ECHL Today - April 23
Published on April 23, 2015 under ECHL (ECHL) News Release
A preview of ECHL Kelly Cup Playoff games for Thursday, April 23, 2015
East Division Semifinals (Best of Seven)
#1 Florida Everblades at #4 Orlando Solar Bears 7 p.m. ET
Florida leads series 2-1
Series Matchup Sheet
- Florida's Mike Little is tied for third among defensemen with three assists.
- Orlando's Garret Sparks is tied for fifth with 89 saves.
- Everblades are 10-for-10 on the penalty kill in the series.
- Solar Bears have scored four of their eight goals in the first period.
- Game 5 is Saturday at 7 p.m. ET at Orlando
#2 South Carolina Stingrays at #3 Reading Royals 7 p.m. ET
Series tied 1-1
Series Matchup Sheet
- Joe Devin leads South Carolina with two goals.
- Reading's Connor Knapp is second with a 1.63 goals-against average.
- Stingrays have scored three of their four goals in the second period.
- Royals are tied for second with 2.00 goals-against per game.
- Game 5 is Saturday at 7 p.m. ET at Reading
Other 2015 Kelly Cup Playoffs Series
North Division Semifinals (Best of Seven)
#1 Toledo Walleye vs. #4 Wheeling Nailers
Wheeling leads series 2-1
Series Matchup Sheet
Game 1 - WHEELING 3 at Toledo 2
Game 2 - Wheeling 1 at TOLEDO 2 (OT)
Game 3 - Toledo 4 at WHEELING 5
Game 4 is Friday at 7:35 p.m. ET at Wheeling
#2 Fort Wayne Komets vs. #3 Kalamazoo Wings
Fort Wayne leads series 3-0
Series Matchup Sheet
Game 1 - Kalamazoo 2 at FORT WAYNE 4
Game 2 - Kalamazoo 0 at FORT WAYNE 3
Game 3 - FORT WAYNE 3 at Kalamazoo 1
Game 4 is Friday at 7:30 p.m. ET at Kalamazoo
Central Division Semifinals (Best of Seven)
#1 Allen Americans vs. #4 Tulsa Oilers
Allen wins series 4-1
Series Matchup Sheet
Game 1 - Tulsa 2 at ALLEN 6
Game 2 - Tulsa 4 at ALLEN 5 (OT)
Game 3 - Allen 1 at TULSA 5
Game 4 - ALLEN 3 at Tulsa 1
Game 5 - Tulsa 2 at ALLEN 3
#2 Rapid City Rush vs. #3 Quad City Mallards
Rapid City leads series 2-1
Series Matchup Sheet
Game 1 - QUAD CITY 3 at Rapid City 2
Game 2 - Quad City 2 at RAPID CITY 3
Game 3 - RAPID CITY 2 at Quad City 1 (OT)
Game 4 is Friday at 7 p.m. CT at Rapid City
Pacific Division Semifinals (Best of Seven)
#1 Idaho Steelheads vs. #4 Utah Grizzlies
Idaho leads series 2-1
Series Matchup Sheet
Game 1 - Utah 2 at IDAHO 3 (OT)
Game 2 - Idaho 2 at UTAH 3
Game 3 - IDAHO 5 at Utah 4 (OT)
Game 4 is Friday at 7:10 p.m. MT at Idaho
#2 Ontario Reign vs. #3 Colorado Eagles
Series tied 2-2
Series Matchup Sheet
Game 1 - COLORADO 4 at Ontario 2
Game 2 - Colorado 1 at ONTARIO 4
Game 3 - ONTARIO 5 at Colorado 1
Game 4 - Ontario 3 at COLORADO 4
Game 5 is Friday at 7:05 p.m. MT at Colorado
ECHL Stories from April 23, 2015
- Royals Fall in Game Three to South Carolina, 5-2 - Reading Royals
- Solar Bears Even Series with 4-3 Win in Game 4 - Florida Everblades
- Stingrays Take Down Royals in Game 3 Behind Second-Period Surge - South Carolina Stingrays
- Reign Will Host Game 6 against Eagles - Ontario Reign
- Former Jackal Mike Hoffman Nets Game-Winning Goal in Stanley Cup Playoffs - Elmira Jackals
- ECHL Transactions - April 23 - ECHL
- Mallards Announce 2015-16 Home Schedule - Quad City Mallards
- Nailers Announce 2015-16 Home Schedule - Wheeling Nailers
- Gladiators Release 2015-2016 Home Game Schedule - Atlanta Gladiators
- Fredrick Named Athletic Trainer of the Year - Toledo Walleye
- Toledo's Fredrick Named CCM Hockey ECHL Athletic Trainer of the Year - ECHL
- Gwinnett's King Named CCM Hockey ECHL Equipment Manager of the Year - ECHL
- Cyclones Unveil 2015-16 Home Schedule - Cincinnati Cyclones
- King Named CCM Hockey ECHL Equipment Manager of the Year - Atlanta Gladiators
- Premium Naming Rights Opportunity Available - Brampton Beast
- ECHL Today - April 23 - ECHL
- Stingrays Playoff Game Preview: Stingrays and Royals Collide in Game 3 Tonight in Reading - South Carolina Stingrays
- Reign Lose Series Lead in 4-3 Defeat to Eagles - Ontario Reign
- Eagles Reign on Ontario's Parade, 4-3 - Colorado Eagles
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