ELMIRA, NY -
The Elmira Jackals, proud ECHL affiliate of the NHL's Buffalo Sabres
and AHL's Rochester Americans, are on the hunt for the weekend sweep
against the Indy Fuel. Last night, the Jackals defeated the visiting
Fuel in the shootout, 2-1.
WHO: Elmira Jackals - Buffalo/NHL & Rochester/AHL (27-19-5) vs. Indy Fuel - Chicago/NHL & Rockford/AHL (19-23-8)
WHAT: Jackals Home Game #25.
WHEN: 7:05 p.m. EST
WHERE: First Arena - 155 N. Main St. Elmira, NY 14901
Tonight
the Jackals and Fuel battle for the third time this season and the
second of two meetings at First Arena. Last night the Jackals jumped out
in front of the Fuel in the opening frame with Kevin Hart's second goal
of the season. Indy tied the game late in the third period to force it
into extra time. The contest went to a shootout and the Jackals went a
perfect 3-for-3 with goals from Colin Jacobs, Matt Tassone and Kevin
Sundher and three saves from Travis Fullerton to seal the 2-1 victory.
The inaugural meeting between these two teams occurred on January 31st
at Indiana Farmers Coliseum in Indianapolis, Indiana. Elmira out-shot
the Fuel 41-18, but the goaltending of Mac Carruth proved to be the
difference in the 3-0 Indy win. Elmira and Indy will conclude the season
series on April 5th in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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