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10 MAR 17

Elmira Jackals to Cease Operations After This Season

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News release

10 March 2017

Jackals to Suspend Operations After the 2016-17 Season

The Chemung County Industrial Development Agency (IDA) and the Elmira Jackals have announced today that the Jackals will cease operations at the conclusion of the 2016-17 season.

The team has informed the ECHL of the decision and the league's Board of Governors has approved the request for Voluntary Suspension of operations at the conclusion of the season.

The Jackals will play out the remainder of their 2016-17 schedule, which includes 10 more home games, before shutting down at the end of the season.

First Arena will continue to operate and host events after the Jackals season has concluded.

Friday, March 10th: Elmira Jackals vs. Norfolk Admirals - 7:05 p.m.

Saturday, March 11th: Elmira Jackals vs. Reading Royals - 7:05 p.m.

Wednesday, March 15th: Elmira Jackals vs. Wheeling Nailers - 7:05 p.m.

Saturday, March 18th: Elmira Jackals vs. Brampton Beast - 7:05 p.m.

Sunday, March 19th: Elmira Jackals vs. Wheeling Nailers - 7:05 p.m.

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