ECHL Today - December 9
December 9, 2011 - ECHL (ECHL) News Release
Cincinnati Cyclones (6-7-3) at Toledo Walleye (9-10-0) 7 p.m. ET
- Anthony Luciani leads Cincinnati with 14 points (6g-8a).
- Toledo's Bryan Rufenach is third among defensemen with seven goals.
- Cyclones are tied for third with one shorthanded goal against.
- Walleye are tied for fourth on the power play at home at 22.2 percent (10-for-45).
Elmira Jackals (13-9-0) at Florida Everblades (11-10-2) 7:30 p.m. ET
- Elmira's Mike Radja is fourth with 14 goals.
- Florida's David Fischer is tied for third among defensemen with 15 points (3g-12a).
- Jackals are fourth on the penalty kill at 83.9 percent (94-for-112).
- Everblades are fifth with 3.35 goals per game.
South Carolina Stingrays (12-8-1) at Greenville Road Warriors (12-8-0) 7:35 p.m. ET
- South Carolina's Philipp Grubauer is second with a 1.82 goals-against average.
- Justin Bowers leads Greenville against the Stingrays with six points (1g-5a).
- Stingrays are 10-0-1 when scoring first.
- Road Warriors are first on the power play at 26.8 percent (22-for-82).
Reading Royals (7-11-5) at Wheeling Nailers (12-6-0) 7:35 p.m. ET
- Reading's Denny Urban is tied for second among defensemen with 10 power-play points (2g-8a).
- Wheeling's Chris Barton leads rookies with 15 goals and 24 points.
- Royals are 4-1-3 when leading after two periods.
- Nailers are first with 3.67 goals per game.
Kalamazoo Wings (12-7-1) at Chicago Express (12-7-2) 7:30 p.m. CT
- Kalamazoo's Brandon Svendsen is tied for fourth with 25 points (10g-15a).
- Kyle Ostrow leads Chicago against the K-Wings with five points (3g-2a).
- K-Wings are second on the power play at 24.4 percent (22-for-90).
- Express are first with six shorthanded goals.
Colorado Eagles (11-8-2) at Idaho Steelheads (8-11-3) 7:10 p.m. MT
- Colorado's Kyle Jones is tied for fifth with nine wins.
- Chad Klassen leads Idaho against the Eagles with nine points (2g-7a).
- Eagles are fourth with 32.95 shots per game.
- Steelheads are 5-0-3 when leading after two periods.
Stockton Thunder (10-8-3) at Bakersfield Condors (5-14-3) 7 p.m. PT
- Stockton's Olivier Roy is tied for first with two shutouts.
- Bakersfield's Scott Freeman is tied for second among rookies with 10 goals and 22 points.
- Thunder are 7-1-1 when scoring first.
- Condors are tied for second with five shorthanded goals.
Ontario Reign (10-8-2) at Las Vegas Wranglers (13-6-4) 7:05 p.m. PT
- C.J. Stretch leads Ontario with 22 points (9g-13a).
- Las Vegas' Judd Blackwater is third with 28 points (11g-17a).
- Reign are 8-1-1 when leading after two periods.
- Wranglers are third on the penalty kill at 84.5 percent (71-for-84).
Utah Grizzlies (13-7-1) at Alaska Aces (16-4-2) 7:15 p.m. AKT
- Mitch Fadden leads Utah against the Aces with four points (2g-2a).
- Alaska's Gerald Coleman is third with a 1.92 goals-against average.
- Grizzlies are 11-1-1 in one-goal games.
- Aces are 13-1-0 when scoring first.
MOST CAREER COACHING WINS
491 - John Marks (Charlotte, 1993-98; Greenville, 1998-06; Pensacola, 2007-08 and Augusta, 2008-09)
480 - John Brophy (Hampton Roads, 1989-2000 and Wheeling, 2001-03)
446 - Jeff Pyle (Mobile, 1998-02 and Gwinnett, 2003-11)
332 - Frank Anzalone (Nashville, 1991-92; Roanoke, 1993-98; Pee Dee, 1999-2000 and Johnstown, 2005-07)
317 - Jason Christie (Peoria, 2000-05; Utah, 2005-08 and Ontario, 2011-Present)
- Jeff Brubaker (Greensboro, 1989-95; Jacksonville, 1995-96; Tallahassee, 1998-99 and Greensboro, 1999-01)
- Malcolm Cameron (Cincinnati, 2002-03; Long Beach, 2004-06; Texas, 2006-08; Florida, 2008-10 and Elmira, 2010-11
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ECHL Stories from December 9, 2011
- Reign Drop Game in Las Veags 4-1 - Ontario Reign
- Shorthanded, Empty Net Goals Lead to 4-1 Wranglers Win - Las Vegas Wranglers
- Thunder ends three game road trip on high note with win over division rival - Stockton Thunder
- Idaho Outlasts Colorado in Shootout - Idaho Steelheads
- Express Complete Three Goal Comeback for 6-5 Shootout Win - Chicago Express
- Eagles Net Point in Shootout Loss to Steelheads - Colorado Eagles
- Royals Take out the Nailers, 4-2 - Reading Royals
- Beca's Five Points Lift Blades to 8-2 Win Over Elmira - Florida Everblades
- Montgomery Makes Second Trip to AHL - Ontario Reign
- Cyclones Rally to Fry Walleye, 4-3 - Cincinnati Cyclones
- Road Warriors Blank The Stingrays - Greenville Swamp Rabbits
- Jackals' Winning Streak Snapped in 8-2 Loss to Everblades - Elmira Jackals
- Owuya, Royals Halt Nailers, 4-2 - Wheeling Nailers
- Road Warriors Shutout Stingrays 3-0 - South Carolina Stingrays
- Aces Sign Forward Jacques Lamoureux - Alaska Aces
- ECHL Transactions - December 9 - ECHL
- Condors Vs. Stockton Tonight - Bakersfield Condors
- AHL Outdoor Classic, new owner of Laredo Bucks, Book Editor on Puska on Pucks - OSC Original by Denis Puska
- Walleye Make Roster Moves - Toledo Walleye
- Malka Assigned to Wheeling - Wheeling Nailers
- Game Preview: Stockton Thunder at Bakersfield Condors - Stockton Thunder
- Idaho Signs Speer, Activates Lewadniuk - Idaho Steelheads
- Cyclones Game Preview - Cincinnati at Toledo - Cincinnati Cyclones
- ECHL Announces Fine, Suspension - ECHL
- Game Preview: Express Vs. Kalamazoo Tonight - Chicago Express
- Countdown to Face-Off - Kalamazoo Wings
- Nailers Game Preview - Reading Vs. Wheeling - Wheeling Nailers
- ECHL Today - December 9 - ECHL
- Stingrays Gameday: Stingrays Open Three-In-Three Weekend Tonight Against Road Warriors - South Carolina Stingrays
- Jackals Game Preview: Elmira at Florida - Elmira Jackals
- Reign Fall to Wranglers 5-2 - Ontario Reign
- Wranglers Weather the Reign for 5-2 Win - Las Vegas Wranglers
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