Undefeated Jackals Bid For Third Straight Sell Out
Published on October 26, 2009 under ECHL (ECHL)
Elmira Jackals News Release
The Elmira Jackals enter the third week of the 2009-2010 ECHL Regular Season as one of three undefeated teams in the ECHL, along with the Kalamazoo Wings and Idaho Steelheads, with a 5-0-0-0 record. Justin and Tyler Donati enter the ECHL's third week tied for the league lead in scoring with ten points each.
There was no lack of suspense in any of the three Jackals games this weekend. On Friday, the Jackals set a team record when they scored five power play goals in a 7-4 win over the Johnstown Chiefs, including three in the first period. Tyler Donati had five points in the win (1-4), while Justin had four (2-2). The Jackals established an early 4-0 lead, and then had to hold on as Johnstown pulled to within one goal on two separate occasions. Two empty-net goals for the Jackals put the Chiefs away.
Elmira's most dramatic win of the season came Saturday night at Johnstown, as the Jackals needed a goal with 27 seconds left in the third period off the stick of rookie Ben Wright, his first as a pro, to send the game into overtime. Chanse Fitzpatrick won the game in the extra session at 3:03 with his team-leading fourth goal of the season, and the Jackals prevailed 2-1.
The Jackals had to battle back in the third period on Sunday as well, as they trailed 1-0 and 2-1 before scoring three straight goals in the third period to claim a victory on the road in Wheeling 4-3 over the Nailers. Chris Korchinski was credited with the game-winning goal, a shorthanded empty net tally at 19:16 of the third period, although Tyler Donati had the go-ahead goal at 7:18 of the third period on the power play.
PAIR OF HOME GAMES ON THE DOCKET
The Elmira Jackals return home to host the Cincinnati Cyclones on Friday, October 30 at 7:35 PM. The team will be going for its third straight sell out for the first time since joining the ECHL, having sold out its first two home games of the regular season. Corning Incorporated will provide poster schedules for fans in attendance.
On Saturday, October 31, Halloween makes its way to First Arena. The Jackals host the Trenton Devils, and fans are invited to dress up and trick or treat as Elmira faces Trenton for the first time this season. Party Time will provide glow sticks for fans. The puck drops at 7:35 PM.
OF NOTE - The Jackals are now on an eight game winning streak, dating back to the end of the 2008-2009 regular season.
- Wes Cunningham assisted on the tying and winning goals Saturday night. He had five assists on the weekend, to go along with a +5.
- Elmira has a six point advantage in the American East Division.
- The Jackals lead the ECHL in goals per game with 4.80 through their first five games.
- The Jackals are second in the ECHL on the power play, converting 30.8% of their chances as of this point.
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UPCOMING FIRST ARENA EVENTS
WILLIE NELSON Tuesday, October 27, 2009 Showtime: 7:30 PM
JACKALS HOCKEY Jackals vs. Cincinnati Friday, October 30, 2009 Game time: 7:35 PM Jackals vs. Trenton Saturday, October 31, 2009 Game time: 7:35 PM
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