PRINCETON, N.J. - Artem Demkov of the Elmira Jackals is the Sher-Wood Hockey ECHL Player of the Week for Oct. 15-21.
 
Demkov scored three goals and added two assists in two games last week as the Jackals improved to 4-0-0 on the season.
 
The 23-year-old had two points (1g-1a) in a 4-2 win against Wheeling on Friday, and then added three points (2g-1a) in a 5-0 victory over the Nailers on Saturday.

Demkov leads the Jackals with four goals, and is tied for second on the team with six points.

A native of Minsk, Belarus, Demkov has 63 points (24g-39a) in 71 career games with the Jackals. He added eight points (4g-4a) in 10 games during the 2012 Kelly Cup Playoffs. He represented Belarus in the 2011 IIHF World Championships, and in the 2008 and 2009 World Juniors tournaments.

Mark your calendars! The Jackals are back on First Arena ice on Friday, October 26, 2012 to take on the Cincinnati Cyclones at 7:05 p.m. Come dressed in your Halloween best to take part in our costume contest!

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 Events:

October 26, 2012, 7:05 p.m. - Jackals vs. Cincinnati Cyclones. Click here for tickets. Come in your scariest or funniest costume to take part in the Jackals costume contest as we celebrate Halloween!

October 27, 2012, 7:05 p.m. - Jackals vs. Cincinnati Cyclones. Click here for tickets. Bring the kids out in their Halloween best for Trick-or-Treating on First Arena's concourse.

November 10, 2012, 6:15 p.m. - Art of Combat II. Click here for tickets. First Arena along with Power of One MMA and USA MMA present the second mixed martial arts event of the fall. Sixteen fights are on the card with Art of Combat I main event champ Dickie White scheduled to headline again. Music will be provided by The Gunpoets.