News release
22 March 2007
Curtis Tidball dukes it out against Rockford in February.
Elmira, NY The Elmira Jackals announced today that enforcer Curtis Tidball is expected to return to the lineup against the Kalamazoo Wings Friday night.
Tidball has not played since March 2nd against Flint when he was sent crashing feet-first, full-speed into the end boards and suffered a lower body injury. But the dynamic forward is expected to be activated from the Injured Reserve Friday in preparation for the Jackals two-game home stand against the K-Wings this weekend.
In 43 games for the Jackals this season, Tidball has 4 points (1 goal, 3 assists) and is 2nd in the United Hockey League in penalty minutes (286) and majors (22). He trails only Rockfords Robin Big Snake in both categories 295 minutes and 23 majors in 61 games played. He currently ranks 12th on the Jackals All-Time Penalty Minutes Chart, needing 14 PIMs to pass Carl Drakensjo in 11th and 34 PIMs to crack the Top Ten.
In other news, defenseman R.C. Lyke has been placed on a 45-day Non-Roster Spot after suffering a season ending knee injury. Lyke appeared in 50 games for the Jackals this season, scoring 8 points (1 goal, 7 assists) and 70 penalty minutes. He played his 300th career pro game on March 17th at First Arena against Muskegon.