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Pat Napoli Announced As Headliner
Thursday, May 23, 2013Opening night for First Arena Comedy Club will be headlined by a long-time veteran of stand up comedy. It was announced today that Pat Napoli will be the featured performer on Thursday, June 6, 2013. >>
Neon Glow Paint Party
Tuesday, May 21, 2013First Arena is hosting a one-of-a-kind neon paint party on Friday, June 7, 2013 from 8:00 p.m. until midnight. >>
Disney Junior Live On Tour at First Arena
Tuesday, May 21, 2013Grab your tiaras and doubloons and join us for Disney Junior Live On Tour! Pirate & Princess Adventure. The adventure will take place on Saturday, August 24. Shows will be at 1:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m., and 7:00 p.m. >>
Enjoy the Royal Hanneford Circus
Thursday, April 11, 2013The excitement of the big top is coming to First Arena with the Kalurah Shriners Royal Hanneford Circus on Wednesday, May 1, 2013. >>
Future Bright for First Arena and Elmira Jackals
Wednesday, April 10, 2013New owners of the First Arena, Tom Freeman and Nathan Cook held a press conference today, April 10th to share their vision for the future. Local business owners, area representatives and regional officials were present during this press conference to share in the good news. >>
First Arena Announces Upcoming Teen Dance Craze
Tuesday, February 12, 2013First Arena announced today that it will be holding a "Teen Dance Craze" party on Saturday, April 20, 2013. >>
Twin Tiers Outdoor Expo
Thursday, January 24, 2013This March, First Arena will turn into an outdoorsman's paradise for the inaugural Twin Tiers Outdoor Expo. >>
Wine On Ice
Thursday, January 24, 2013On the final weekend in January, wineries from around the region will descend on Elmira as First Arena hosts the annual Wine On Ice festival presented by WENY. This is the 12th annual Wine On Ice featuring remarkable wine, music, and food. >>
Cirque D’Or
Thursday, January 24, 2013On Saturday, March 30, 2013 Cirque D'Or will be bringing its world-class acrobatics show to the Twin Tiers and First Arena. The show is scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. >>
Elmira Jackals Game Preview
Sunday, January 06, 2013The Elmira Jackals finish off a busy four-game week this afternoon by playing host to the Trenton Titans. The Jackals are gunning for their third win of the week, and also celebrating Blade's Birthday and holding a post-game skate with the team. >>
Jackals Overthrow the Titans
Sunday, January 06, 2013The Elmira Jackals closed out a four game week by claiming a 4-3 win over the Trenton Titans on Sunday at First Arena. The win moved Elmira's record to 17-15-3 on the season. >>
Jackals Stumble in Reading
Saturday, January 05, 2013The Elmira Jackals were denied their third consecutive victory as they fell to the Reading Royals by a 6-4 score on Saturday night at Sovereign Center. The win ran Elmira's record to 16-15-3 on the season. >>
Elmira Jackals Game Preview
Saturday, January 05, 2013Tonight the Elmira Jackals finish a home-and-home pair of games by visiting the Reading Royals for the second time this season. The Jackals are gunning for three wins in a row for the first time since mid-November. >>
Jackals Trump the Royals
Friday, January 04, 2013The Elmira Jackals celebrated their return home from a seven game road trip with a 5-3 win over the Reading Royals at First Arena on Friday night. The win improved Elmira's record to 16-14-3 on the season. >>
Elmira Jackals Game Preview
Friday, January 04, 2013After a seven game road trip the Elmira Jackals are back tonight for their first home game since December 16. They will take on the division leading Reading Royals in the first of three consecutive games to end the week. >>
Elmira Jackals Team Up with Dave Clark Foundation
Thursday, January 03, 2013Today the Elmira Jackals, alongside the Dave Clark Foundation, hosted the inaugural D3 Hockey Camp at First Arena. Twenty-seven participants came out for an exciting day of learning hockey with the pros! >>
