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56-634: On March 10, 2017, after unsuccessfully trying to the sell the team and the arena, the Chemung County Industrial Development Agency made an agreement to sell the arena to Brian Barrett but not the Jackals, announcing that the Jackals would fold after the end of the 2016–17 season. The Jackals were founded as a member of the United Hockey League before the 2000–01 season and were affiliated with

112-540: A county executive and a 15-seat legislature. All 15 members are elected from single-member districts . As of 2024, the Chemung County Legislature includes 13 Republicans and 2 Democrats. Chemung County is a part of the 23rd congressional district , represented by Republican Nick Langworthy . In presidential elections, Chemung County tends to vote Republican. Only two Democrats ( Lyndon B. Johnson in 1964 and Bill Clinton in 1996) have carried

168-477: A pre-game ceremony in which a large alligator was brought onto the ice to pay tribute to the team's name and logo, as well as Florida's vast population of reptile species. The Everblades won their first Kelly Cup on May 23, 2012, against the Las Vegas Wranglers . Brandon MacLean scored the championship-winning-goal in overtime during game five. Everblades goaltender, John Muse , was named

224-400: A local board of directors who would decide how the money should be invested in the community. However, despite an increase in average attendance from 2,200 in 2013–14 to 2,557 in 2014–15, the team still lost money. The owner indicated that an attendance of 3,200 would have been the break-even point for a profit. In 2015–16 , the Jackals set a team record of 21 road wins, missed the playoffs for

280-886: A professional minor league ice hockey team based in Estero, Florida , in the Cape Coral-Fort Myers metropolitan area . They play in the ECHL and are affiliated with the St. Louis Blues of the National Hockey League (NHL) and the Springfield Thunderbirds of the American Hockey League (AHL) starting in the 2024–25 ECHL season . Their home games are played at Hertz Arena . The Everblades were founded in 1998. They play in

336-573: Is a county in the U.S. state of New York . The population was 84,148 as of the 2020 census . Its county seat is Elmira . Its name is derived from a Delaware Indian village whose name means "big horn" in the Seneca language . The county is part of the Southern Tier region of the state. Chemung County comprises the Elmira, NY Metropolitan Statistical Area , which is also included in

392-730: Is water. Chemung County is in the southwestern part of New York State, along the Pennsylvania border, in a part of New York called the Southern Tier and is also part of the Finger Lakes Region. The Southern Tier Expressway runs through the County east-west near the Pennsylvania border, between Waverly , New York and Corning , New York via Elmira , New York . As of the 2000 census , there were 91,070 people, 35,049 households and 23,272 families residing in

448-539: The 2016–17 season . Under Leger, the team struggled and was in last place in the league, leading management to release him on January 13, 2017. He was replaced by assistant coach Mike Duco on an interim basis. On March 10, 2017, the IDA announced that it had an agreement to sell First Arena to local businessman Brian Barrett. As part of the agreement, it was announced that the Elmira Jackals would cease operations at

504-714: The Idaho Steelheads . In 2024, the Everblades became the first team to win three straight Kelly Cups by defeating the Kansas City Mavericks 4 game to 1. 1998–99 : John Brophy Award (Bob Ferguson) 1999–00 : Brabham Cup John Brophy Award ( Bob Ferguson ) Plus Performer Award (Andy MacIntyre) 2000–01 : Executive of the Year (Craig Brush) 2003–04 : Gingher Memorial Trophy 2004–05 : Gingher Memorial Trophy Reebok Goaltender of

560-504: The NHL after playing for the club: Florida Everblades that played in the NHL before playing with the team: Individual records Individual streaks Former Florida Everblades goalie Marc Magliarditi was inducted into the ECHL's Hall of Fame on January 23, 2013. Magliarditi played for the Everblades from 1998 through 2001. Florida Everblades President and General Manager Craig Brush

616-513: The National Hockey League 's Columbus Blue Jackets . Eventually, they severed ties with the Blue Jackets and were unaffiliated for the rest of their years in the UHL. During this time, their average attendance was 3,080 per game and they had 31 sellouts. Their largest crowd was a standing-room of 4,000, on October 13, 2006. Prior to their first season, their home arena was still not complete and

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672-575: The Reading Royals in six games. The Jackals severed ties with the Blue Jackets and Crunch at the conclusion of the 2007–08 season and became the affiliates of the NHL's Ottawa Senators and AHL's Binghamton Senators . During the 2008–09 regular season, the Jackals went 39–26–2–5 for 85 points to finish third in the North Division. The Jackals were able to clinch a playoff berth but fell in

