
ECHL Today - December 5
December 5, 2015 - ECHL (ECHL) News Release
A preview of ECHL games for Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015
Reading Royals (9-9-1) at Manchester Monarchs (13-7-0) 7 p.m. ET
- Reading's Adam Comrie is second among defensemen with 18 points (8g-10a).
- Manchester's Zac Larraza is tied for second among rookies with nine goals.
- Royals are third with 25.68 shots-against per game.
- Monarchs lead the league with 36.05 shots per game.
Norfolk Admirals (6-14-1) at Greenville Swamp Rabbits (10-10-2) 7 p.m. ET
- Norfolk's Ty Rimmer is second with 514 saves.
- Jack Combs leads Greenville with nine goals and 21 points.
- Admirals are tied for fifth with three shorthanded goals.
- Swamp Rabbits are second on the power play at home at 26.3 percent (10-for-38).
Atlanta Gladiators (10-7-1) at Orlando Solar Bears (8-6-4) 7 p.m. ET
- Derek Nesbitt leads Atlanta with 10 goals and 18 points.
- Orlando's Brady Vail is tied for the league lead with three shorthanded points (1g-2a).
- Gladiators are tied for third with five shorthanded goals.
- Solar Bears are second on the power play at 22.4 percent (15-for-67).
Kalamazoo Wings (8-11-2) at Elmira Jackals (11-9-0) 7:05 p.m. ET
- Dane Fox leads Kalamazoo with 17 points (7g-10a).
- Elmira's Cason Hohmann is second among rookies with 21 points (10g-11a).
- K-Wings are 4-0-2 when leading after two periods.
- Jackals are 6-1-0 when scoring first.
South Carolina Stingrays (11-8-2) at Wheeling Nailers (11-8-1) 7:35 p.m. ET
- South Carolina's David Pacan is tied for the league lead with two shorthanded goals.
- Wheeling's Brett Stern is third among defensemen with a 17.9 percent shooting percentage (5-for-28).
- Stingrays are third with 2.19 goals-against per game.
- Nailers are fourth with 32.80 shots per game.
Utah Grizzlies (11-6-2) at Allen Americans (13-8-0) 7:05 p.m. CT
- Utah's Alex Krushelnyski is on a three-game goal streak (3g).
- Allen's Joel Rumpel is tied for the league lead with 10 wins.
- Grizzlies are tied for the league lead with six shorthanded goals.
- Americans are 11-1-0 when scoring first.
Wichita Thunder (6-12-1) at Missouri Mavericks (18-2-1) 7:05 p.m. CT
- Peter Sakaris leads Wichita with 12 points (4g-8a).
- Tyler Barnes leads Missouri against the Thunder with four goals.
- Thunder are 4-0-1 when leading after two periods.
- Mavericks have outscored their opponents 48-21 during their 13-game winning streak.
Florida Everblades (15-8-0) at Idaho Steelheads (7-11-4) 7:10 p.m. MT
- Florida's Daniel Altshuller is second with a 1.51 goals-against average.
- Idaho's Zack Kamrass is tied for second among rookies with four power-play assists.
- Everblades are 12-5-0 when outshooting their opponent.
- Steelheads are fourth on the penalty kill at home at 90.5 percent (38-for-42).
Colorado Eagles (8-11-2) at Alaska Aces (7-12-3) 7:15 p.m. AKT
- Colorado's Collin Bowman is tied for second among defensemen with six goals.
- Alaska's William Wrenn is tied for fourth among defensemen with 15 points (2g-13a).
- Eagles are fourth on the power play at 21.9 percent (14-for-64).
- Aces are second with 34.05 shots per game.
LONGEST WINNING STREAK, ONE SEASON
23 - South Carolina Stingrays (Feb. 7-March 27, 2015)
17 - Cincinnati Cyclones (Jan. 13-Feb. 29, 2008)
15 - Victoria Salmon Kings (Dec. 6, 2008-Jan. 10, 2009)
14 - Louisiana IceGators (Nov. 23-Dec. 22, 2001)
- Knoxville Cherokees (Dec. 28, 1993-Jan. 29, 1994)
13 - Missouri Mavericks (Nov. 4, 2015-Present)
- South Carolina Stingrays (Nov. 24-Dec. 19, 2009)
- Las Vegas Wranglers (March 10-April 7, 2007)
ECHL Stories from December 5, 2015
- Americans Defeat Grizzlies 7-3 on Teddy Bear Night in Allen - Allen Americans
- Admirals Shut out Greenville to Mark Beginning of Five-Game Road Series - Norfolk Admirals
- Nailers Stung by South Carolina on Star Wars Night - Wheeling Nailers
- Rimmer Perfect as Swamp Rabbits Fall 3-0 in Teddy Bear Toss Game - Greenville Swamp Rabbits
- Scrappy K-Wings Fall Short in Comeback Bid - Kalamazoo Wings
- Royals Snap Road Skid with Shutout Win in Manchester, 3-0 - Reading Royals
- Stingrays Dominate Nailers in 6-1 Victory Saturday - South Carolina Stingrays
- Solar Bears Shutout Atlanta 4-0 - Atlanta Gladiators
- Game Day Preview: Allen vs. Utah - Allen Americans
- Game Day Capsule: Wichita at Missouri, December 5th - Wichita Thunder
- Jackals Host Wings in Series Rubber Match - Elmira Jackals
- ECHL Transactions - December 5 - ECHL
- ECHL Announces Fines, Suspensions - ECHL
- Nailers vs. Stingrays Game Day Snap Shot - Wheeling Nailers
- ECHL Today - December 5 - ECHL
- Hunt, Valcourt Lead Aces Past Colorado 6-4 - Alaska Aces
- Eagles Furious Rally Comes up Short in 6-4 Loss - Colorado Eagles
- Smith's Three-Point Debut Helps Steelheads - Idaho Steelheads
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