Three Wins Have Jackals In Control Of Division
Published on February 22, 2010 under ECHL (ECHL)
Elmira Jackals News Release
The Elmira Jackals recorded two wins over the Reading Royals on Friday and Saturday and added one against the Johnstown Chiefs on Sunday, increasing their lead in the American East Division to 11 points.
On Friday night, the Jackals scored eight goals in a game for the fourth time this season, taking down the Royals 8-3 at First Arena. The Jackals broke open a 2-1 score in the second period with six goals in the middle frame, a team high for the Jackals in ECHL play. Jarrett Konkle achieved a hat trick for the Jackals, snapping an eight-game goal drought in the process.
Saturday's game was a tight battle right down to the wire. Tyler Donati scored the go-ahead goal for the Jackals with 3:03 left in the third period, snapping a 1-1 tie, and then Chris Korchinski scored what proved to be the game winner with 1:11 left, and the Jackals held on for the victory, 3-2.
To end the weekend, Elmira shut down Johnstown on Sunday, taking a 5-0 lead before the Chiefs got on the scoreboard. The Jackals went on to win 7-2, improving their record to 6-0 against the Chiefs this season.
DONATI TWINS ARE ON FIRE
With a hat trick on Sunday, the first of his career, Tyler Donati extended his goal-scoring streak to nine games, an ECHL high in 2009-2010 and the best since Utah's Tom May scored goals in ten straight games last season. In doing so, he extended his current league-leading point scoring streak to 14 games. One game behind him is twin brother Justin Donati, with points in each of his last 13 games.
Tyler is atop the league with 85 points, while Justin is second with 81 points and leads all rookie scorers. On Sunday, Tyler set a new Jackals record in ECHL play for points in a season when he scored his 84th point. Benoit Doucet, the previous record holder, recorded 83 in the Jackals inaugural ECHL season of 2007-2008.
The all-time Jackals record for points in one season, set by Randy Murphy in 2002-2003, is 93.
Last season, Kevin Baker of Florida led the ECHL with 102 points, while Cincinnati's David Desharnais topped the league with 106 in 2007-2008.
The most points scored in a season in ECHL history is 161 by Trevor Jobe for Nashville in 1992-1993.
DRAMATIC TURNAROUND
Past: One month ago today, the Jackals entered their game in Toledo with a record of 18-17-2-2 and eight points back of the Royals for the top spot in the East Division.
Present: Today, the Jackals record is 30-18-3-2, taking points in 13 of the last 14 games and winning 12 of those games, and have caused a 19-point swing in the division.
During this 14 game stretch, the Jackals have scored twice as many goals as their opponents, notching 76 while allowing 38.
STEAK WITH THE JACKALS
On Tuesday, Feb. 23, Jackals fans are invited to come to Outback Steakhouse by the Arnot Mall from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Jackals players will be servers to benefit Cerebral Palsy and Handicapped Children's Association of Chemung County. Tips to the Jackals will help Cerebral Palsy of Chemung County continue their 60 year tradition of providing exceptional services to the develpmentally disabled and their families.
THE JACKALS WOULD LIKE TO THANK...
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POST TIME AT FIRST ARENA
On Friday, March 26th, the Jackals host the Trenton Devils. That night the Jackals, along with the Puppy Patch, are hosting weiner dog races to determine the area's fastest daschund. If you are interested in entering your hot dog, call (607) 734-PUCK (7825).
PRACTICE SCHEDULE
Jackals practices are open to the public and are on the First Arena Main Rink.
Tuesday- 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday- 10:30 a.m.
Thursday- 10:30 a.m.
UP NEXT
The Elmira Jackals host the Trenton Devils on Friday and the Wheeling Nailers, with both games beginning at 7:35 p.m. It's country weekend at First Arena, sponsored by 99.5 WOKN. Fans are encouraged to sport their country attire for both games this weekend.
On Friday night, 94 Rock will sponsor a Jackals T-Shirt giveaway, while on Saturday night, the first 1,500 fans will receive 94 Rock Hockey Rule Books.
To order tickets, visit the First Arena Box Office, call (607) 734-PUCK (7825), or log onto Ticketmaster.com.
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