The Elmira Jackals announced on Saturday that their AHL affiliate, the Binghamton Senators, has traded forward Maxime Gratchev to the Springfield Falcons. In a corresponding move, the Falcons have assigned Gratchev to their ECHL affiliate, the Chicago Express.

In 19 games with the Jackals this season, Gratchev scored seven goals and added seven assists for 14 points. A third-year pro from Novosibirsk, Russia, Gratchev was scoreless in 12 games with the B-Sens in 2011-2012.

The Jackals meet the Gwinnett Gladiators on Saturday night and then head to South Carolina to battle the Stingrays on Sunday. Elmira returns home to host Wheeling on Feb. 1 and Chicago on Feb. 4 at First Arena. To reserve your seats call (607) 734-PUCK (7825), visit the First Arena Box Office, or log onto JackalsHockey.com.

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UPCOMING FIRST ARENA EVENTS

Wine on Ice
Saturday, January 28
6:00 p.m.

Jackals vs. Nailers
Wednesday, February 1
7:05 p.m.

Jackals vs. Express
Saturday, February 4
7:35 p.m.

Harlem Globetrotters
Monday, Feb. 6
7:00 p.m.

X-Treme Ice Racing
Friday, February 10
7:35 p.m.

Saturday, February 11
7:35 p.m.