Dustin Gazley Named to ECHL All-Star Team
Thursday, January 03, 2013The Elmira Jackals announced today that their leading scorer, forward Dustin Gazley, has been named to the 2013 ECHL All-Star Team. >>
Jackals Stonewall the Nailers
Monday, December 31, 2012The Elmira Jackals rang in the new year with a 3-2 win over the Wheeling Nailers on Monday night at WesBanco Arena. The win improved Elmira's record to 15-14-3 on the season. >>
Elmira Jackals Game Preview
Monday, December 31, 2012The Elmira Jackals wrap up their seven-game road trip tonight with their third visit of the season to WesBanco Arena. They will take on the Wheeling Nailers for the third time in the last two weeks. >>
Jackals Nipped by the Komets
Saturday, December 29, 2012The Elmira Jackals could not earn their third consecutive victory on Saturday night at they fell 6-5 to the Fort Wayne Komets at the Allen County Memorial Coliseum. The loss dropped Elmira's record to 14-14-3 on the season. >>
Elmira Jackals Game Preview
Saturday, December 29, 2012The Elmira Jackals continue their seven-game road trip tonight with their only visit of the season to the Allen County Memorial Coliseum. They will take on the expansion Komets who were rivals of the Jackals from 2000-2007 in the United Hockey League. >>
Jackals Freeze IceMen
Friday, December 28, 2012The Elmira Jackals claimed their second straight win against North Division competition with a 6-3 win over the Evansville IceMen at Ford Center on Saturday night. The win improved Elmira to 14-13-3 on the season. >>
Elmira Jackals Game Preview
Friday, December 28, 2012The Elmira Jackals continue their seven-game road trip tonight with their first ever visit of the season to the Ford Center. They will take on the expansion IceMen who are playing their first game back after the Christmas break. >>
Jackals Whip the Cyclones
Thursday, December 27, 2012The Elmira Jackals stormed out of the gates after the Christmas break with a 4-3 win over the Cincinnati Cyclones at U.S. Bank Arena on Thursday night. The win improved the Jackals' record to 13-13-3 on the season. >>
Elmira Jackals Game Preview
Thursday, December 27, 2012The Elmira Jackals continue their seven-game road trip tonight with their first visit of the season to U.S. Bank Arena. There they will tangle with the North Division-leading Cincinnati Cyclones. >>
Jackals Stymied by Nailers
Saturday, December 22, 2012The Elmira Jackals suffered a 4-2 setback to the Wheeling Nailers at WesBanco Arena on Saturday night in their final game before the Christmas break. The loss dropped Elmira's record to 12-13-3 on the season. >>
Elmira Jackals Game Preview
Saturday, December 22, 2012The Elmira Jackals play their final game before Christmas tonight when they visit the Wheeling Nailers at WesBanco Arena. It is the third of a seven-game road trip. >>
Jackals Downed by Nailers
Friday, December 21, 2012The Elmira Jackals suffered their second straight loss to begin their seven-game road trip on Friday night. The Wheeling Nailers claimed a 5-1 win at WesBanco Arena and the Jackals' record fell to 12-12-3 as a result. >>
Elmira Jackals Game Preview
Friday, December 21, 2012The Elmira Jackals visit the Wheeling Nailers for the first time tonight to continue their seven-game road trip. The Jackals are looking for their third win of the season against the Nailers in four tries. >>
Jackals Drop Heartbreaker in Trenton
Wednesday, December 19, 2012The Elmira Jackals sustained a 5-4 loss to the Trenton Titans on Wednesday night at the Sun National Bank Center to begin their seven-game road trip. The loss moved Elmira's record to 12-11-3 on the season. >>
Elmira Jackals Game Preview
Wednesday, December 19, 2012Tonight the Elmira Jackals embark on a seven-game road trip by paying a visit to the Trenton Titans. Each of the Jackals first four road games this month, including tonight, have been in Trenton. >>
Jackals Clipped by Royals in Shootout
