News release
28 March 2014
The Jackals are facing the Royals tonight for the 15th of 16 meetings this season and the ninth of nine at Santander Arena. Elmira is 2-11-1 against Reading this season, which includes a 2-5-1 record on the Royals' home ice. Reading claimed the win that night and began a run of nine consecutive victories against the Jackals. In the seven-year series between the Jackals (96 games) Reading's current win streak is the longest. The Jackals have scored first in three of their last four meetings with the Royals, including a 2-0 lead at home on February 12, but have not been able to maintain them. The last time the Jackals defeated Reading at Santander Arena was December 15. Kyle Bushee's second period goal proved to be the game-winner as the Jackals shut down the Royals defensively in the final frame.
Hobbs has 18 points (8G, 10A) in his last 18 games with Elmira. Hobbs has 33 points on the season, which surpasses the 31 he posted as a rookie with Greenville last year.