
ECHL Today - April 6
April 6, 2016 - ECHL (ECHL) News Release
A preview of ECHL games for Wednesday, April 6, 2016
South Carolina Stingrays (41-18-10) at Atlanta Gladiators (33-29-7) 7:05 p.m. ET
- South Carolina's Joey Leach is second in plus-minus at +35.
- Derek Nesbitt leads Atlanta against the Stingrays with four goals and nine points.
- Stingrays are 20-2-5 in their last 27 games.
- Gladiators are tied for second with 11 shorthanded goals.
Kalamazoo Wings (36-28-5) at Brampton Beast (21-37-11) 7:15 p.m. ET
- Kalamazoo's Ludwig Blomstrand is tied for 10th with 60 points (28g-32a).
- Nick McParland leads Brampton against the K-Wings with seven points (2g-5a).
- K-Wings are tied for third with 3.23 goals per game.
- Beast are tied for fifth with nine shorthanded goals.
Greenville Swamp Rabbits (28-31-10) at Norfolk Admirals (29-35-5) 7:15 p.m. ET
- Greenville's Jack Combs is tied for fifth with 27 goals.
- Norfolk's Alexis Loiseau is tied for third among rookies with 10 power-play assists.
- Swamp Rabbits are tied for fifth with 17 games decided in overtime or a shootout.
- Admirals are 18-2-1 when leading after two periods.
Quad City Mallards (35-28-6) at Fort Wayne Komets (39-21-9) 7:30 p.m. ET
- Tanner Eberle leads Quad City against the Komets with three goals.
- Fort Wayne's Jordon Southorn is tied for fifth among defensemen with 38 points (9g-29a).
- Mallards are tied for fourth with four shorthanded goals against.
- Komets are first on the power play at home at 21.6 percent (27-for-125).
Evansville IceMen (28-32-9) at Allen Americans (39-23-7) 7:05 p.m. CT
- Evansville's Jordan Sims is tied for second among rookies in plus-minus at +21.
- Allen's David Makowski leads defensemen with seven game-winning goals.
- IceMen are 13-1-6 when leading after two periods.
- Americans are 29-3-3 when scoring first.
Tulsa Oilers (34-30-5) at Wichita Thunder (18-39-12) 7:05 p.m. CT
- Tulsa's Phil Brewer is tied for first among rookies with six game-winning goals.
- Wichita's Landon Oslanski leads defensemen with 10 power-play goals.
- Oilers are 23-11-4 against Central Division opponents.
- Thunder are tied for fourth on the penalty kill at home at 86.9 percent (133-for-153).
Colorado Eagles (39-26-4) at Alaska Aces (26-36-7) 7:15 p.m. AKT
- Colorado's Jesse Mychan is second with 30 goals.
- Peter Sivak leads Alaska against the Eagles with nine points (3g-6a).
- Eagles are 14-3-2 in their last 19 games.
- Aces are second with 33.52 shots per game.
Kelly Cup Playoffs Update
Quad City can clinch a berth in the Kelly Cup Playoffs on Wednesday if:
Quad City wins AND Tulsa loses OR Quad City loses in overtime/shootout AND Tulsa loses in regulation
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)
16 - Chad Costello, Allen Americans, Feb. 26, 2016-Present (23 assists)
15 - 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)
ECHL Stories from April 6, 2016
- Nailers Hand out Team Awards, Announce Playoff Slogan - Wheeling Nailers
- Four Second Period Goals Lead Allen Past IceMen - Evansville IceMen
- Thunder Lose First of Three this Week vs. Tulsa - Wichita Thunder
- Wings' Winning Streak Moves to Eight with Road Triumph - Kalamazoo Wings
- Comeback Falls Short against K-Wings - Brampton Beast
- Swamp Rabbits Come up Short in 4-2 Loss to Admirals - Greenville Swamp Rabbits
- Oilers Score Five in Win over Thunder, 5-1 - Tulsa Oilers
- Admirals Kick off Final Homestand with 4-2 Victory - Norfolk Admirals
- Mallards Power Past Komets in Third, Move to Brink of Playoffs - Quad City Mallards
- Vanecek Stops 24 Shots to Lead Stingrays to 3-0 Win at Atlanta - South Carolina Stingrays
- Vanecek Shuts out Gladiators in 3-0 Stingrays Win - Atlanta Gladiators
- April 9th 50/50 Start Announced - Rapid City Rush
- ECHL Transactions - April 6 - ECHL
- Americans Open Final Homestand of the Season - Allen Americans
- Defenseman New Assigned to 'Blades; Roe Loaned to Springfield of AHL - Florida Everblades
- Curtis Valk Returns to Wings for Playoff Push - Kalamazoo Wings
- Jacob MacDonald and Cason Hohmann Named to ECHL All-Rookie Team - Elmira Jackals
- Rush Participate in "Camp Corral" - Rapid City Rush
- Goaltender Vitek Vanecek Named to ECHL All-Rookie Team - South Carolina Stingrays
- Willows Named to ECHL All-Rookie Team - Florida Everblades
- Dan DeSalvo Named to All-Rookie Team - Tulsa Oilers
- ECHL Announces 2015-16 All-Rookie Team - ECHL
- Mallards Game Day - Quad City Mallards
- Game Preview: South Carolina at Atlanta, 7:05 p.m. - South Carolina Stingrays
- Preview: Swamp Rabbits Close out Series against Norfolk Tonight - Greenville Swamp Rabbits
- Oilers at Thunder Tonight: Game Preview - Tulsa Oilers
- ECHL Today - April 6 - ECHL
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