Sunday, December 16, 2012The Elmira Jackals picked up a standings point for making it to overtime but fell 3-2 in a nine-round shootout to the Reading Royals in Sunday afternoon at First Arena. Elmira ended its three-in-three weekend with five of a possible six points and an overall record of 12-10-3. >>
Elmira Jackals Game Preview
Sunday, December 16, 2012The Elmira Jackals host their first Sunday matinee of the season today when the Reading Royals come to town. The game will finish a weekend three-in-three for both clubs. >>
Jackals Stomp Out the Titans in OT
Sunday, December 16, 2012The Elmira Jackals earned a dramatic overtime win by a 5-4 score over the Trenton Titans on Saturday night at the Sun National Bank Center. The Jackals overcame a two-goal third-period deficit for a win that improved their record to 12-10-2 on the season. >>
Elmira Jackals Game Preview
Saturday, December 15, 2012Tonight the Elmira Jackals travel to the Garden State for a divisional showdown against the Trenton Titans. It is the second game of a weekend three-in-three for the Jackals and the Titans. >>
Jackals Shoot Down Solar Bears
Friday, December 14, 2012The Elmira Jackals used two goals from Chaz Johnson and stout defense to claim a 4-1 win over the Orlando Solar Bears at First Arena on Friday night. The win improved Elmira to 11-10-2 on the season. >>
Elmira Jackals Game Preview
Friday, December 14, 2012Tonight the Elmira Jackals embark on a weekend three-in-three by playing host to the Orlando Solar Bears. Orlando is one of four expansion teams in the ECHL this season and is making its first appearance in Elmira. >>
Hang Out With the Jackals at Buffalo Wild Wings
Tuesday, December 11, 2012The Elmira Jackals invite their fans to join them at Buffalo Wild Wings, 1631 County Road 64 in Horseheads, for live taping of "The Jackals Den" this December and January. >>
Elmira Jackals Sign Justin Daniels
Tuesday, December 11, 2012The Elmira Jackals announced today that they have signed rookie forward Justin Daniels. >>
Jackals Unable to Solve Royals
Saturday, December 08, 2012The Elmira Jackals dropped a 3-1 decision to the Reading Royals on their annual Teddy Bear Toss at First Arena on Saturday night. The loss moved Elmira's record to 10-10-2 on the season. >>
Elmira Jackals Game Preview
Saturday, December 08, 2012Tonight the Elmira Jackals play their fifth consecutive game against an Atlantic Division foe when they welcome the Reading Royals to First Arena. Don't miss the Jackals' annual Teddy Bear Toss! Bring a new stuffed animal to the game and throw it onto the ice when the Jackals score their first goal. >>
Jackals Dealt Setback by Royals
Friday, December 07, 2012The Elmira Jackals were defeated by the Reading Royals by a final score of 7-4 on Friday night at First Arena. The loss moved Elmira's record to 10-9-2 on the season. >>
Elmira Jackals Game Preview
Friday, December 07, 2012Tonight the Elmira Jackals play their fourth consecutive game against an Atlantic Division foe when they welcome the Reading Royals to First Arena. Fans can enjoy an Affordable Friday with $2 hot dogs, popcorn, and soda. >>
Loosen Up Your Throwing Arm
Wednesday, December 05, 2012The Elmira Jackals invite their fans to come participate in their yearly Teddy Bear Toss this Saturday, December 8 when they take on the Reading Royals at 7:05 p.m. inside First Arena. >>
Jackals Trample the Titans
Sunday, December 02, 2012The Elmira Jackals claimed a resounding 6-2 win over the Trenton Titans at the Sun National Bank Center on Sunday afternoon. The win improved Elmira's record to 10-8-2 on the season. >>
Elmira Jackals Game Preview
Sunday, December 02, 2012This afternoon the Elmira Jackals look to bounce back against the Trenton Titans after taking a 7-6 shootout loss last night. The contest in the last one in the Jackals' first three-in-three of the season. >>
Jackals Beaten In a Shootout
