News release
29 March 2014
ELMIRA, N.Y. - March 29, 2014 - After three straight road games the Elmira Jackals return home to First Arena tonight for their final showdown of 2013-14 with the Reading Royals. The Jackals are searching for their first win against Reading since December 15, 2013.
WHO: Elmira Jackals - Ottawa and New Jersey/NHL & Binghamton and Albany/AHL (22-34-8) vs. Reading Royals - Washington/NHL & Hershey/AHL (41-21-3)
WHAT: Jackals Home Game #33. Pink In the Rink presented by Wine and Design. Join the Jackals in the fight against breast cancer. Bid on game worn jerseys at the postgame live auction to help raise funds for Susan G. Komen Twin Tiers Region. 7. m.
The Jackals are facing the Royals tonight for the 16th of 16 meetings this season and the seventh of seven at First Arena. Elmira is 2-12-1 against Reading this season, which includes a 0-6-0 record on the Jackals' home ice. Reading claimed the win that night and began a run of 10 consecutive victories against the Jackals. In the seven-year series between the Jackals (97 games) Reading's current win streak is the longest. The Jackals have scored first in three of their last five meetings with the Royals, including a 2-0 lead at home on February 12, but have not been able to maintain the lead. The last time the Jackals defeated Reading at First Arena was February 15, 2013. Rob Bellamy and Jordan Pietrus accounted for half of the quartet that produced the Jackals' offense that night while Kyle Bushee and Jean Bourbeau potted assists.
Hobbs has 18 points (8G, 10A) in his last 19 games with Elmira. Hobbs has 33 points on the season, which surpasses the 31 he posted as a rookie with Greenville last year.