News release
24 November 2013
ELMIRA, N.Y. - The Elmira Jackals and Kalamazoo Wings face off in the last of three games in this weekend's head-to-head match up between the two clubs with a 4:05 p.m. faceoff.
WHO: Elmira Jackals - Ottawa and New Jersey/NHL & Binghamton and Albany/AHL (3-9-1) vs. Kalamazoo Wings - Saint Louis and Vancouver/NHL & Chicago and Utica/AHL (6-4-1).
WHAT: Jackals Home Game #6. Stick around after the game for the Jackals' first post-game skate with the team this year. Skates are available to rent if you do not have your own. Game broadcast on Gem 98.7 FM begins at 3:50.
The Jackals are facing the Wings tonight for the third of six meetings this season and third of five at First Arena. Joel Martin, former Jackal, stopped all fifteen of the shots thrown at him and led Kalamazoo to a 2-0 victory. After last nights loss the Jackals are 6-10-6 against the Wings in their ECHL history with a 3-7-5 record at home.
The Jackals are looking to come out on a strong note and gain the lead in tonight's game wrapping up the third game in three days against the Wings. When leading after the first period the Jackals are 3-1-0 and after scoring first they are 2-2-0. The Jackals will play their first away game in a week and a half against Reading on Wednesday November 27 before heading home for another two games to round out the busy month of November.