Saturday, December 01, 2012The Elmira Jackals picked up a point for making it to overtime, but lost 7-6 to the Trenton Titan's on Saturday night at the Sun National Bank Center. Trenton won the shootout 1-0 and moved Elmira's record to 9-8-2 on the season. >>
Elmira Jackals Game Preview
Saturday, December 01, 2012The Jackals continue their three-in-three weekend tonight by paying a visit to the Trenton Titans. The game is just Elmira's second road game against a divisional opponent so far this season. >>
Elmira Jackals Game Preview
Friday, November 30, 2012After five days without a game the Elmira Jackals are back in action tonight as they host the Wheeling Nailers. Tongiht's game marks the conclusion of the Jackals' six-game home stand. >>
Jackals Fall to Nailers
Friday, November 30, 2012The Elmira Jackals lost a hard-fought battle 4-2 to the Wheeling Nailers on Friday night at First Arena. The loss left the Jackals' record at 9-8-1 heading into a pair of games in Trenton to finish the week. >>
Jackals Stung by South Carolina
Saturday, November 24, 2012The Elmira Jackals had their three-game win streak snapped by the South Carolina Stingrays on Saturday night as they fell by a 5-1 score at First Arena. The loss moved Elmira's record to 9-7-1 on the season. >>
Elmira Jackals Game Preview
Saturday, November 24, 2012The Elmira Jackals play their fifth game of a six-game home stand tonight when they host the South Carolina Stingrays at First Arena. The Jackals will try to match their season-high four-game winning streak. >>
Jackals Stymie the Stingrays
Friday, November 23, 2012The Elmira Jackals picked up their third consecutive victory by taking down the South Carolina Stingrays 1-0 on Friday night at First Arena. The win improved Elmira's record to 9-6-1 on the season. >>
Elmira Jackals Game Preview
Friday, November 23, 2012The Elmira Jackals play their fourth game of a six-game home stand tonight when they host the South Carolina Stingrays at First Arena. Tonight is the second of three games this week for Elmira against South Division opponents. >>
Jackals Run Over Road Warriors
Wednesday, November 21, 2012The Elmira Jackals beat the Greenville Road Warriors by a 2-1 score on Wednesday night at First Arena. The win improved Elmira's record to 8-6-1 on the season. >>
Elmira Jackals Game Preview
Wednesday, November 21, 2012The Elmira Jackals play their third game of a six-game home stand tonight when they host the Greenville Road Warriors at First Arena. Tonight is the first of three games this week for Elmira against South Division opponents. >>
Jackals Volunteer at Food Bank of the Southern Tier
Tuesday, November 20, 2012The Elmira Jackals got into the spirit of the Thanksgiving holiday by lending a hand and spending Tuesday afternoon volunteering at the Food Bank of the Southern Tier. >>
Jackals Trample the Titans
Saturday, November 17, 2012The Elmira Jackals rode the strength of three power play goals to a 5-1 win over the Trenton Titans on Saturday night at First Arena. The win improved Elmira's record to 7-6-1 on the season. >>
Elmira Jackals Game Preview
Saturday, November 17, 2012The Elmira Jackals finish their three-game week with a home date against the Trenton Titans tonight. It is game number two of Elmira's second six-game home stand of the season. >>
Jackals Tripped Up by Titans
Friday, November 16, 2012The Elmira Jackals lost a hard-fought battle to the Trenton Titans, 2-1, on Friday night at First Arena. The loss dropped Elmira's record to 6-6-1 on the season. >>
Elmira Jackals Game Preview
Friday, November 16, 2012The Elmira Jackals kick off a six-game home stand tonight when they welcome the Trenton Titans to First Arena for an Atlantic Division showdown. >>
Jackals To Give Thanks to Their Fans
Thursday, November 15, 2012With the Thanksgiving Holiday quickly approaching, the Elmira Jackals will be giving thanks to their fans at their home game on Wednesday, November 21 against the Greenville Road Warriors. >>
Take Part In Johnny Daum Benefit Skate
