The Elmira Jackals announced on Saturday that they have signed forward Mason Cossette to a standard player contract.

Cossette, a third-year pro from Austin, Texas, was second this season on the Lapeer Loggers (AAHL) with 74 penalty minutes while adding a goal and two assists for three points. In 2009-2010, Cossette led the Battle Creek Revolution (AAHL) with 210 penalty minutes in 31 games and contributed 12 points (6g-6a). Cossette paced Battle Creek with 165 penalty minutes and had 13 points (5g-8a) in 28 games in the 2008-2009 season.

The Jackals host the Reading Royals at 7:35 p.m.

The Elmira Jackals: Our Town, Our Team

UPCOMING FIRST ARENA EVENTS

2010-2011 JACKALS HOCKEY

Elmira vs. Reading

Saturday, Feb. 26

7:35 p.m.

Elmira vs. Trenton

Sunday, Feb. 27

4:05 p.m.

2ND ANNUAL STEAK WITH THE JACKALS

Texas Roadhouse

Tuesday, Feb. 22

4:00 p.m. - Close

LARRY THE CABLE GUY

Friday, April 8

8:00 p.m.