ECHL Today - February 22
February 22, 2013 - ECHL (ECHL) News Release
A preview of ECHL games for Friday, Feb. 22, 2013
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Gwinnett Gladiators (33-22-3) at Orlando Solar Bears (24-27-5) 7 p.m. ET
- Evan Bloodoff leads Gwinnett against the Solar Bears with four goals.
- Orlando's Michael Wilson is sixth among defensemen with 23 assists.
- Gladiators are fourth on the penalty kill on the road at 84.6 percent (99-for-117).
- Solar Bears are tied for third with four shorthanded goals against.
Greenville Road Warriors (30-18-6) at South Carolina Stingrays (28-23-5) 7:05 p.m. ET
- Steven Delisle leads Greenville against the Stingrays with seven points (1g-6a).
- South Carolina's Ryan Zapolski leads the league with a 1.82 goals-against average and a .934 save percentage.
- Road Warriors are 20-5-2 when scoring first.
- Stingrays are fifth on the power play at home at 23.6 percent (25-for-106).
Wheeling Nailers (22-20-9) at Toledo Walleye (29-18-6) 7:05 p.m. ET
- Wheeling's Peter Delmas is seventh with a 2.37 goals-against average.
- Willie Coetzee leads Toledo against the Nailers with seven points (4g-3a).
- Nailers are sixth with 28.14 shots-against per game.
- Walleye are tied for the league lead with 10 shorthanded goals.
Elmira Jackals (28-20-4) at Trenton Titans (20-26-7) 7:05 p.m. ET
- Elmira's Jordan Pietrus is on a six-game point streak since Feb. 8 (5g-7a).
- Trenton's Scott Wedgewood is third with 1,053 saves and 2,192 minutes played.
- Jackals are fourth with 3.48 goals per game.
- Titans are 16-3-3 when scoring first.
Evansville IceMen (19-31-5) at Florida Everblades (28-17-9) 7:30 p.m. ET
- Evansville's Todd Robinson leads the league with 51 assists.
- Florida's Olivier Dame-Malka is second among defensemen with 128 shots on goal.
- IceMen are fifth on the penalty kill at 84.2 percent (101-for-120).
- Everblades are tied for the league lead with 10 shorthanded goals.
Cincinnati Cyclones (31-17-6) at Fort Wayne Komets (26-26-2) 8 p.m. ET
- Cincinnati's David Pacan is tied for second among rookies with 29 assists.
- Brett Smith lead Fort Wayne against the Cyclones with eight points (2g-6a).
- Cyclones are 19-0-1 when leading after two periods.
- Komets are 16-4-2 in one-goal games.
Utah Grizzlies (20-25-7) at Colorado Eagles (25-24-3) 7:05 p.m. MT
- Kory Falite leads Utah against the Eagles with five points (3g-2a).
- Colorado's Michael Forney is tied for second with 11 power-play goals.
- Grizzlies are first with 33.87 shots per game.
- Eagles are first on the power play at home at 27.9 percent (41-for-147).
San Francisco Bulls (19-27-7) at Idaho Steelheads (34-15-5) 7:10 p.m. MT
- San Francisco's Dean Ouellet leads rookies with 23 goals.
- David de Kastrozza leads Idaho against the Bulls with four goals and five points.
- Bulls are second on the power play on the road at 22.6 percent (26-for-115).
- Steelheads are 26-4-1 when scoring first.
Stockton Thunder (28-21-9) at Ontario Reign (36-13-5) 7 p.m. PT
- Stockton's Justin Maylan is third among rookies with 15 power-play points (3g-12a).
- Ontario's C.J. Stretch is third with 27 goals.
- Thunder have outscored their opponents 71-55 in the second period.
- Reign are 23-4-2 against Pacific Division opponents.
Las Vegas Wranglers (27-21-5) at Alaska Aces (38-11-6) 7:15 p.m. AKT
- Las Vegas' Judd Blackwater is on a six-game point streak since Feb. 8 (3g-9a).
- Alaska's Mark Guggenberger is second with 20 wins.
- Wranglers are second on the penalty kill on the road at 86.5 percent (83-for-96).
- Aces are 25-0-5 when scoring first.
MOST CAREER COACHING WINS
491 - John Marks (Charlotte, 1993-98; Greenville, 1998-2006; Pensacola, 2007-08 and Augusta, 2008-09)
480 - John Brophy (Hampton Roads, 1989-2000 and Wheeling, 2001-03)
446 - Jeff Pyle (Mobile, 1998-2002 and Gwinnett, 2003-11)
386 - Jason Christie (Peoria, 2000-05; Utah, 2005-08 and Ontario, 2011-Present)
333 - Matt Thomas (Atlantic City, 2004-05; Fresno, 2005-08 and Stockton, 2008-Present)
332 - Frank Anzalone (Nashville, 1991-92; Roanoke, 1993-98; Pee Dee, 1999-2001 and Johnstown, 2005-07)
ECHL Stories from February 22, 2013
- Bulls Can't Solve Robinson in 4-0 Loss to Idaho - San Francisco Bulls
- Grizzlies Beat Colorado 3-2 in Overtime - Utah Grizzlies
- Titans Fall in Shootout to Elmira, 5-4 - Trenton Titans
- Cyclones Take Season Series Finale from Fort Wayne, 3-1 - Cincinnati Cyclones
- Rogers Captains Comeback for Toledo - Wheeling Nailers
- Zapolski Shutsout out Road Warriors 2-0 - Greenville Swamp Rabbits
- Special Teams Lift Orlando to 4-2 Win over Gwinnett - Orlando Solar Bears
- Jackals Dismantle the Titans - Elmira Jackals
- Solar Bear Special Teams Sink Gladiators - Atlanta Gladiators
- Zapolski Propels Stingrays to 2-0 Win over Road Warriors - South Carolina Stingrays
- Eco-Friendly Weekend on March 8 and 9 at the Cow Palace - San Francisco Bulls
- Reign Bolster Defense with Matt Register - Ontario Reign
- Reign Pick up 2012 NHL Draft Pick - Ontario Reign
- ECHL Transactions - February 22 - ECHL
- Game Preview: Stockton Thunder At Ontario Reign - Stockton Thunder
- ECHL Announces Fines - ECHL
- Titans GameDay vs. Elmira, February 22 - Game 54 (Home 28) - Trenton Titans
- Titans' Roster Adjusted with Help from AHL - Trenton Titans
- Game Preview - Ontario Reign vs. Stockton Thunder - Ontario Reign
- Bulls Begin Six-Game Road Trip in Idaho - San Francisco Bulls
- Royals Thank Fans for Record Setting Pink in the Rink - Reading Royals
- Cyclones Game Preview - Cincinnati at Fort Wayne - Cincinnati Cyclones
- Case Loaned to AHL's Monarchs - Idaho Steelheads
- K-Wings Cananta Returns from Wolves - Kalamazoo Wings
- Game Preview: Solar Bears vs. Gwinnett Gladiators - February 22 - Orlando Solar Bears
- Elmira Jackals Game Preview - Elmira Jackals
- Bourbeau and Cheverie to Binghamton - Elmira Jackals
- Stajcer Reassigned to Connecticut; Fernandez Signs - Greenville Swamp Rabbits
- Stingrays Game Preview: Dog Days of Winter Tonight vs. Greenville - South Carolina Stingrays
- Bishop Called up to American Hockey League - South Carolina Stingrays
- ECHL Today - February 22 - ECHL
- Stockton Ends Condors Winning Streak with 4-1 Decision - Bakersfield Condors
- Former Condor Weller gets on the board; Roy makes 38 saves - Stockton Thunder
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