News release
21 March 2010
Johnstown Chiefs (16-38-7-4) at Elmira Jackals (34-22-4-2)
The Elmira Jackals host the Johnstown Chiefs for the final time at First Arena at 4:05 p.m before the Chiefs move to Greenville, S.C. beginning next season.
The Jackals are 8-0 against the Chiefs this season, including a 5-0 record in games that have gone to overtime or a shootout. The Jackals last defeated the Chiefs back on Mar. 7 in an overtime comeback victory, 5-4.
After today, the Jackals go on the road for six of their last eight games of the regular season.
Sunday, Mar. 21: Jackals Trading Cards (MultiMedia Services)/Skate with the Jackals
Friday's loss to Reading was only the Jackals' second by more than three goals this season, with the other coming on Dec. 12 in Toledo. In both games, the Jackals allowed at least four-straight goals to close out the contests.
Starting today, the Jackals will play their final nine games over the next 15 days. On Tuesday, the Jackals will begin a stretch of five games in six days, with the lone off day coming next Thursday.
The Jackals are perfect in their last 14 short-handed situations and have not allowed an opponent power-play goal since last Sunday's game in Reading. Their penalty kill leads the league at 87.0%.