
ECHL Today - February 12
Published on February 12, 2016 under ECHL (ECHL) News Release
A preview of ECHL games for Friday, Feb. 12, 2016
Wheeling Nailers (20-20-5) at Adirondack Thunder (27-13-4) 7 p.m. ET
- Wheeling's Mathew Maione is third among defensemen with 32 points (5g-27a).
- Adirondack's Michael Kirkpatrick is tied for fifth among rookies with 36 points (17g-19a).
- Nailers are fourth with 33.02 shots per game.
- Thunder are 6-0-0 against North Division opponents.
Atlanta Gladiators (26-17-4) at Orlando Solar Bears (19-19-6) 7 p.m. ET
- Thomas Frazee leads Atlanta against the Solar Bears with three goals.
- Orlando's T.J. Foster is tied for first among rookies with five game-winning goals.
- Gladiators are 22-5-3 when scoring first.
- Solar Bears are fourth with 3.18 goals per game.
Toledo Walleye (27-13-4) at Brampton Beast (14-21-10) 7:15 p.m. ET
- Toledo's Tyler Sikura is tied for second among rookies with seven power-play assists.
- Brampton's Mike Vernace is third among defensemen with 23 assists.
- Walleye are fifth with 2.45 goals-against per game.
- Beast are sixth on the power play at home at 19.6 percent (19-for-97).
Elmira Jackals (25-21-1) at Florida Everblades (31-14-1) 7:30 p.m. ET
- Elmira's Cason Hohmann is on a 10-game point streak since Jan. 2 (6g-8a).
- Florida's Matt Willows is second among rookies with 41 points (16g-25a).
- Jackals are tied for second with two shorthanded goals against.
- Everblades are second on the penalty kill at home at 88.5 percent (69-for-78).
Reading Royals (22-18-7) at Norfolk Admirals (20-26-2) 7:30 p.m. ET
- Reading's Robbie Czarnik is on a seven-game point streak since Jan. 22 (4g-5a).
- Norfolk's Alexis Loiseau is tied for second among rookies with seven power-play assists.
- Royals are fourth on the power play at 19.1 percent (34-for-178).
- Admirals are 6-0-2 in games decided in overtime or a shootout.
Fort Wayne Komets (27-14-3) at Cincinnati Cyclones (22-19-5) 7:35 p.m. ET
- Mike Embach leads Fort Wayne against the Cyclones with six goals and nine points.
- Cincinnati's Nick Huard is second among rookies with 14 power-play points (8g-6a).
- Komets lead the league on the power play at 23.2 percent (39-for-168).
- Cyclones are 17-1-0 when leading after two periods.
Indy Fuel (24-22-2) at Missouri Mavericks (35-6-3) 7:05 p.m. CT
- Indy's Peter Schneider is tied for first among rookies with five game-winning goals.
- Missouri's Jesse Root is tied for second with six game-winning goals.
- Fuel are sixth on the penalty kill at 86.0 percent (123-for-143).
- Mavericks have outscored their opponents 56-31 in the first period.
Quad City Mallards (21-20-5) at Tulsa Oilers (23-17-4) 7:05 p.m. CT
- Raphael Bussieres leads Quad City against the Oilers with two goals.
- Tulsa's Kevin Carr is fourth with a 2.06 goals-against average.
- Mallards are fourth on the penalty kill on the road at 87.2 percent (75-for-86).
- Oilers are fourth with 27.73 shots-against per game.
South Carolina Stingrays (25-16-6) at Wichita Thunder (10-29-8) 7:05 p.m. CT
- South Carolina's Brett Cameron is tied for fifth among rookies with 35 points (14g-21a).
- Wichita's Kale Kerbashian has 15 points (4g-11a) in 14 games with the club.
- Stingrays are second with 26.55 shots-against per game.
- Thunder are 8-0-2 when leading after two periods.
Kalamazoo Wings (19-21-5) at Evansville IceMen (17-22-5) 7:15 p.m. CT
- Kalamazoo's Curtis Valk is fourth with a 25.0 percent shooting percentage (8-for-32).
- Nathan Moon leads Evansville against the K-Wings with three points (0g-3a).
- K-Wings are 12-1-2 when leading after one period.
- IceMen are 9-2-2 when scoring first.
Colorado Eagles (23-20-2) at Rapid City Rush (18-23-4) 7:05 p.m. MT
- Trent Daavettila leads Colorado against the Rush with nine points (1g-8a).
- Rapid City's Danny Battochio is fourth with 827 saves.
- Eagles lead the league with 26.11 shots-against per game.
- Rush are fifth on the penalty kill at home at 87.7 percent (64-for-73).
