News release
6 December 2008
Elmira, NY- After beating the Reading Royals 6-3 last night, the Elmira Jackals looked to continue with their winning ways tonight at First Arena when they took on the Trenton Devils. The Jackals found a way to battle back from a two goal deficit, winning the game 3-2.
The scoring got started at the 8:37 mark of the first period thanks to a Jeff Prough goal. Trailing by a goal after the first period the Jackals didnt seem to have much jump in their step being out shot 6-3.
The Second period was a different story. The Jackals unleashed the guns, firing 14 shots on goal and out shooting Trenton 15-4. The Devils took take a 2-0 lead at the 4:31 mark on a goal from Matt Cohen. Kaleb Betts made a beautiful pass to Steve Yetman who slammed home his 12th goal of the season to pull the game to 1-2. After the ice clean up the period would end at 2-1 Trenton.
The Jackals continued to play better hockey in the third period. The Jackals tied the game at 2-2 on a Benoit Doucet wrap around goal, his third goal of the season. Wes Cunningham and Josh Aspenlind assisted at the 3:29 mark. A dog fight ensued through out the final frame. Pierre-Luc Faubert intercepted the puck at the blue line at the 11:22 mark and fired a shot on goal that was tipped by Josh Aspenlind. Aspenlinds fifth goal of the season proved to be the game winner.
With the win the Jackals improve to 11-7-0-2 on the season. The Devils fall to 6-12-1-2 on the year.