PRINCETON, N.J. - Marc Cheverie of the Elmira Jackals is the Reebok Hockey ECHL Goaltender of the Week for Oct. 12-14.    

The 25-year-old was 2-0-0 with a goals against average of 1.50 and a save percentage of .950, helping the Jackals open with back-to-back wins for the second consecutive year.

Cheverie, who is under contract to Binghamton of the American Hockey League opened the season with 34 saves in a 3-2 win against Reading on Friday and followed that up with a 26-save performance in a 7-1 victory over Greenville on Saturday.

A native of Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia, Cheverie was selected by the Florida Panthers in the seventh round (193rd overall) of the 2006 National Hockey League Entry Draft.                      

He has appeared in 54 career ECHL games with Cincinanti, Gwinnett and Elmira posting a record of 25-13-13 with four shutouts, a 2.88 goals-against average and a save percentage of .904. Cheverie has also appeared in 24 career American Hockey League games with Rochester and Portland.

Mark your calendars! The Jackals are back on First Arena ice on Friday, October 19, 2012 to take on the Wheeling Nailers at 7:05 p.m. Come out for the great action on the ice and enjoy our first Affordable Friday! Hot dogs, popcorn, and sodas are just $2 each.

Group tickets are available for any group of 10 or more. Group tickets get you a discount off of the box office price and preferred seating based on availability. Call 607-737-7825 to get your group booked today. Pro-rated season ticket packages are on sale, as well. Season tickets offer the best value for Jackals fans.

  
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UPCOMING FIRST ARENA EVENTS:  

October 19, 2012, 7:05 p.m. - Jackals vs. Wheeling Nailers. Click here for tickets.

October 20, 2012, 7:05 p.m. - Jackals vs. Wheeling Nailers. Click here for tickets.

October 26, 2012, 7:05 p.m. - Jackals vs. Cincinnati Cyclones. Click here for tickets.