News release
26 June 2007
Milan Maslonka & Justin Schmit duke it out during the Jackals 2006 Training Camp.
Open Tryout Camp Coming To First Arena In September
ELMIRA, NY The Elmira Jackals announced today the details of their 2nd Annual Pro Placement Camp to be held at First Arena this September.
The Elmira Jackals will hold the 2007 Elmira Jackals Professional Hockey Placement Camp at the First Arena in Elmira, New York, on September 14th 16th, 2007. General Managers, Head Coaches and Scouts will be invited from all ECHL, IHL, CHL and SPHL teams. This Tryout Camp will be open to the public for all sessions.
The 2007 Jackals Tryout Camp is the 2nd Annual Open Tryout, offering invitations to the 2007 Jackals Training Camp, in preparations of their inaugural ECHL season. During the 2006 Tryouts, Dan Veenema emerged and stayed with the Jackals roster for the entire 2006-07 season. Milan Maslonka and Jan Skvarka also spent time with Elmira after attending the camp; after playing in Elmira, Maslonka moved on to Youngstown of the CHL and even earned a call-up to the AHLs Hartford Wolfpack. Several players from the 2006 Placement Camp saw action in the SPHL, including: Leni DiCostanzo, Justin Schmit, Martin Kubaliak and Dan Hickman.
Only the most qualified players will be accepted. Camp fee is $299.00, which includes on-ice sessions and two-night hotel accommodations (Fri., Sept. 14th & Sat., Sept.15th). A $150 non-refundable deposit is required with registration.
1:00 pm 4:00 pm Players Arrive - Check into Holiday Inn/
8:00 pm 9:45 pm Off-Ice Workout/Testing.
2:30 pm 5:00 pm Meeting with Directors & Placement of Players.
Robbie S. Nichols - First Arena/Elmira Jackals General Manager
Steve Martinson Elmira Jackals Head Coach & Director of Hockey Operations
Frank Littlejohn Pro Hockey Player Elmira Jackals
Jimi Simmons Owner Elite Hockey Services/Scout
Edward Meek Elmira Jackals Administrative Assistant
Jim Carey Elmira Jackals Equipment Manager
For more information or to obtain a brochure and a registration form, please visit www.jackalshockey.com or contact the Camp Administrator Edward Meek at (607)-734-7825, ext. 2218.