News release
2 January 2009
Elmira, NY- The Elmira Jackals, proud member of the ECHL, announced today that forward Robin Big Snake who originally singed in August, has joined the team and will see his first action in Elmira when the Jackals return to home ice on Friday and Saturday January, 9th and 10th for a double header with the Johnstown Chiefs.
Hailing from Siksiki Nation, Alberta, Big Snake enters his third season of action with Jackals Head Coach Steve Martinson. In the 2005-2006 season for the Rockford Ice Hogs, Robin netted 46 points and amassed 423 minutes in penalties. Finishing the season with 27 goals, Big Snake ranked third on the team, while leading the UHL in fighting majors.
Big Snake again had a busy season in 2006-2007 when he racked up 42 points to outline his 330 minutes in penalties. Over the course of his three year professional hockey career, the 61 220 pounder has scored 49 goals and racked up 1,109 penalty minutes all in 186 games.
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