News release
30 September 2013
ELMIRA, N.Y. - The Elmira Jackals announced today that they have re-signed veteran winger Jean Bourbeau for the 2013-14 season. They also announced that individual game tickets will go on sale Tuesday, October 1, 2013.
Bourbeau, 29, returns to Elmira for his third season with the Jackals. He joins Artem Demkov, Rob Bellamy, and Jordain Pietrus as third-year returnees; while he'll be skating alongside Kyle Bushee, Jordan Southorn, Matt Carter, and Dylan Quaile for the second straight season.
Last year Bourbeau served as the Jackals' captain and put up career highs in goals (20), assists (18), points (38), and games played (64). He also added a goal in six Kelly Cup playoff games. His efforts earned him a six game call up to the American Hockey League's Binghamton Senators.
The 6-0, 200-pound forward from Bonnyville, Alberta has suited up for 113 regular season games with the Jackals since 2011. He has produced 30 goals, 34 assists, and 110 penalty minutes in that time with an additional four goals and two assists in 16 playoff contests.
Bourbeau, along with Jordan Pietrus and Rob Bellamy, are within range of breaking Chaz Johnson's record for most ECHL games played as a Jackal which currently sits at 160.
The Jackals open the home portion of their schedule on Friday, October 25 at 7:05 p.m. against defending Kelly Cup champion Reading. More information regarding promotions and events for the home opener, and the rest of the 2013-14 schedule, will be announced at a later date.