News release
28 March 2015
ELMIRA, NY - March 28, 2015 - The Elmira Jackals, proud ECHL affiliate of the NHL's Buffalo Sabres and AHL's Rochester Americans, are holding their 2nd annual Pink In The Rink game presented by ArnotHealth tonight against the Florida Everblades.
WHO: Elmira Jackals - Buffalo/NHL & Rochester/AHL (31-27-7) vs. Florida Everblades - Carolina/Tampa Bay/NHL & Charlotte/Syracuse/AHL (45-13-7)
Tonight, the Jackals finish their two-game weekend set against the Florida Everblades and complete the four-game season series. Last night, the Jackals stood toe-to-toe with the top-ranked Everblades, but were bitten by a late goal with just 33 seconds remaining. Steven Shamanski, Mitch Holmberg and Joe Houk scored for the Jackals. Shamanski's 14th goal of the season set a new Jackals single-season record by a defenseman. Houk recorded his first career multi-point game with a goal and an assist. Sam Marotta stopped 22 of 26 shots faced, but was saddled with the loss. In the previous meeting at First Arena, the Jackals clawed back from a three-goal deficit and defeated Florida 6-5 in overtime. Elmira is 8-10-0 all-time against Florida.