
ECHL Today - April 23
April 23, 2016 - ECHL (ECHL) News Release
A preview of ECHL Kelly Cup Playoff games for Saturday, April 23, 2016
Eastern Conference Quarterfinals (Best of Seven)
#7 Kalamazoo Wings at #2 South Carolina Stingrays 7:05 p.m. ET
South Carolina leads series 3-1
Series Matchup Sheet
- Kalamazoo's Justin Kovacs is tied for first among rookies with three power-play points (1g-2a).
- South Carolina's Brett Cameron is second among rookies with three goals.
- K-Wings are third on the power play at 21.4 percent (3-for-14).
- Stingrays are second with 24.00 shots-against per game.
- Game 6, if necessary, is Sunday at 7:05 p.m. ET at South Carolina
#4 Florida Everblades at #5 Wheeling Nailers 7:05 p.m. ET
Series tied 2-2
Series Matchup Sheet
- Florida's Matt Willows is tied for second among rookies with six points (2g-4a).
- Wheeling's Riley Brace is tied for the playoff lead with eight points (2g-6a).
- Everblades have scored 11 of their 17 goals in the second period.
- Nailers are fifth with 31.00 shots per game.
- Game 6 is Monday at 7:30 p.m. ET at Florida
Western Conference Quarterfinals (Best of Seven)
#2 Fort Wayne Komets at #7 Cincinnati Cyclones 7:35 p.m. ET
Series tied 2-2
Series Matchup Sheet
- Fort Wayne's Troy Bourke is tied for the playoff lead with two power-play goals.
- Cincinnati's Brad Thiessen is third with 126 saves.
- Komets are tied for first on the power play on the road at 30.8 percent (4-for-13).
- Cyclones have scored five of their eight goals in the second period.
- Game 6 is Monday at 7:30 p.m. ET at Fort Wayne
#3 Colorado Eagles at #6 Utah Grizzlies 7:05 p.m. MT
Utah leads series 2-1
Series Matchup Sheet
- Kyle Kraemer leads Colorado with three goals.
- Utah's Marc Cantin is tied for fifth among defensemen with four points (1g-3a).
- Eagles went 6-for-6 on the penalty kill in Game 3.
- Grizzlies are fourth with 32.33 shots per game.
- Game 5 is Sunday at 4:05 p.m. MT at Utah
#4 Allen Americans at #5 Idaho Steelheads 7:10 p.m. MT
Series tied 2-2
Series Matchup Sheet
- Allen's Casey Pierro-Zabotel is tied for the playoff lead with two power-play goals.
- Carson McMillan leads Idaho with four points (0g-4a).
- Americans are third with 32.75 shots per game.
- Steelheads are 2-0 when scoring first.
- Game 6 is Tuesday at 7:05 p.m. CT at Allen
Other 2016 Kelly Cup Playoffs Series
Eastern Conference Quarterfinals (Best of Seven)
#1 Toledo Walleye vs. #8 Reading Royals
Reading leads series 3-2
Series Matchup Sheet
Game 1 - READING 4 at Toledo 3
Game 2 - Reading 3 at TOLEDO 4
Game 3 - Toledo 2 at READING 4
Game 4 - TOLEDO 3 at READING 1
Game 5 - READING 5 at Toledo 3
Game 6 is Sunday at 4 p.m. ET at Reading
#3 Manchester Monarchs vs. #6 Adirondack Thunder
Adirondack wins series 4-1
Series Matchup Sheet
Game 1 - ADIRONDACK 3 at Manchester 2
Game 2 - ADIRONDACK 4 at Manchester 3 (OT)
Game 3 - Manchester 2 at ADIRONDACK 4
Game 4 - MANCHESTER 2 at Adirondack 1
Game 5 - ADIRONDACK 3 at Manchester 0
Western Conference Quarterfinals (Best of Seven)
#1 Missouri Mavericks vs. #8 Quad City Mallards
Missouri wins series 4-0
Series Matchup Sheet
Game 1 - Quad City 3 at MISSOURI 6
Game 2 - Quad City 1 at MISSOURI 2
Game 3 - MISSOURI 4 at Quad City 2
Game 4 - MISSOURI 4 at Quad City 1
ECHL Stories from April 23, 2016
- Nailers Grab Series Lead, Thanks to Electric Start - Wheeling Nailers
- Stingrays Win Series with 5-1 Victory over Kalamazoo - South Carolina Stingrays
- Wings' Season Concludes After Game Five Defeat - Kalamazoo Wings
- Everblades Rally Falls Short as Wheeling Takes3-2 Series Lead - Florida Everblades
- Rapid City in Hockeyville Finals - Rapid City Rush
- Hens to Wear Walleye-Themed Jerseys on Sunday - Toledo Walleye
- ECHL Transactions - April 23 - ECHL
- Cyclones Game Notes: 2016 WQF Game 5 vs Ft. Wayne - Cincinnati Cyclones
- Nailers vs. Everblades Game Day Snap Shot - Wheeling Nailers
- Playoff Game Preview: Game 5-Kalamazoo at South Carolina, 7:05 p.m. - South Carolina Stingrays
- ECHL Today - April 23 - ECHL
- Jean, Basaraba Lead Steelheads over Americans - Idaho Steelheads
- Cyclones Drop Double Overtime Thriller - Cincinnati Cyclones
- Royals Take Game Five in Toledo, 5-3 - Reading Royals
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