The Elmira Jackals announced Wednesday that they have loaned center Yannick Tifu to the Albany River Rats (AHL), where he played during each of the last two seasons.
Since playing in his first game with the Jackals on Nov. 20, Tifu leads the ECHL with 31 assists and 44 points. He had a nine-game scoring streak (4g-15a) snapped in Sunday's overtime loss to the Toledo Walleye at First Arena, and tied for third in January with 22 points (5g-17a).
The Jackals host the Wheeling Nailers on Friday, Feb. 5 at First Arena. To order tickets, call (607) 734-PUCK (7825), visit the First Arena Box Office, or click here.
The Elmira Jackals: Ten Years in the Twin Tiers
UPCOMING FIRST ARENA EVENTS
JACKALS HOCKEY
Elmira vs. Wheeling
Friday, February 5
7:35 p.m.
Elmira vs. Trenton
Sunday, February 14
4:05 p.m.
ELMIRA BULLDOGS COACHED BY DENNIS RODMAN
Elmira vs. Garden State
Friday, February 12
7:00 p.m.
Elmira vs. New York
Saturday, February 13
7:00 p.m.