Utah Grizzlies (27-18-2) at Idaho Steelheads (25-19-5) 7:10 p.m. MT
- Utah's Charles Sarault is tied for second with 16 power-play assists.
- Rob Linsmayer leads Idaho against the Grizzlies with 11 points (4g-7a).
- Grizzlies are tied for the league lead with 10 shorthanded goals.
- Steelheads are 17-10-2 against West Division opponents.
Allen Americans (28-17-3) at Alaska Aces (18-24-5) 7:15 p.m. AKT
- Allen's Chad Costello leads the league with 25 power-play points (6g-19a).
- Alaska's Stephen Perfetto is fourth among rookies with 122 shots on goal.
- Americans are 21-2-2 when scoring first.
- Aces are fourth on the power play at home at 22.0 percent (18-for-82).
LONGEST WINNING STREAK BY GOALTENDER, ONE SEASON
19 - Josh Robinson, Missouri Mavericks (Nov. 4, 2015-Present)
16 - Jeff Jakaitis, South Carolina Stingrays (Feb. 15-April 2, 2015)
13 - Daniel Berthiaume, Roanoke Express (1994-95)
12 - Cory Cadden, Knoxville Cherokees (1993-94)
11 - seven times, most recent: Daniel Manzato, Charlotte Checkers/Las Vegas Wranglers (Oct. 27-Dec. 19, 2007)
ECHL Stories from February 12, 2016
- Steelheads on top! Idaho tops Utah to move into first in West Division - Idaho Steelheads
- Oilers Clip Mallards 3-2 - Tulsa Oilers
- McInnis Nets Shootout Winner for Orlando in 2-1 Triumph - Orlando Solar Bears
- Back-And-Forth Contest Goes to the Mavericks - Indy Fuel
- Late Rally from K-Wings Falls Shy in Evansville - Kalamazoo Wings
- Royals Pull off Comeback from Two-Goal Deficit in Norfolk - Reading Royals
- Marino's Return Sparks Beast to Wild OT Win over Walleye - Brampton Beast
- IceMen Fend off Wings for Third Straight Win - Evansville IceMen
- Everblades Rally for 2-1 Shootout Victory - Florida Everblades
- Thunder Fire 39 Shots On Net But Fall To Wheeling - Adirondack Thunder
- Second Period Leads Stingrays to Win over Thunder - Wichita Thunder
- Herbert Returns to Lead Rays to 5-1 Win at Wichita - South Carolina Stingrays
- Oilers Hold off Mallards - Quad City Mallards
- Gladiators Collect Point in Shootout Loss in Orlando - Atlanta Gladiators
- Toledo Collects a Point in 5-4 Overtime Loss at Brampton - Toledo Walleye
- Nailers Take Road Trip Opener, 5-2 - Wheeling Nailers
- Game Day Preview: Allen at Alaska - Allen Americans
- Stingrays Trade Forward Colin Mulvey to Cyclones - South Carolina Stingrays
- Cyclones Acquire Mulvey - Cincinnati Cyclones
- Thunder Sign Garrett Bartus - Adirondack Thunder
- Oilers' Clark Loaned to Chicago - Tulsa Oilers
- ECHL Transactions - February 12 - ECHL
- Olkinuora Re-Assigned to Tulsa - Tulsa Oilers
- Eagles Add Offensive Weapons in Gogol, Ringrose - Colorado Eagles
- DeBlois Returns to Rays & Game Preview: South Carolina at Wichita, 8:05 p.m. - South Carolina Stingrays
- Game Notes: vs. Ft. Wayne - Cincinnati Cyclones
- Oilers Host Mallards Tonight: Preview - Tulsa Oilers
- Nailers at Thunder Game Day Snap Shot - Wheeling Nailers
- Thunder to Honor Five Top Local Educators Tonight - Adirondack Thunder
- Doug Carr Loaned to Ontario Reign - Manchester Monarchs
- Solar Bears Acquire Austin Block from Monarchs - Orlando Solar Bears
- Gameday: Adirondack vs. Wheeling - Adirondack Thunder
- Mallards Game Day - Quad City Mallards
- Nailers Receive Brace & Foster from AHL, Sign Ammon - Wheeling Nailers
- Weekend Preview: 3 Games for IceMen against Wings, Cyclones - Evansville IceMen
- Monarchs Assigned Steven Hodges, Trade Austin Block - Manchester Monarchs
- Forward Caleb Herbert Join Stingrays from Hershey - South Carolina Stingrays
- Elmira Engages with Everblades in Sunshine State Swing - Elmira Jackals
- ECHL Today - February 12 - ECHL
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