The Elmira Jackals announced on Thursday that they have received goaltender Timo Pielmeier on reassignment by their NHL affiliate, the Anaheim Ducks, from their AHL affiliate, the Syracuse Crunch.

Pielmeier, a third-year pro, played the majority of the 2010-2011 season with the Crunch, going 16-17-1 with a .906 save percentage and a 3.09 goals-against average. The Deggendorf, Germany native played in two games with Elmira during its west-coast swing last season as well, going 1-0-1 with a .873 save percentage and a 3.37 goals-against average. Pielmeier became the fourth player to make his NHL debut after skating with the Jackals, seeing ice time for the Ducks on Feb. 19 in a loss to St. Louis.

In 2009-2010, Pielmeier tended net with the Bakersfield Condors as a rookie, compiling a 27-22-5 record with a .883 save percentage and a 3.29 goals-against average in a club record 57 games. Pielmeier was named the ECHL's Goaltender of the Month for November of 2009 and played in the 2010 ECHL All-Star Game for the National Conference. He was drafted 83rd overall in the third round of the 2007 NHL Entry Draft by the San Jose Sharks.

The Jackals open the season this Friday night at home against the Trenton Titans. To purchase tickets, visit the First Arena Box Office, call (607) 734-PUCK (7825), or click here to select your seats and print your tickets from home.

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UPCOMING FIRST ARENA EVENTS

2011-2012 HOME OPENER
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.