Jackals Weekly
February 1, 2016 - ECHL (ECHL)
Elmira Jackals News Release
ELMIRA, NY - The Elmira Jackals, ECHL affiliate of the NHL's Buffalo Sabres and the AHL's Rochester Americans, open the month with six consecutive road games beginning with a two-game set this weekend in Manchester.
Last Week's Record: 1-2-0
Overall Record: 23-20-1; t-third place in East Division, t-eighth place in Eastern Conference
Jackals Stat Leaders:
Goals: Cason Hohmann (15)
Assists: Chris Langkow & Cason Hohmann (17)
Points: Cason Hohmann (32)
+/-: Allan McPherson (+9)
PIMs: Colin Jacobs (122)
PPG: xSpiro Goulakos (4)
SHG: Jacob MacDonald (3)
W: C.J. Motte (12)
GAA: C.J. Motte (2.91)
SV%: xNiklas Lundstrom (.929)
Previewing the Upcoming Week:
2/6 at Manchester Monarchs - 7:00 p.m. EST; 2/7 at Manchester Monarchs - 1:00 p.m. EST
Home vs. MAN 1-3-0, Away vs. MAN 1-0-0
The Jackals open February in Manchester for the first two of six consecutive games on the road. Saturday and Sunday's matchups mark the sixth and seventh of 11 meetings this season, and the second and third of five at Verizon Wireless Arena. The Jackals have won the only previous meeting in Manchester, on November 18th with a 2-1 victory. Niklas Lundstrom made 46 saves in his Jackals debut as Spiro Goulakos and former Jackal Scott Jacklin provided the offense on Education Day. However, the Monarchs have a one-game advantage in the season series after a weekend sweep in Elmira on January 8-9. Doug Carr stifled the Jackals offensive effort making 77 saves on 79 shots faced, which raised his total to 113 saves on 116 shots over the last three games between Elmira and Manchester. His only blemish was on December 11th when Kevin Clare beat him with a highlight reel shootout move to lead the Jackals past the Monarchs 2-1. C.J. Motte stopped 44 of 45 shots faced and all three in the shootout to earn the win.
Recapping Last Week:
1/27 vs. Reading Royals: L 5-7
Allan McPherson recorded a three-point night in his return to the Jackals and Cason Hohmann extended his goal streak to three games but the Jackals fell to the Reading Royals in a wild offensive contest, 7-5...For the full recap, click here.
1/29 vs. Wheeling Nailers: L 1-4
Cason Hohmann scored for the fourth consecutive game and extended his point streak to six games but the Jackals suffered a 4-1 defeat at the hand of the Wheeling Nailers on Friday night at First Arena...For the full recap, click here.
1/30 vs. Wheeling Nailers: W 4-3 (SO)
The Elmira Jackals fell behind 2-0 just 4:14 into regulation, but clawed back using the power-play to power ahead of the Wheeling Nailers and eventually defeat their rivals 4-3 in the shootout...For the full recap, click here.
Fast Facts:
- Cason Hohmann ranks fourth among rookies with 15 goals and ranks seventh with 32 points.
- Cason Hohmann has a current seven-game point streak (five goals, five assists).
- C.J. Motte leads rookie goaltenders with 761 saves.
- Elmira is 17-0-1 when leading after two periods.
- Jacob MacDonald is tied for fourth among ECHL defensemen with nine goals.
- The Jackals are 5-0 in shootouts.
- Elmira is 13-3-0 when scoring first.
- The Jackals have the seventh-ranked road power-play at 20.0% (14-for-70).
- Elmira is tied for second with two shorthanded goals allowed.
- The Jackals are 14-3-1 on one-goal games.
- Jacob MacDonald leads the league with three shorthanded goals.
Don't miss a minute of the action with Jackals season tickets! Call (607) 734-7825 or visit jackalshockey.com to order your season tickets today!
Follow the Jackals at www.jackalshockey.com, on Facebook, Twitter (@JackalsHockey) and Instagram for all the latest news and updates.
Group tickets are a great way to entertain employees, co-workers, clients, friends and family. For more information on discounted group tickets and a list of group benefits, call (607) 734-7825 or visit http://www.jackalshockey.com/groups/.
Officially licensed Elmira Jackals replica team jerseys, apparel and headwear can be purchased online at: http://www.jackalshockey.com/
• Discuss this story on the ECHL message board...
ECHL Stories from February 1, 2016
- Thunder Weekly - Wichita Thunder
- Jackals Weekly - Elmira Jackals
- Allen Americans Weekly Update - Allen Americans
- Mallards Weekly Update - Quad City Mallards
- ECHL Transactions - February 1 - ECHL
- Bowman Named AMI Graphics ECHL Plus Performer of the Month - Colorado Eagles
- Wheeling Nailers Weekly Report - Wheeling Nailers
- Colorado's Bowman Named AMI Graphics ECHL Plus Performer of the Month - ECHL
- Thunder, Bank of the West Team up for Pucks and Tux Gala - Wichita Thunder
- Cyclones Weekly - Cincinnati Cyclones
- Stingrays Weekly News and Notes - South Carolina Stingrays
- Radio Recon's Ready to Cover the Furniture in Plastic - Reading Royals
- Monarchs pull into tie for top spot in Eastern Conference - ECHL
- Get Your Upstate Sports Fix with the Swamp Rabbits and Clemson Tigers - Greenville Swamp Rabbits
- Oil Drops: Weekly Report - Tulsa Oilers
- Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report - OSC Original by Dan Krieger
- Indy Fuel Weekly - Indy Fuel
- Komets Collect Four Points for Week 16 - Fort Wayne Komets
- Monarchs Weekly Preview - Manchester Monarchs
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
