The Elmira Jackals will introduce their new head coach on Wednesday, June 8 at 6:00 p.m. at a First Arena press conference. All fans and media are invited to attend the press conference, which will include a question and answer session with the new coach and Jackals general manager Robbie S. Nichols.

"We are looking forward to beginning a new era of Jackals hockey," Nichols said. "There are many reasons to be optimistic about next season and I think our fans will be excited about our new coach."

The Jackals are coming off of their fourth-straight playoff appearance and recently announced that they will open their fifth season of ECHL play and 12th season overall on Friday, Oct. 14 at First Arena against the Trenton Devils.

The press conference will coincide with the deadline for current season ticket holders to renew their same seats for next season by placing a $100 deposit down per seat. June 8 is also the deadline for fans to receive early-bird discounts by paying for their tickets in full for next season. Fans will be able to renew or purchase their season tickets at the press conference.

Exclusive advantages available only to season ticket holders include a discount off the walk-up ticket price, the same seat all season long, access to the season ticket holder pickup party, no waiting in lines, discounts to select First Arena events, special season ticket holder coupons, and a season ticket book.

Jackals merchandise will also be on sale at exclusively discounted prices at the press conference.

For more information, call (607) 734-PUCK (7825).

Sunday, June 5 - Elmira College, 11 a.m.

Thursday, June 23 - Elmira Free Academy, 7 p.m.

Friday, June 24 - Southside High School, 7 p.m.

Saturday, June 25 - Horseheads High School, 1 p.m.

Saturday, June 25 - Elmira Alternative High School, 7 p.m.

Saturday, July 16

8 p.m.

Elmira vs. Trenton

Friday, October 14

7:35 p.m.

Elmira vs. Trenton

Saturday, October 15

7:35 p.m.

Elmira vs. Florida

Friday, October 21

7:35 p.m.