ECHL Today - April 16
April 16, 2016 - ECHL (ECHL) News Release
A preview of ECHL Kelly Cup Playoff games for Saturday, April 16, 2016
Eastern Conference Quarterfinals (Best of Seven)
#2 South Carolina Stingrays at #7 Kalamazoo Wings 7 p.m. ET
South Carolina leads series 1-0
Series Matchup Sheet
- South Carolina's David Pacan had two assists in Game 1.
- Kalamazoo's Ludwig Blomstrand scored team's lone goal in Game 1.
- Stingrays had a 40-23 advantage in shots on goal in Game 1.
- K-Wings went 1-for-5 on the power play in Game 1.
- Game 3 is Monday at 7 p.m. ET at Kalamazoo
#5 Wheeling Nailers at #4 Florida Everblades 7 p.m. ET
Wheeling leads series 1-0
Series Matchup Sheet
- Wheeling's Cody Wydo had four points (1g-3a) in Game 1.
- Florida's Matt Willows had two assists in Game 1.
- Nailers went 7-for-7 on the penalty kill in Game 1.
- Everblades' Rasmus Tirronen made 21 saves in Game 1.
- Game 3 is Wednesday at 7:05 p.m. ET at Wheeling
#3 Manchester Monarchs at #6 Adirondack Thunder 7:30 p.m. ET
Adirondack leads series 2-0
Series Matchup Sheet
- Manchester's Doug Carr leads the playoffs with 49 saves.
- Adirondack's Greg Wolfe leads the playoffs with three goals.
- Monarchs have scored four of their five goals in the third period.
- Thunder are fourth with 3.50 goals per game.
- Game 4 is Monday at 7 p.m. ET at Adirondack
#8 Reading Royals at #1 Toledo Walleye 7:35 p.m. ET
Reading leads series 1-0
Series Matchup Sheet
- Reading's Cam Reid scored game-winning goal in Game 1.
- Toledo's Jeff Lerg made 30 saves in Game 1.
- Royals went 2-for-5 on the power play in Game 1.
- Walleye's Tylor Spink had two points (1g-1a) in Game 1.
- Game 3 is Tuesday at 7 p.m. ET at Reading
Western Conference Quarterfinals (Best of Seven)
#7 Cincinnati Cyclones at #2 Fort Wayne Komets 7:30 p.m. ET
Cincinnati leads series 1-0
Series Matchup Sheet
- Cincinnati's Tommy Mele scored two goals in Game 1.
- Fort Wayne's Pat Nagle made 20 saves in Game 1.
- Cyclones went 1-for-5 on the power play in Game 1.
- Komets outshot Cincinnati 35-23 in Game 1.
- Game 3 is Wednesday at 7:35 p.m. ET at Cincinnati
#8 Quad City Mallards at #1 Missouri Mavericks 7:05 p.m. CT
Game 1
Series Matchup Sheet
- Quad City's Matt Neal was tied for seventh among rookies with 51 points (18g-33a).
- Missouri's Andrew Courtney was second with 12 power-play goals.
- Mallards were first on the penalty kill on the road at 87.5 percent (112-for-128).
- Mavericks outscored their opponents 84-56 in the second period.
- Game 2 is Sunday at 4:05 p.m. CT at Missouri
#5 Idaho Steelheads at #4 Allen Americans 7:05 p.m. CT
Idaho leads series 1-0
Series Matchup Sheet
- Idaho's Philippe Desrosiers made 36 saves in 3-1 win in Game 1.
- Allen's Gary Steffes scored team's only goal in Game 1.
- Steelheads went 1-for-2 on the power play in Game 1.
- Americans had a 37-24 edge in shots on goal in Game 1.
- Game 3 is Wednesday at 7:10 p.m. MT at Idaho
Other 2016 Kelly Cup Playoffs Series
Western Conference Quarterfinals (Best of Seven)
#3 Colorado Eagles vs. #6 Utah Grizzlies
Utah leads series 1-0
Series Matchup Sheet
Game 1 - UTAH 3 at Colorado 2
Game 2 is Sunday at 7:05 p.m. MT at Colorado
ECHL Stories from April 16, 2016
- Royals' Comeback Push Falls Short in Toledo, 4-3 - Reading Royals
- Mavericks Down Mallards 6-3 in Game 1 of Kelly Cup Playoffs - Kansas City Mavericks
- Americans Even It Up - Allen Americans
- Mavs Take Game One - Quad City Mallards
- Cincinnati takes 2-0 Series Lead After Tight Affair - Cincinnati Cyclones
- Toledo's strong first period leads to a game two win 4-3 - Toledo Walleye
- Second Period Surge Not Enough for Wings in Game Two - Kalamazoo Wings
- Everblades Tie Series with Game Two Win - Wheeling Nailers
- Thunder Silence Monarchs, 4-2 - Manchester Monarchs
- Stingrays Grab 2-0 Series Lead with 5-2 Victory in Game 2 - South Carolina Stingrays
- Thunder, McClelland Part Ways - Wichita Thunder
- Rapid City in Final Four - Rapid City Rush
- ECHL Transactions - April 16 - ECHL
- Nailers at Everblades Game Day Snap Shot - Wheeling Nailers
- ECHL Announces Fine, Suspension - ECHL
- Cyclones Game Notes: Kelly Cup Quarterfinals- Game 2 vs Ft. Wayne - Cincinnati Cyclones
- Americans Look to Even the Series with Idaho Tonight - Allen Americans
- Mallards Game Day - Quad City Mallards
- Playoff Game Preview: Game 2- South Carolina at Kalamazoo, 7 p.m. - South Carolina Stingrays
- Monarchs Game Day Capsule - Manchester Monarchs
- ECHL Today - April 16 - ECHL
- Gameday: Adirondack vs. Manchester - Adirondack Thunder
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