728-606: The Syracuse Crunch , giving the Jackals a dual NHL affiliation for the first time (as they were still affiliated the Senators). Head coach Steve Martinson , who had been with the franchise since its inaugural year in the ECHL, signed with the Chicago Express , a new expansion team of the ECHL, leaving Elmira with a 117–76–23 record. Malcolm Cameron succeeded Martinson as head coach before the 2010–11 season but

784-548: The 10th anniversary logo in 2007–08 , the 15th anniversary logo in 2012–13 , the 20th anniversary logo in 2017–18 , and the 25th anniversary logo in 2022–23 . Playoff Appearances The 2008–09 team played 71 games because of scheduling changes caused by the Augusta Lynx and Fresno Falcons ceasing operations mid-season. Four of the five teams (Florida, Charlotte, South Carolina, Mississippi) played 71 games, with Gwinnett playing 72. The 2019–20 ECHL season

840-723: The Elmira- Corning , NY Combined Statistical Area . Many signs posted along roads in Chemung County refer to the area as " Mark Twain Country," because the noted author lived and wrote for many years in Elmira. Chemung County was formed from 520 square miles (1,300 km ) of Tioga County in 1836. In 1854, Chemung County was divided and 110 square miles (280 km ) became Schuyler County , reducing Chemung to 410 square miles (1,100 km ), its current size. In

896-477: The First Arena for the 2012–13 season. The legislature ratified the agreement on July 9, 2012. On July 24, 2012, the county announced that First Arena would be sold to local businessman Tom Freeman, at the completion of the 2012–13 season. On September 8, 2012, Jackals head coach Bingham resigned one month before the season started. The Jackals were able to find a quick replacement by announcing Dwight Mullens as

952-460: The Fury in a four-game sweep. In 2004–05 , the Jackals fired head coach Todd Brost mid-season after posting a 19–35–5 record. Brost was replaced by former Philadelphia Flyers tough guy Dave Schultz but then posted a 5–16–0 record. The Jackals did not qualify for the playoffs for the first time. Shultz was then replaced by Perry Florio for the 2005–06 season . After another unsuccessful season,

1008-763: The Gingher Memorial Trophy by defeating the Kalamazoo Wings 4–1 in the Eastern Conference finals and went on to win the Kelly Cup over the Las Vegas Wranglers . In 2018, the Everblades went 12–2 through three rounds of conference playoffs and won the Gingher Memorial Trophy before losing the Kelly Cup in seven games to the Colorado Eagles . In 2022, the Everblades went 12–3 through three rounds of conference playoffs and won

1064-690: The Gingher Memorial Trophy by defeating the Newfoundland Growlers 4–1 in the Eastern Conference finals and went on to win the Kelly Cup in five games against the Toledo Walleye . In the 1999–00, 2008–09, 2017–18, and 2020–21 seasons, the Everblades won the Brabham Cup , a trophy given to the team that has the best regular season record in the league. The Everblades took the trophy with 108 points in 1999–2000 and 112 points in 2017–18. The 2008–09 and 2020–21 trophies were awarded to

1120-564: The Hurricanes to new majority owner Thomas Dundon . After the 2018–19 season, the Everblades dropped the Hurricanes affiliation for the first time and partnered with the Nashville Predators . It was then announced on August 5, 2019, that Karmanos had sold both the team and arena to David Hoffmann, a Naples, Florida , resident and real estate investor. Starting in the 2022–23 season, the Everblades ended their affiliation with

1176-517: The Jackals for the 2014–15 season and the Jackals would also not renew their affiliation agreement with the NHL's Ottawa Senators . Instead, they signed a multi-year agreement to be the ECHL affiliate of the NHL's Buffalo Sabres and the AHL's Rochester Americans . The Jackals also hired Jamie Russell as head coach. At the start of the season, the Jackals announced that they were now "community owned." Any profit above operating cost would be turned over to

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1232-399: The Jackals hired a new general manager, Robbie Nichols , and a new coach, Kris Waltze. At the beginning of the 2006–07 season , Waltze posted a 13–13–0 record before being demoted to assistant coach and Nichols taking over as head coach. Nichols led the team to a 9–12–1 record before he suffered a minor stroke during an away game. Paul Gillis then filled in as head coach for the remainder of

