The Elmira Jackals announced on Tuesday that forward Mike Radja has been returned to the club by the AHL's Peoria Rivermen.

Radja, a fourth-year pro, skated in two games in his stint with the Rivermen, which began this past Saturday. A native of Yorkville, Ill., Radja leads the Jackals with 24 points and 14 goals in 26 games in 2011-2012.

Elmira also announced that it has added Nick Niedert to the roster as its emergency backup goaltender. Niedert has played in 11 games this season with the FHL's Danbury Whalers.

The Jackals finish out their seven-game road trip on Wednesday in Wheeling, battling the Nailers at 7:05 p.m. Elmira returns home to host Wheeling on Dec. 26 on 4-for-$44 night. 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
Monday, December 26
7:05 p.m.

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.