The Elmira Jackals announced on Friday that they have re-signed forward Alec Kirschner to a standard player contract. The Jackals host the Kalamazoo Wings tonight at 7:35 p.m.

Kirschner has played in seven games with Elmira this season, recording six penalty minutes. He has also skated in one game in 2011-2012 with the FHL's Danbury Whalers.

A fourth-year pro from Dix Hills, N.Y., Kirschner played in 17 games last season with Danbury, checking in third on the team with 40 points (22g-18a) while leading the team at +27.

Kirschner skated with the CHL's Tulsa Oilers and the IHL's Flint Generals in 2009-2010, scoring five goals and contributing five assists for 10 points over 37 games.

The 24-year old scored seven goals and added 22 assists for 29 points in his rookie season of 2008-2009 with the IHL's Flint Generals.

Kirschner played collegiately at the University of Connecticut (NCAA, D-I) for two seasons prior to turning pro.

To reserve your seats to see the Jackals and the K-Wings tonight call (607) 734-PUCK (7825), visit the First Arena Box Office, or log onto JackalsHockey.com.

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UPCOMING FIRST ARENA EVENTS

Jackals vs. K-Wings
Friday, November 18
7:35 p.m.

Jackals vs. K-Wings
Saturday, November 19
7:35 p.m.

Celtic Thunder Christmas
Sunday, December 4
7:00 p.m.

Harlem Globetrotters
Monday, Feb. 6
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