1288-468: The Jackals spent the first 10 games of their inaugural season on the road. The Jackals returned to their unfinished arena in Elmira for their first home game, on November 11, 2000. The arena still had a crowd of 3,378 in the Jackals' 5–2 win. Overall, the Jackals finished that season 32–33–9 for second place in the Northeast Division and a berth in the UHL playoffs. Elmira was named franchise of

1344-555: The Kelly Cup Finals MVP award. In April 2013, owner Peter Karmanos, Jr. announced he would be selling the team along with Germain Arena to "simplify things" in his life, as he had just retired from the company he founded, Compuware . The team was made for sale and was being shopped by Park Lane, a sports investment-banking firm that specializes in the sale of sports teams. In 2018, Karmanos gave up majority control of

1400-603: The Predators and entered a multi-year agreement with the Florida Panthers . On June 13, 2024, team president Craig Brush announced that the team would not be renewing its agreement with the Panthers. On July 10 of that year, the Everblades announced a new multi-year agreement with the St. Louis Blues . Through the Everblades' history, they have had five anniversary logos: the fifth anniversary logo in 2002–03 ,

1456-532: The South Division of the Eastern Conference in the ECHL. They have failed to qualify for the playoffs just once in team history (2013–14) and have made seven appearances in the Kelly Cup finals, winning in 2012, 2022, 2023, and 2024; the latter three appearances constituted the first three-peat in ECHL history. The team was founded in 1998 by Craig Brush, Peter Karmanos Jr. , and Thomas Thewes and

1512-530: The Year ( Chris Madden ) 2005–06 : Sportsmanship Award ( Steve Saviano ) Reebok Equipment Manager of the Year (John Jennings) 2008–09 : Brabham Cup CCM U+ Most Valuable Player ( Kevin Baker ) Leading Scorer (Kevin Baker) 2011–12 : Gingher Memorial Trophy Kelly Cup Kelly Cup Playoffs Most Valuable Player ( John Muse ) 2012–13 : Leading Scorer ( Mathieu Roy ) 2015–16 : ECHL CCM Rookie of

1568-516: The arena owner failed to pay $ 136,234 in taxes for three years and being hit with a foreclosure order by Chemung County . The Jackals continued to play not knowing if or when they would be locked out by the county. Jackals and First Arena 's general manager, Robbie Nichols , and assistant general manager, Don Lewis, were fired in January 2012 and replaced by Matt Hufnagel. The operator of First Arena filed two lawsuits, one against Nichols and Lewis and

1624-405: The county since 1920. It voted for George W. Bush in 2004 by a 10.85% margin. In 2008, the margin was much closer, but voters still gave John McCain a 1.23% win over Barack Obama . In 2012, Mitt Romney carried the county by 2.33%. In 2016, Donald Trump carried Chemung County with 55.64% of the vote compared to Hillary Clinton 's 38.09%. Trump carried the county again in 2020 with over 55% of

1680-402: The county's interest in maintaining the viability of the arena and the team. The IDA announced they would use $ 1 million to pay off team debts so any new owner could have a nearly-clean financial slate. After the 2015–16 season, head coach Jamie Russell left the organization after two seasons and no playoff appearances. On July 25, 2016, the Jackals announced David Leger as the new head coach for

1736-410: The county. The population density was 223 people per square mile (86 people/km ). There were 37,745 housing units at an average density of 92 units per square mile (36/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 90.96% White , 5.82% Black or African American , 0.23% Native American , 0.78% Asian , 0.02% Pacific Islander , 0.75% from other races , and 1.44% from two or more races. 1.77% of

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1792-479: The early seventeenth century, that they choose to identify simply as "American". 96.2% spoke English and 1.6% Spanish as their first language. There were 35,049 households, of which 31.00% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.80% were married couples living together, 12.40% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.60% were non-families. 27.90% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.20% had someone living alone who

1848-651: The end of the season. The Jackals played their final game on April 8, a 5–0 loss at home to the Adirondack Thunder . By June 2017, Barrett backed out of the negotiations with the county and First Arena remained operated by the IDA. One year later, the Federal Hockey League expanded to Elmira with the Elmira Enforcers in 2018, owned by Elmira Pioneers co-owner Robbie Nichols . Chemung County, New York Chemung County

