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ECHL Today - April 2

Published on April 2, 2016 under ECHL (ECHL) News Release


A preview of ECHL games for Saturday, April 2, 2016

Norfolk Admirals (29-33-5) at Reading Royals (34-24-10) 7 p.m. ET

- Norfolk's Alexis Loiseau is tied for second among rookies with 10 power-play assists.

- Cam Reid leads Reading against the Admirals with three goals.

- Admirals are 9-0-5 in games decided in overtime or a shootout.

- Royals are third on the power play at home at 20.5 percent (27-for-132).

Brampton Beast (20-36-11) at Adirondack Thunder (36-25-6) 7 p.m. ET

- Jeff Brown leads Brampton with 14 goals.

- Adirondack's Ken Appleby leads rookie goaltenders with a .926 save percentage.

- Beast are tied for fifth with nine shorthanded goals.

- Thunder are 27-8-4 when scoring first.

Kalamazoo Wings (35-28-5) at Greenville Swamp Rabbits (28-30-10) 7 p.m. ET

- Kalamazoo's Ludwig Blomstrand is on an eight-game point streak since March 17 (7g-5a).

- Scott Fleming leads Greenville with 54 points (21g-33a).

- K-Wings are tied for fourth with five shorthanded goals on the road.

- Swamp Rabbits are tied for fourth with 17 games decided in overtime or a shootout.

Atlanta Gladiators (32-29-7) at Florida Everblades (43-22-2) 7 p.m. ET

- Derek Nesbitt leads Atlanta against the Everblades with 12 points (4g-8a).

- Florida's Anthony Peters is tied for third among rookie goaltenders with a 2.19 goals-against average.

- Gladiators lead the league with eight overtime wins.

- Everblades are third with 27.49 shots-against per game.

Orlando Solar Bears (31-27-9) at South Carolina Stingrays (41-18-9) 7:05 p.m. ET

- Eric Faille leads Orlando against the Stingrays with four points (2g-2a).

- South Carolina's Vitek Vanecek is second with a 2.00 goals-against average.

- Solar Bears are first on the penalty kill on the road at 87.6 percent (99-for-113).

- Stingrays are 20-2-4 in their last 26 games.

Indy Fuel (31-34-3) at Fort Wayne Komets (38-21-8) 7:30 p.m. ET

- Dylan Clarke leads Indy against the Komets with seven points (2g-5a).

- Fort Wayne's Jamie Schaafsma has 17 goals in his last 23 games.

- Fuel are 24-12-3 against Midwest Division opponents.

- Komets are second on the power play at home at 21.2 percent (25-for-118).

Manchester Monarchs (38-22-9) at Wheeling Nailers (34-26-8) 7:35 p.m. ET

- Manchester's Maxim Kitsyn is tied for the league lead in plus-minus at +36.

- Wheeling's Mathew Maione leads defensemen with 49 points (9g-40a).

- Monarchs are first on the power play on the road at 23.4 percent (29-for-124).

- Nailers are fourth with 76 goals in the third period.

Toledo Walleye (44-19-5) at Cincinnati Cyclones (35-2-9) 7:35 p.m. ET

- Toledo's Jeff Lerg is tied for second with 27 wins.

- Cincinnati's Joe Wilson is third among rookies in plus-minus at +21.

- Walleye are league's least-penalized team with 9.40 penalty minutes per game.

- Cyclones are 29-1-1 when leading after two periods.

Allen Americans (38-23-7) at Missouri Mavericks (51-12-5) 7:05 p.m. CT

- Chad Costello leads Allen against the Americans with 11 points (3g-8a).

- Missouri's Parker Milner is tied for fourth with a 2.10 goals-against average.

- Americans are 28-3-3 when scoring first.

- Mavericks have outscored their opponents 117-66 at home.

Tulsa Oilers (32-30-5) at Evansville IceMen (27-31-9) 7:15 p.m. CT

- Tulsa's Phil Brewer is tied for third among rookies with 23 goals.

- Jordan Sims leads Evansville against the Oilers with seven points (1g-6a).

- Oilers are tied for the league lead with three shorthanded goals against.

- IceMen are second with 76 goals in the second period.

Idaho Steelheads (36-22-10) at Colorado Eagles (38-26-4) 7:05 p.m. MT

- Emil Molin leads Idaho against the Eagles with five goals.

- Colorado's Jesse Mychan is tied for second with 28 goals.

- Steelheads are 26-13-6 against West Division opponents.

- Eagles are 12-3-2 in their last 17 games.

Wichita Thunder (18-38-12) at Rapid City Rush (28-33-7) 7:05 p.m. MT

- Wichita's Landon Oslanski leads defensemen with 10 power-play goals.

- Rapid City's Ryan Walters is third with seven game-winning goals.

- Thunder are 12-1-2 when leading after two periods.

- Rush are fourth on the penalty kill at home at 87.4 percent (90-for-103).

Alaska Aces (26-35-7) at Utah Grizzlies (37-26-6) 7:05 p.m. MT

- Alaska's Peter Sivak is fourth with 220 shots on goal.

- Matt Berry leads Utah against the Aces with nine goals and 15 points.

- Aces are second with 33.53 shots per game.

- Grizzlies are fourth with 10 shorthanded goals.

LONGEST ASSIST STREAK, ONE SEASON

20 - David Desharnais, Cincinnati Cyclones, Jan. 5-Feb. 29, 2008 (30 assists)

17 - Peter Kasowski, Roanoke Valley Rebels, Oct. 26-Dec. 7, 1991 (28 assists)

15 - Chad Costello, Allen Americans, Feb. 26, 2016-Present (22 assists)

- Scott Bertoli, Trenton Titans, Feb. 16-April 4, 2000 (21 assists)

- Mike Reier, Dayton Bombers, Oct. 23-Nov. 28, 1992 (24 assists)

- John Spoltore, Louisiana Ice Gators, Oct. 17-Nov. 24, 1998 (22 assists)

- John Spoltore, Louisiana Ice Gators, Dec. 20, 1997-Jan. 16, 1998 (23 assists)

- Matt Robbins, Charlotte Checkers, Jan. 12-March 11, 1994 (18 assists)

MOST HOME WINS, ONE SEASON

30 - Alaska Aces, 2005-06

- San Diego Gulls, 2003-04

- Louisiana Ice Gators, 2001-02

29 - Missouri Mavericks, 2015-16

- Alaska Aces, 2011-12

- Cincinnati Cyclones, 2007-08

- Gwinnett Gladiators, 2005-06

- Toledo Storm, 2002-03

- Pee Dee Pride, 1998-99

Kelly Cup Playoffs Update

Manchester can clinch the East Division title on Saturday if:

Manchester wins AND Adirondack loses in regulation

Fort Wane can clinch the Midwest Division title on Saturday if:

Fort Wayne wins OR Fort Wayne loses in overtime/shootout OR Cincinnati loses

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