ECHL Today - April 18
April 18, 2015 - ECHL (ECHL) News Release
A preview of ECHL Kelly Cup Playoff games for Saturdady, April 18, 2015
East Division Semifinals (Best of Seven)
#4 Orlando Solar Bears at #1 Florida Everblades 7 p.m. ET
Florida leads series 1-0
Series Matchup Sheet
- Orlando's Jacob Cepis scored two goals in Game 1.
- Florida's Nicolas Deschamps scored two goals, including game-winner, in Game 1.
- Solar Bears' Garret Sparks made 30 saves in Game 1.
- Everblades went 1-for-5 on the power play in Game 1.
- Game 3 is Tuesday at 7 p.m. ET at Orlando
#3 Reading Royals at #2 South Carolina Stingrays 7:05 p.m. ET
South Carolina leads series 1-0
Series Matchup Sheet
- Reading's Connor Knapp made 37 saves in Game 1.
- South Carolina's Frankie Simonelli scored game-winning goal in second overtime of Game 1.
- Royals' Maxime Lamarche scored Reading's goal in Game 1.
- Stingrays went 2-for-6 on the power play in Game 1.
- Game 3 is Thursday at 7 p.m. ET at Reading
North Division Semifinals (Best of Seven)
#4 Wheeling Nailers at #1 Toledo Walleye 7:35 p.m. ET
Wheeling leads series 1-0
Series Matchup Sheet
- Wheeling's David Gilbert scored two goals in Game 1.
- Toledo's Troy Schwab had two assists in Game 1.
- Nailers outshot Toledo 30-28 in Game 1.
- Walleye went 2-for-5 on the power play in Game 1.
- Game 3 is Wednesday at 7:05 p.m. ET at Wheeling
#3 Kalamazoo Wings at #2 Fort Wayne Komets 7:35 p.m. ET
Fort Wayne leads series 1-0
Series Matchup Sheet
- Kalamazoo's Gergo Nagy had a goal and an assist in Game 1.
- Fort Wayne's Roman Will made 28 saves in Game 1.
- K-Wings went 4-for-4 on the power play in Game 1.
- Komets outshot Kalamazoo 37-30 in Game 1.
- Fort Wayne broadcaster Bob Chase is broadcasting his 500th Komets' playoff game tonight.
- Game 3 is Wednesday at 7 p.m. ET at Kalamazoo
Central Division Semifinals (Best of Seven)
#1 Allen Americans at #4 Tulsa Oilers 7:35 p.m. CT
Allen leads series 2-1
Series Matchup Sheet
- Allen's Spencer Asuchak is first with six points (3g-3a).
- Tulsa's Stephen Perfetto leads rookies with three points (1g-2a).
- Americans have scored seven of their 12 goals in the second period.
- Oilers are tied for first with one shorthanded goal.
- Game 5 is Tuesday at 7:05 p.m. CT at Allen
#3 Quad City Mallards at #2 Rapid City Rush 7:05 p.m. MT
Quad City leads series 1-0
Series Matchup Sheet
- Quad City's Liam Stewart scored first pro goal in Game 1.
- Rapid City's Cody Ferriero had a goal and an assist in Game 1.
- Mallards went 1-for-2 on the power play in Game 1.
- Rush outshot Quad City 25-22 in Game 1.
- Game 3 is Wednesday at 6 p.m. CT at Quad City
Pacific Division Semifinals (Best of Seven)
#1 Idaho Steelheads at #4 Utah Grizzlies 7:05 p.m. MT
Series tied 1-1
Series Matchup Sheet
- Idaho's Colton Beck leads rookies with two goals.
- Utah's Igor Bobkov is fourth with a .930 save percentage.
- Steelheads have scored three of their five goals in the first period.
- Grizzlies are 8-for-8 on the penalty kill through two games.
- Game 4 is Friday at 7:10 p.m. MT at Idaho
Other 2015 Kelly Cup Playoffs Series
Pacific Division Semifinals (Best of Seven)
#2 Ontario Reign vs. #3 Colorado Eagles
Series tied 1-1
Series Matchup Sheet
Game 1 - COLORADO 4 at Ontario 2
Game 2 - Colorado 1 at ONTARIO 4
Game 3 is Sunday at 7:05 p.m. MT at Colorado
ECHL Stories from April 18, 2015
- Rush Even Series - Rapid City Rush
- Orlando Runs into Wahl's Three Points as 'Blades Take 2-0 Series Lead - Florida Everblades
- Fort Wayne defeats Kalamazoo 2-0 - Kalamazoo Wings
- Rush Downs Mallards 3-2, Evens Series - Quad City Mallards
- Walleye Pry a Win from Nailers 2-1 - Toledo Walleye
- Schwab Squares Series in Overtime for Toledo - Wheeling Nailers
- Royals Even Series with 4-2 Win in South Carolina - Reading Royals
- Stingrays' Comeback Falls Short in Game 2 - South Carolina Stingrays
- Nailers at Walleye Game Day Snap Shot - Wheeling Nailers
- ECHL Transactions - April 18 - ECHL
- Final Weather Report: All the News and Notes from the Stockton Thunder - Stockton Thunder
- Bob Chase to Call 500th Komet Playoff Game Tonight - Fort Wayne Komets
- Mallards Jump up 1-0 - Rapid City Rush
- Countdown to Face-Off: Kalamazoo Wings at Fort Wayne Komets (Game Two) - Kalamazoo Wings
- Stingrays Playoff Game Preview: Stingrays Carry Momentum into Game 2 against Royals Tonight - South Carolina Stingrays
- ECHL Today - April 18 - ECHL
- Reign Punish Eagles in 4-1 Win - Ontario Reign
- Americans Fall to the Oilers 5-1, Still Lead Series 2-1 - Allen Americans
- Grizzlies Even up Series with 3-2 Win at Home - Utah Grizzlies
- Eagles Fall in Game 2 to Reign, 4-1 - Colorado Eagles
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