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


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CLEVELAND - The Cleveland Monsters, proud American Hockey League affiliate of the NHL's Columbus Blue Jackets, defeated the San Jose Barracuda on Saturday at The Q by a final score of 4-1. With the win, the Monsters improved to 2-2-0-0 overall this season and with a .500 points percentage, currently sit tied for third place in the AHL's Central Division standings.

The Monsters claimed a 1-0 lead in the game's first minute when Carter Camper posted an even-strength marker 35 seconds into the action on feeds from Markus Hannikainen and Tyler Motte. In the middle frame, Cleveland doubled their advantage at 12:56 when John Ramage scalded an unassisted five-on-five wrister past San Jose net-minder Troy Grosenick to make it 2-0 for the home team.

In the final stanza, Brandon Bollig pulled the visitors within a goal at 2-1 with an even-strength finish at 1:57, but Miles Koules netted his first of the season at 8:25, thanks to power-play helpers from Dean Kukan and Motte that pushed Cleveland's edge to 3-1. An empty-net finish from Motte at 19:07, set up by Alex Broadhurst and Cameron Gaunce, ultimately sealed a 4-1 win for the Monsters in the first-ever meeting between Cleveland and San Jose in the two teams' franchise histories.

Monsters goaltender Brad Thiessen improved to 2-1-0 in net this season by virtue of an 18-save performance, while Grosenick fell to 2-2-0 between the pipes for San Jose despite stopping 18 pucks in defeat.

Next up for the Monsters, it's a Sunday rematch vs. the Barracuda with full coverage, live from The Q, underway at 5:00 pm on 99X and the Monsters Hockey Network.

Full and partial season ticket memberships are on sale now and provide you with the best seat locations, custom member benefits and the lowest ticket prices starting at only $10 per game. 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/monstershockey, and on Instagram at www.instagram.com/monstershockey .

The Cleveland Monsters are part of the Cleveland Cavaliers and Quicken Loans Arena organization and also owned by a group led by Cavaliers Majority Owner and Quicken Loans Founder and Chairman Dan Gilbert. The group also owns and operates the Cleveland Gladiators of the Arena Football League playing at Quicken Loans Arena and the Canton Charge of the NBA G League playing in nearby Canton, Ohio at the Canton Civic Center.

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