackals have equaled their most successful home-ice campaign in ECHL play, tying their club record set in 2007-2008 with 21 victories at First Arena. Elmira has five home games left in the season to attempt to set a new mark for home-ice wins in a season.
BOWL WITH THE JACKALS THIS SUNDAY
Fans are invited to bowl with the 10 of the Jackals this Sunday at Terrace Lanes Bowling Center in Troy, Pa. from 1 - 3 p.m. Come meet, taking pictures, and bowl with your favorite Jackals as they gear up for a deep playoff run!
SEASON TICKET HOLDER PHOTO NEXT WEEKEND
Season ticket holders are invited to stay after the game on Friday, Mar. 16 against the Florida Everblades to participate in an exclusive season ticket holder group photo with the Jackals players and head coach Pat Bingham. The photo will be available for fans at Elmira's final home game of the regular season on Friday, Mar. 30 versus the Reading Royals. The Jackals would like to thank their season ticket holders for their support in the 2011-2012 campaign!
ECHL Stories from March 7, 2012
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- Stockton Splits Set with 6-2 Win - Colorado Eagles
- 52 Shots Not Enough as Condors Fall in Idaho, 3-1 - Bakersfield Condors
- Royals Sign Defenseman William Lacasse - Reading Royals
- Ruegsegger Loaned to Abbotsford Heat - Alaska Aces
- ECHL Transactions - March 7 - ECHL
- St. Patrick's Day Specialty Jerseys Unveiled - Chicago Express
- Titans Release Geonnetti, Miller - Trenton Titans
- Idaho Adds Two to Roster, a Third on the Way - Idaho Steelheads
- Royals Invite Fans to Bask in the Glow of Hockey's Hallowed Hardware - Reading Royals
- Wings Cap off Rally Over Cyclones with 6-5 OT Win - Cincinnati Cyclones
- Walleye Sign Two Defensemen - Toledo Walleye
- Kalamazoo Erases Three-Goal Third Period Deficit to Defeat Cincinnati 6-5 in OT - Kalamazoo Wings
- Game Preview: Stockton Thunder at Colorado Eagles - Stockton Thunder
- Cowick Recalled by B-Sens - Elmira Jackals
- Jackals Weekly - Elmira Jackals
- ECHL Today - March 7 - ECHL
- Cyclones Game Preview - Cincinnati at Kalamazoo - Cincinnati Cyclones
- Colorado edges Thunder in offensive slugfest behind Costello's hat trick - Stockton Thunder
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