The Elmira Jackals announced on Tuesday that forward John Kurtz has been recalled by the club's AHL affiliate, the Syracuse Crunch.

In four games with Elmira in 2011-2012, Kurtz is scoreless with 12 penalty minutes. The Oakville, Ontario native was signed by the Crunch earlier this month, one season after posting four goals and two assists for six points to go along with 102 penalty minutes in 49 games with Syracuse.

Elmira heads to Reading on Wednesday before returning home to host Wheeling this Friday at 7:35 p.m at First Arena. To reserve your seats 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. Nailers
Friday, December 30
7:35 p.m.

Wine on Ice
Friday, January 27
6:00 p.m.

Saturday, January 28
1:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.

Harlem Globetrotters
Monday, Feb. 6
7:00 p.m.

X-Treme Ice Racing
Friday, February 10
7:35 p.m.

Saturday, February 11
7:35 p.m.