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December 26 - Jackals defeat Chiefs 2-0

Above: David Shantz leads the Jackals to victory over the Johnstown Chiefs with a shutout.  Click here to view more photos from this game.

December 6 - Jackals win 3-2

Above: Trenton goalie Jason Smith denies Benoit Doucet on the doorstep in the second period.  The Jackals fell behind in the game 2-0 before mounting a comeback with goals from Steve Yetman, Benoit Doucet and Josh Aspinlind.  Mitch O'Keefe got the win in net. More photos to come.

December 5 - The Jackals win a physical battle over the Reading Royals 6-3.

November 28 - The Jackals earned a point tonight while loosing to the Cyclones 4-3 in a shootout

Above: Ryan Gibbons digs for a loose puck during second period action.  Click here or on the photo above  to view more photos from this game.

November 22 - The Jackals continue to win on the road this time defeating the Reading Royals 5-1.

Above: Pierre Luc Faubert just tucked home a loose puck to give the Jackals 4-0 lead at 6:35 of the second period.  Click here or the photo above to view more photos from this game.

November 21 - Steve Yetman scored the only goal for Elmira but that was all they would need as they defeated Trenton 1-0 behind the superb net minding of Mitch O'Keefe.

Above: Mitch O'Keefe makes a save during his shutout 1-0 win over Trenton.  Click here or the photo above to view more photos from this game.

November 15 - Tonight the Jackals ran into a very hot goalie in Wheeling's David Brown.  Steve Yetman netted Elmira's only goal on a first period penalty shot.

Above: David Brown led the Nailers to the win over Elmira tonight.  Click the photo or here to view more photos from this game.

November 14 - If you missed tonight's game, shame on you!  The Jackals won a see saw battle with the Cincinnati Cyclones 7-6 on the strength of Steve Yetman's hat trick!

Above: Steve Yetman's third period shot tickles the twine for his second goal of the game off a beautiful drop pass from Tyler Donati.  Yetman would go on to net the hat trick giving the Jackals a 7-6 lead and the win over Cincinnati. Click here or the photo above to view more photos from this game

November 11 - The Jackals honored all US Veterans at tonight's game but the Royals spoiled the evening when they came from behind to beat the Jackals 3-2 in a shootout.

Above: We all know the sport we love is a game of inches.  With the score tied 2-2 in the third period the Jackals missed a golden opportunity to take the lead when Steve Yetman couldn't quite get a handle on this bouncing puck and bury it in the wide open net.  The Jackals will try to get back to their winning ways Friday when they take on the defending champion Cincinnati Cyclones at First Arena.  Click here or the photo above for more photos from this game.

November 1 - The Jackals defeated the Trenton Devils tonight 4-3 in a shootout

Above: Watson and Harrison dropped the gloves in this game and gave us a very entertaining heavyweight tilt.  Click here or the photo above to view more photos from this game.

October 31 - The Jackals got revenge on the Steelheads tonight with a 3-2 OT win.  Wes Cunningham scored the game winner in the extra session.

Above: Wes Cunningham is mobbed by his teammates after he tallied the game winning goal in OT.  Click here or the photo above to view more photos from this game.

October 29 - The Jackals lost to the Idaho Steelheads tonight by a score of 4-3.

Above: Moises Gutierrez puts Elmira on the board early on a nice feed from Benoit Doucet.  Click here or the photo to view more photos from this game.

October 25 - The Jackals fell to the Augusta Lynx 5-3 tonight.

Click here or the photo above to view photos from this game.

October 24 - The Jackals defeated the Augusta Lynx 4-3 in overtime on the strength of Wes Cunningham's first career pro goal and another 4 point night from the ECHL's leading scorer Tyler Donati.

Above:  Wes Cunningham #41 is about to unleash a twisted wrister which would win the game for Elmira 4-3 in OT.  Click here for more photos from this game.

October 19 - Jackals win first road game of year 3-2 over Trenton.

Above: Kaleb Betts scores to put Elmira up 2-1 in the third period.  Moments later...

...Steve Yetmen's goal put Elmira up 3-1.  Trenton would score on the PP with the goalie pulled to close the gap to 3-2 but it was not enough as the Jackals held on to take the road win.  Click here or either photo to view a complete gallery from this game.

Jackals win season opener 5-2 over Reading!

Above: Tyler Donati puts the finishing touches on a 5 point night by burying this empty net goal late in the third period.  Tyler racked up 2 goals and 3 assists on the night as the Jackals defeated the Reading Royals 5-2 to open the season.  click here to view more photos from this game 

October 11, preseason game vs. Trenton

Above: #18 Josh Aspenlind is not afraid to play the body to force a turnover as you will see in this game's gallery.  Click here to view photos from this 5-4 OT loss to Trenton

October 10, preseason game vs. Trenton

Above: Pierre-Luc Faubert returned from Binghamton and made his first preseason appearance of the season for the Jackals.  Trenton won the game 5-4 in a shootout.  Click for more photos from this game.

October 9, Jackals first preseason game

Above: Last year's leading scorer Benoit Doucet scored the only goal for Elmira in a 2-1 loss to the Reading Royals at First Arena.  Click here to view more photos from this first preseason game.