Thursday, September 06, 2012First Arena and the Elmira Jackals are inviting hockey players from around the Southern Tier to take part in the Johnny Daum Benefit Skate this Saturday, September 8 at First Arena's Rec Rink. >>
Jackals Announce Single-Game Ticket On-Sale Date
Friday, August 31, 2012The Elmira Jackals announced today that single-game tickets for the 2012-13 will go on sale Friday, September 7, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. >>
MMA Fights Coming to First Arena
Monday, August 20, 2012Fight fans in the Twin Tiers will have a chance to experience the thrills and excitement of mixed martial arts fighting when First Arena hosts "Art of Combat" this September. >>
Are You In for Wegmans Twin Tiers Tap In Presented by TLC Limo
Monday, August 20, 2012First Arena is bringing the wonderful world of craft brews to the Twin Tiers on Saturday, September 22, 2012 with the inaugural Wegmans Twin Tiers Tap In presented by TLC Limo. >>
First Arena to host Southside High School pops concert
Monday, May 21, 2012The annual Southside High School Pops Concert will be held on Friday, June 1 at 6 p.m. at First Arena. Tickets are on sale now for $10 or $15 per person in the Cabaret Seating Section or $5 for general admission. Visit SHSBoxOffice.com or call Ryan Alo at (607) 735-3529 to reserve your seats. >>
First Arena to hold spa and patio furniture sale this weekend
Wednesday, May 16, 2012First Arena will host a spa and outdoor patio sale this Friday through Sunday. The sale is free of charge to the general public. >>
Shrine Circus to perform three times at First Arena
Monday, April 02, 2012The Shrine Circus presented by Hannaford will have three shows this year at First Arena on Tuesday, May 1 at 7 p.m. and Wednesday, May 2 at 3:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. >>
TNA Wrestling to invade First Arena
Monday, February 13, 2012TNA Wrestling will bring its Impact Wrestling World Tour to First Arena for the second-straight year on Friday, Mar. 23, at 7:30 p.m. >>
October rec rink calendar now online
Tuesday, October 04, 2011The October calendar for the First Arena Recreational Rink is now online. >>
Jackals to hold hockey equipment sale this Saturday
Tuesday, September 13, 2011The Elmira Jackals will hold a hockey equipment sale this Saturday, Sept. 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the First Arena main floor. The public is invited to attend the sale free of charge. >>
September rec rink calendar online
Wednesday, August 31, 2011The First Arena Rec Rink calendar for the month of September is now online. >>
Graduation season hits First Arena
Thursday, May 26, 2011First Arena will be home to local-area high school and college graduations over the next few weeks. >>
First Arena to host hot tub and spa liquidation
Wednesday, May 04, 2011First Arena in downtown Elmira, N.Y. will host a host a hot tub, spa, and swim spa factory-direct inventory liquidation sale on Friday, May 13, Saturday, May 14, and Sunday, May 15. >>
Star-studded card set for TNA Wrestling on Friday
Thursday, February 10, 2011TNA Wrestling will feature an action-packed, star-studded card that will include three world-championship matches on Friday night at First Arena. Tickets are still available and can be purchased by calling (607) 734-7825, visiting the First Arena Box Office starting at 10 a.m. on Friday, or logging onto FirstArena.com. >>
TNA Wrestling to invade First Arena this Friday!
Monday, February 07, 2011TNA Wrestling presented by Cole & Burd Automotive comes to First Arena this Friday, Feb. 11, at 7:30 p.m. >>
Wine on Ice This Weekend
Thursday, January 20, 2011WENY TV's Wine on Ice will host three sessions at First Arena on Friday, January 21 and Saturday, January 22. >>
TNA Wrestling on Feb. 11
Thursday, January 20, 2011TNA Wrestling will be at First Arena on Friday, Feb. 11. >>
Harlem Globetrotters on Feb. 1
Wednesday, January 19, 2011Experience the fun of the Harlem Globetrotters on Tuesday, Feb. 1 at First Arena. >>
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