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Monsters, Thiessen Shut Down IceHogs, 2-0

January 21, 2017 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Cleveland Monsters News Release


CLEVELAND - The AHL's defending Calder Cup Champions, the Cleveland Monsters, proudly powered by Constellation, defeated the Rockford IceHogs on Friday in front of 13,112 fans at The Q by a final score of 2-0. With the win, the Monsters improved to 18-15-1-3 overall this season and with a .541 points percentage, currently sit alone in fourth place in the AHL's Central Division standings.

After a scoreless first period, Monsters defenseman Blake Siebenaler provided Cleveland with a 1-0 lead at 17:17 of the middle frame thanks to an even-strength, transition setup from Justin Scott and Sonny Milano. In the third, former IceHog Alex Broadhurst collected his eighth marker of the season, a five-on-five finish made possible by assists from T.J. Tynan and John Ramage at 13:31, that established the Monsters' final margin of victory at 2-0.

Monsters goaltender Brad Thiessen impressed in victory, improving to 1-3-0 in net for Cleveland by virtue of a 32-save performance, just the second shutout notched by a Monsters net-minder this season. Meanwhile, IceHogs backstop Jeff Glass collected 17 saves in defeat to fall to 2-2-0 between the pipes this year.

Next up for the Monsters, it's a Saturday road clash vs. the Grand Rapids Griffins with full coverage, live from Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, MI, underway at 7:00 pm on 99X and the Monsters Hockey Network.

Tickets for every Monsters home game start at just $10 and are on sale now! Full and partial season ticket memberships are also available and provide you with the best seat locations, custom member benefits and the lowest ticket prices. Group outing and birthday bash packages for 10 or more people are also on sale now. All tickets can be purchased by visiting ClevelandMonsters.com, calling (216) 420-0000, visiting The Q Box Office or any Northern Ohio Discount Drug Mart. Be sure to follow the Monsters on Twitter @monstershockey, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/clevelandmonsters, and on Instagram at www.instagram.com/monstershockey .

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