1904-602: The foreclosure proceedings. On the ice, the Jackals had their best ECHL season and Bingham led the Jackals to a 45–22–5 record and captured the Eastern Conference regular season title. The Jackals advanced to the 2012 Kelly Cup playoffs for their fifth straight season, falling in the second round to the Florida Everblades in five games. On May 30, 2012, the county entered into a memorandum of understanding with Elmira Downtown Arena and Southern Tier Economic Development to allow Elmira Downtown Arena to continue operating

1960-893: The late 1870s, the Greenback Party became prominent in Chemung and nearby counties in western New York. Here it was primarily allied with labor in a critique of capital, reaching its peak in 1878, the year following the Great Railroad Strike of 1877 and the Scranton General Strike in Pennsylvania. There were also strikes that year in Albany, Syracuse and Buffalo, starting with the railroad workers. In Steuben and Chemung counties, Greenbackers were elected to county councils in 1878 instead of Democrats, and others were elected from there and nearby counties to

2016-486: The morning of November 29, 2007, where several players sustained minor injuries. After three seasons of being out of playoff contention in the United Hockey League, the Jackals qualified for the 2008 Kelly Cup playoffs . The Jackals completed the season with a 41–24–0–7 with 89 points to finish second in the North Division. However, their success was short lived as they lost in the conference quarterfinals to

2072-458: The most valuable player of the 2012 Kelly Cup playoffs. Florida won the 2012 Kelly Cup playoffs with a 4–1 victory at home in front of a standing-room-only crowd of 7,290. The first period saw Las Vegas Wranglers goalie Joe Fallon beaten by Justin Shugg and Mike Ratchuk, but Las Vegas edged back to even the score by the third, with Ash Goldie and Peter MacArthur beating John Muse to force

2128-483: The other against Chemung County, the county executive, county treasurer and Southern Tier Economic Development. This statement by the owner's lawyers was released: "The truth will come out. Fact of the matter is the money was here to pay the taxes. And the fact is Robbie Nichols told the Afrs it was paid." Afr, the Jackals and First Arena owner, requested that the legislature hold off their vote until June 30, 2012, to continue

2184-399: The overtime. At 4:54 into the overtime, after Ryan Donald passed to Matt Beca , who in turn sent the puck to Brandon MacLean, who beat Fallon and secured the victory. The win earned Florida the 2012 Kelly Cup and secured a perfect home record of 11–0 in the postseason (two victories over Greenville and three each over Elmira , Kalamazoo , and Las Vegas ). Additionally, John Muse earned

2240-421: The population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 16.4% were of German , 15.7% Irish , 12.5% English , 11.8% Italian , 7.8% American and 6.3% Polish ancestry according to Census 2000 [1] . Most of those claiming to be of "American" ancestry are of English descent and, in upstate New York, also in some cases of Dutch descent, but have family that has been in the country for so long, in many cases since

2296-547: The rafters of Germain Arena. Hartlieb's number was retired in a ceremony before a game against the Orlando Solar Bears on October 19, 2012. Hartlieb was presented with an ECHL Championship ring (he filled in on with the team in the 2011–12 regular season, but did not appear in the playoffs), and hoisted the Kelly Cup. A banner made with his number was hung to the rafters of Germain Arena next to Berg and Buckley's. Florida Everblades alumni that advanced to play in

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2352-554: The season where the Jackals finished last in the division. During the 2007 offseason, the Jackals joined the ECHL with a new logo, jerseys and coach Steve Martinson . They became affiliates of the National Hockey League's Columbus Blue Jackets and American Hockey League 's Syracuse Crunch . Returning from a loss in Cincinnati , the team bus was involved in crash on Interstate 90 in Pennsylvania early in

2408-627: The second round to the Cincinnati Cyclones, 4-games-to-0. The team further improved under Martinson during the 2009–10 regular season when the Jackals finished first in the East Division and made the ECHL playoffs for the third straight season. However, the Jackals fell in the first round to the Florida Everblades in five games. In 2010, the Jackals affiliated with the NHL's Anaheim Ducks and their AHL affiliate,

2464-471: The state legislature, gaining votes of more than 25 percent in several of the Southern Tier counties. It gradually declined after that, due to internal dissension and the strength of the two major parties. According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 411 square miles (1,060 km ), of which 407 square miles (1,050 km ) is land and 3.4 square miles (8.8 km ) (0.8%)

