Jackals Game Preview

ELMIRA, NY - January 24, 2014 - The Elmira Jackals' start a four-game home stand tonight with a visit from the Fort Wayne Komets; it'll be the first time the Jackals have played more than three home games in a row since November 29 to December 11, 2013. 

 

WHO: Elmira Jackals - Ottawa and New Jersey/NHL & Binghamton and Albany/AHL (12-20-4) vs Fort Wayne Komets - Independent (15-13-8)

WHAT: Jackals Home Game #16. Join us for Blade's Birthday! Click here. If you can't make the game catch the broadcast starting at 6:50 with the Snap Fitness Pregame Show. Click here to listen live online.

WHERE: First Arena - 155 North Main St., Elmira, NY 14901

WHEN: 7:05 p.m.

  

The Jackals are facing the Komets tonight for the fourth of seven meetings this season, and third of five at First Arena. The Jackals are 3-0-0 against the Komets this season (2-0-0 at home) after last Friday's 5-3 win in Fort Wayne. Elmira's biggest weapon in the season series with Fort Wayne has been its offense. The Jackals have scored no fewer than three goals in regulation against the Komets and are averaging 4.67 goals per game against their former UHL rivals. Tonight is the fifth game in Elmira between the Jackals and Komets since Fort Wayne joined the ECHL beginning in 2012. Two of the prior four games have been decided in shootouts (both Elmira wins) and the other two were 5-2 victories for the Jackals. Tonight is the first game in Elmira as visitors for Matt Carter and Christian Ouellet since the Jan. 6 trade with Fort Wayne.

In the season series between the Jackals and Komets, no player has shined brighter than Danny Hobbs. He followed a one-goal game (including a shootout goal) on Dec. 6 with his first pro hat trick against Fort Wayne on Dec. 8. Last time out, on Jan. 17 in Fort Wayne, the Komets kept Hobbs out of the goal column, but he potted a pair of assists to run his season total to six points (4G, 2A) in three games vs. Ft. Wayne.

 

Click here for tonight's media kit.

Click here for Elmira's game notes.

Click here for Ft. Wayne's game notes.

Mark your calendars! The Jackals return to home ice on Saturday, January 25 to take on the Fort Wayne Komets. Join us for Guns-and-Hoses night! There will be an exhibition game between Elmira Fire Department and Elmira Police at 4:00 p.m. and it's free with your ticket to that night's Jackals game. The Jackals will wear guns-and-hoses themed jerseys for their game against the Komets and auction them off live post-game. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Elmira Animal Shelter. Don't forget that groups of 10 or more who book in advance receive discounts off the box office price and preferred seating based on availability. Call 607-734-7825 to get your group outing booked.