ECHL Today - April 14
April 14, 2016 - ECHL (ECHL) News Release
A preview of ECHL Kelly Cup Playoff games for Thursday, April 14, 2016
Western Conference Quarterfinals (Best of Seven)
#5 Idaho Steelheads at #4 Allen Americans 7:05 p.m. CT
Game 1
Series Matchup Sheet
- Idaho's Zach Yuen was fifth among defensemen with 18 power-play points (3g-15a).
- Allen's Chad Costello led the league with 79 assists and 103 points.
- Steelheads were second on the penalty kill on the road at 87.3 percent (110-for-126).
- Americans were 29-4-3 when scoring first.
- Game 2 is Saturday at 7:05 p.m. CT at Allen
#6 Utah Grizzlies at #3 Colorado Eagles 7:05 p.m. MT
Game 1
Series Matchup Sheet
- Utah's Ryan Faragher was 10th with a 2.33 goals-against average.
- Colorado's Jesse Mychan was tied for the league lead with 32 goals.
- Grizzlies were fourth with 10 shorthanded goals.
- Eagles were second on the penalty kill at home at 87.8 percent (137-for-156).
- Game 2 is Sunday at 7:05 p.m. MT at Colorado
Other 2016 Kelly Cup Playoffs Series
Eastern Conference Quarterfinals (Best of Seven)
#3 Manchester Monarchs vs. #6 Adirondack Thunder
Adirondack leads series 1-0
Series Matchup Sheet
Game 1 - ADIRONDACK 3 at Manchester 2
Game 2 is Friday at 7 p.m. ET at Manchester
#1 Toledo Walleye vs. #8 Reading Royals
Series Matchup Sheet
Game 1 is Friday at 7:35 p.m. ET at Toledo
#2 South Carolina Stingrays vs. #7 Kalamazoo Wings
Series Matchup Sheet
Game 1 is Friday at 7 p.m. ET at Kalamazoo
#4 Florida Everblades vs. #5 Wheeling Nailers
Series Matchup Sheet
Game 1 is Friday at 7:30 p.m. ET at Florida
Western Conference Quarterfinals (Best of Seven)
#1 Missouri Mavericks vs. #8 Quad City Mallards
Series Matchup Sheet
Game 1 is Saturday at 7:05 p.m. CT at Missouri
#2 Fort Wayne Komets vs. #7 Cincinnati Cyclones
Series Matchup Sheet
Game 1 is Friday at 8 p.m. ET at Fort Wayne
ECHL Stories from April 14, 2016
- Idaho Takes Game 1, 3-1 - Allen Americans
- ECHL Transactions - April 14 - ECHL
- Quick Start, Timely Scoring Powered Thunder to Game 1 Win - Adirondack Thunder
- Josh Robinson Named Warrior Hockey ECHL Goaltender of the Year - Kansas City Mavericks
- Americans Open Kelly Cup Playoffs Tonight against Idaho - Allen Americans
- Missouri's Robinson Named Warrior Hockey ECHL Goaltender of the Year - ECHL
- Duda Chosen for 2016 Class of Wichita Sports Hall of Fame - Wichita Thunder
- Mavericks First Playoff Game to be Broadcast Live on KSMO-TV - Kansas City Mavericks
- Tyler Currier Loaned to Utica - Elmira Jackals
- Matt Leitner returns to Monarchs - Manchester Monarchs
- Royals Team up with Hope Rescue Mission to Launch 'Champions of Hope' Fund-Raising Campaign - Reading Royals
- Thunder to Hold Party on the Plaza Prior to Saturday's Game 3 - Adirondack Thunder
- ECHL Today - April 14 - ECHL
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