2520-505: The team with the best points percentage due to imbalanced schedules, where the Everblades had 0.725 and 0.667 winning percentages, respectively. The Florida Everblades won the Kelly Cup in 2012 taking the series 4 games to 1 over the Las Vegas Wranglers . A decade later, they won the Cup in 2022 in another five game series, defeating the Toledo Walleye 4 games to 1. The Everblades would repeat as champions in 2023 4 games to none over

2576-502: The team's new coach. On April 10, 2013, the Jackals held a press conference to name Tom Freeman and Nathan Cook the new owners of the First Arena and the Jackals. Now under the new ownership, the Jackals completed the 2013–14 season with a 24–40–3–5 record and third place in the Atlantic Division but missed the playoffs for the first time since joining the ECHL in 2007. The Devils decided to not renew their affiliation with

2632-481: The third straight year, and the average attendance was still only 2,500 per game. On April 28, 2016, the Chemung County Executive announced that the Chemung County Industrial Development Agency (IDA) would assume temporary ownership of First Arena and the Jackals until a new owner can be found. The move was made due to the ongoing team losses and the ability to pay rent to the arena combined with

2688-668: The trophy was given to the champion of the Eastern Conference; the Everblades beat the Reading Royals 3–2 to win the conference but lost the Kelly Cup to the Idaho Steelheads . In 2005, the Gingher trophy was given to the American Conference champion. The Everblades beat the Charlotte Checkers 4–2 to win the conference before losing to the Trenton Titans in the Cup finals. In 2012, the Everblades won

2744-504: The vote. Education in Chemung County is provided by various private and public institutions. High school students and adults have access to GST BOCES . BOCES provides vocation-style training in a wide range of fields as well as adult education and special education. Chemung County Library District † - County Seat †† - Former Village 42°08′N 76°46′W  /  42.14°N 76.76°W  / 42.14; -76.76 Florida Everblades The Florida Everblades are

2800-617: The year for the UHL. The Jackals lost in the first round. In their second season, the Jackals earned a 45–21–8 record with 98 points for first in the East in the regular season. In the playoffs, they won Eastern Conference Championship before falling to the Muskegon Fury in the Colonial Cup finals, where they were defeated in six games. The Jackals returned the Colonial Cup finals again two years later in 2004. They once again lost to

2856-471: Was $ 36,415, and the median family income was $ 43,994. Males had a median income of $ 35,076 versus $ 24,215 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 18,264. About 9.10% of families and 13.00% of the population were below the poverty line , including 18.40% of those under age 18 and 6.80% of those age 65 or over. Before 1974, Chemung County was governed by a board of supervisors. On January 1, 1974, executive and legislative powers were split between

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2912-433: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.97. Age distribution was 24.40% under the age of 18, 8.80% from 18 to 24, 28.30% from 25 to 44, 22.90% from 45 to 64, and 15.60% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 97.70 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.30 males. The median household income

2968-637: Was inducted into the ECHL Hall of Fame on February 5, 2016. Brush has served as the team's President and General Manager since the team's inception in 1998 and he oversees all aspects of both the hockey club and the sports complex. Brush also served as the Chairman of the ECHL Board of Governors for three seasons from 2003 through 2006. The Everblades have won the E.A. Gingher Memorial Trophy five times, in 2004 , 2005 , 2012 , 2018 and 2022 . In 2004,

3024-640: Was named based on the Florida Everglades . The Everblades' logo features a gator-head design fused in the form of an ice skate. Barnstorm Creative Group, a Vancouver graphic design company, designed the logo. Barnstorm was contacted by Carolina Hurricanes owner Peter Karmanos Jr. , who came up with the idea of choosing the Everblades' colors as blue and green, in tribute to the Hartford Whalers team that Karmanos moved to Raleigh, North Carolina . The Everblades' inaugural home opener featured

3080-490: Was replaced mid-season by former coach and general manager Robbie Nichols. The Jackals finished the season with a third-place finish in the North Division and their fourth consecutive ECHL playoff berth, but fell in the first round to the Greenville Road Warriors in four games. Pat Bingham was then hired as head coach for the 2011–12 season . On February 21, 2012, the Jackals season was threatened after

3136-662: Was suspended on March 12, 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic , and the rest of the season was cancelled on March 14, 2020. Berg and Buckley's numbers were retired during a pre-game ceremony on October 19, 2007, as the Everblades hosted the Mississippi Sea Wolves , in what would be the Sea Wolves' first official regular season game after being placed on a two-year hiatus due to the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina . Banners made with their jersey numbers were hung to

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