Training camp Day 2 October 4th

Above: Kaleb Betts plays the puck during drills during day two of Jackals Camp Saturday.  Click to view image gallery from day two at Jackals Camp

Training camp opened today October 3rd

The Jackals officially opened training camp today at First Arena on the practice rink while Event rink ice is given a chance to completely cure.  Above players pause to listen to instruction from head coach Steve Martinson between drills. Click to view image gallery of day one at camp.

Let There Be Ice!

September 30 - Today arena staff began the process of laying down the ice surface on the Event Arena floor.  Click to see more photos from today's process.

8 Jackals players suit up for the BSens and take on the WBS Pens in preseason game.

L to R: Chris St. Croix, Benoit Doucet, Brett Pilkington, Kaleb Betts

Pierre-Luc Faubert, Guillaume Lepine, Mike Gauthier and Moisis Gutierrez

The SWB Pens won the game 2-1 but Doucet scored the only goal for Binghamton with an assist from Kaleb Betts.

Ryan Gibbons, Gord Burnett and Ryan Palmer and Slavomir Tomko are the latest additions to the Jackals roster. JACKALS RELEASE

The Jackals roster continues to expand!  Four more players were added today including three forwards and a defenseman. JACKALS RELEASE

Above: (Left) Forward Moises Gutierrez, shown here playing for the Texas Wildcatters, and Topher Scott are two of the four players added to the Jackals lineup today.

The Jackals add four more players to the training camp roster including defenseman Chris St. Croix and  forwards  Tyler Hirsch, Steve Yetman and Josh Aspendlind.  JACKALS RELEASE

Above: Tyler Hirsch is one of the four players added to the Jackals roster today.

Jackals sign four more players including returning Jackal Brett Pilkington.  Also signed are Mike Gaulthier, Rob McVicar and Kevin Desfosses JACKALS RELEASE

Above: Brett Pilkkington

Jackals trade Elgin Reid to the Wheeling Nailers for the rights to Steve McJannet NAILERS RELEASE

Jackals sign Robin Big Snake and Kaleb Betts for upcoming season. ECHL NEWS  JACKALS RELEASE

Jackals announce affiliation with the Binghamton Senators of the AHL for upcoming season.

08-09 Jackals Team Slogan

"Feel The Bite!"

The Elmira Jackals announced today that they have signed an affiliation agreement with the Binghamton Senators of the AHL for the 08-09 season.  B-Sens Executive Vice President of Operations, Tom Mitchell was on hand with Jackals and First Arena GM Robbie Nichols to make the announcement of the two teams working relationship for the upcoming season.  This move makes total sense and will afford Twin Tiers Hockey Fans a unique opportunity to follow the careers of each clubs stars.  How sweet it will be to spin over to Binghamton and catch a game if a Jackal player gets called up.  Plus, Sens fans may wish to catch a Jackals game or two to see how things are going down on the "Farm". Press Release

Get used to seeing this on many Jackals media including season schedules and the web site.  "Feel The Bite!" was announced as the 08-09 Jackals slogan.  Can YOU feel it?

Also announced tonight are the first three players signed by the Jackals for the 08-09 season.  Returning to the Jackals are second year scoring tandem Benoit Doucet and Pierre Luc Faubert.  Joining that dynamic duo is defenseman Brandon Roach.  Many more players will be announced in the coming weeks so stay tuned.

The Jackals also announced the replacement for Grady Whittenburg.  Nick Hulburg has been hired to handle the play by play duties behind the Jackals mic.  Nick joins the ranks of Tom Callahan, Owen Newkirk, and Grady Whittenburg as the play  by play men of the Elmira Jackals. Read press release.

The Jackals will play three preseason games this year at First Arena.  On October 9th the Jackals will host heated rival the Reading Royals.  Then on October 10th and 11th the Trenton Devils will be in town for two preseason games.  Tickets for all three preseason games are included with all Jackals Season Ticket packages.  Don't Delay, get your season tickets today! 

It has been confirmed!  The Jackals WILL host a Pro Placement Camp this Summer.  On August 29, 30 and 31 hopeful prospects will compete for an invite to Jackals training camp in October.  I hope to see many of my friends again at this camp.  It's always been a fun way to cool down in the dog days of late summer.

Many concerts for First Arena were also announced tonight including a December 13th Christmas Concert by Vince Gill and Amy Grant!  I will get more details and post them here in the coming days.

Click to  view more photos from the press conference.

08-09 Jackals Schedule released

Jackals to open season at home on October 17 vs. division rival Reading Royals.  The Jackals will see three new opponents invade First Arena next season for the first time including the Augusta Lynx, Florida Everblades and the Idaho Steelheads.  I have posted the complete Jackals 08-09 schedule here reflecting several schedule changes.

Like you, I am anxiously awaiting roster announcements for the upcoming season.  I will post the 08-09 Jackals roster here as soon as players are officially signed.  Have you purchased your season tickets yet? 

I have moved all this season's photo gallery photos to the scores page.

I hope you enjoy your visit to GoJackalsGo.com and come back often to check out the changes on the site.  Please feel free to participate in our fan polls and our Jackals fan forums and to view our galleries.

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BIG NEWS

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Jackals and BSens join forces

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