
ECHL Today - April 4
Published on April 4, 2014 under ECHL (ECHL) News Release
A preview of ECHL games for Friday, April 4, 2014
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Evansville IceMen (29-28-11) at Wheeling Nailers (37-25-6) 7 p.m. ET
- Nathan Moon leads Evansville against the Nailers with six points (1g-5a).
- Wheeling's Christiaan Minella is on a four-game goal streak since March 28 (4g).
- IceMen are fifth with 32.00 shots per game.
- Nailers are 9-0-3 in one-goal games at home.
Orlando Solar Bears (40-23-4) at Elmira Jackals (22-37-8) 7:05 p.m. ET
- Orlando's Taylor Matson is tied for second among rookies with 10 power-play assists.
- Elmira's Jordan Pietrus is third in the league with 22 shots on goal.
- Solar Bears are 21-9-3 when outshooting their opponent.
- Jackals are fourth with a .371 shootout percentage (13-for-35).
Greenville Road Warriors (38-23-5) at Gwinnett Gladiators (27-36-5) 7:05 p.m. ET
- Greenville's Andrew Rowe is fourth in plus-minus at +31.
- Kurtis Bartliff leads Gwinnett against the Road Warriors with five goals.
- Road Warriors are first on the penalty kill on the road at 89.9 percent (107-for-119).
- Gladiators are 19-0-0 when leading after two periods.
Kalamazoo Wings (40-20-7) at Reading Royals (43-21-3) 7:05 p.m. ET
- Kalamazoo's Jordan Binnington is tied for fifth with 21 wins.
- Reading's Jesse Todd (5g-4a) and Domenic Monardo (5g-4a) are both on seven-game point streaks.
- K-Wings have a league-best eight wins when trailing after two periods.
- Royals are fourth with 3.24 goals per game.
Fort Wayne Komets (32-23-12) at Toledo Walleye (21-41-5) 7:15 p.m. ET
- Fort Wayne's Jordon Southorn is tied for second among defensemen with six power-play goals.
- Toledo's Maxim Shalunov is tied for second among rookies with a .750 shootout percentage (3-for-4).
- Komets are second with 33.24 shots per game.
- Walleye are first on the penalty kill at home at 91.7 percent (9-for-108).
Colorado Eagles (31-24-11) at Idaho Steelheads (36-25-7) 7:10 p.m. MT
- Kevin Young leads Colorado against the Steelheads with seven points (4g-3a).
- Idaho's Mitch Wahl leads the league with 27 power-play points (4g-23a).
- Eagles are 21-5-7 when scoring first.
- Steelheads are tied for the league lead with 13 shorthanded goals.
Bakersfield Condors (31-29-6) at Ontario Reign (43-17-7) 7 p.m. PT
- Gary Steffes leads Bakersfield against the Reign with seven goals and nine points.
- Ontario's Matt White is tied for second among rookies with 54 points (21g-33a).
- Condors are tied for fourth with 27.17 shots-against per game.
- Reign are 26-4-3 when scoring first.
Utah Grizzlies (36-22-8) at Stockton Thunder (29-30-7) 7:30 p.m. PT
- David Vallorani leads Utah against the Thunder with eight goals and 16 points.
- Stockton's Jeremy Langlois is third among rookies with 179 shots on goal.
- Grizzlies are tied for second with 2.41 goals-against per game.
- Thunder are second on the power play at 18.9 percent (53-for-281).
ECHL Stories from April 4, 2014
- Royals hang on to defeat K-Wings - Kalamazoo Wings
- Eagles Fall 3-2 to the Steelheads in a Shootout - Colorado Eagles
- Jackals Snap Skid In Style - Elmira Jackals
- Nailers Melt IceMen, 4-1 - Wheeling Nailers
- Gladiators Wallop Warriors 7-3 - Atlanta Gladiators
- Orlando Falls to Elmira 5-1 - Orlando Solar Bears
- Road Warriors Ran over Again in Gwinnett - Greenville Swamp Rabbits
- Game Preview - Ontario Reign vs. Bakersfield Condors - Ontario Reign
- Reign Congratulate Corporate Contest Winners - Ontario Reign
- ECHL Transactions - April 4 - ECHL
- Gladiators Get Weller Back from American Hockey - Atlanta Gladiators
- Blood Returns to Elmira - Elmira Jackals
- 'Blades Receive Max Parent from Syracuse; Carruth Reassigned to Rockford - Florida Everblades
- Game Preview: Solar Bears at Elmira Jackals - April 4 - Orlando Solar Bears
- Royals Sign Forward Bryce Williamson - Reading Royals
- ECHL Announces Fines, Suspensions - ECHL
- Leading Scorer Greg Miller Returns to Bakersfield from Oklahoma - Bakersfield Condors
- Road Warriors Sign Goaltender Carlson - Greenville Swamp Rabbits
- If the Playoffs Started Today: Stingrays Host Game 1 and 2 on April 18 and 19 - South Carolina Stingrays
- Thunder Open up Military Appreciation Weekend Tonight against the Utah Grizzlies - Stockton Thunder
- Joel Broda Bobbleheads and Skate with the Team this Weekend - Bakersfield Condors
- Nailers vs. IceMen Game Day Snap Shot - Wheeling Nailers
- Countdown to Face-Off: Kalamazoo Wings at Reading Royals - Kalamazoo Wings
- Elmira Jackals Game Preview vs. Orlando - Elmira Jackals
- Nailers Sign Derek Army - Wheeling Nailers
- Final 2013-14 South Division Matchup in Duluth Tonight - Atlanta Gladiators
- ECHL Transactions - April 3 - ECHL
- ECHL Today - April 4 - ECHL
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