
ECHL Today - February 26
February 26, 2016 - ECHL (ECHL) News Release
A preview of ECHL games for Friday, Feb. 26, 2016
Kalamazoo Wings (22-24-5) at Orlando Solar Bears (23-20-7) 7 p.m. ET
- Kalamazoo's Tanner Sorenson is fifth among rookies with a 16.4 percent shooting percentage (12-for-73).
- Orlando's Eric Baier is fourth among defensemen with 32 points (8g-24a).
- K-Wings are 13-0-4 when leading after two periods.
- Solar Bears are fourth with 3.16 goals per game.
Reading Royals (25-20-8) at Elmira Jackals (26-24-4) 7:05 p.m. ET
- Reading's Robbie Czarnik is tied for fourth with 23 goals.
- Cason Hohmann leads Elmira against the Royals with 11 points (4g-7a).
- Royals are fourth on the power play at 19.7 percent (39-for-198).
- Jackals are 16-4-4 in one-goal games.
Brampton Beast (15-25-11) at Toledo Walleye (32-14-5) 7:15 p.m. ET
- Brampton's Chris Auger is on a seven-game point streak since Feb. 6 (4g-5a).
- Toledo's Shane Berschbach is sixth with 51 points (20g-31a).
- Beast are tied for fifth with seven shorthanded goals.
- Walleye are 21-4-2 when scoring first.
Manchester Monarchs (34-15-5) at Norfolk Admirals (22-28-3) 7:15 p.m. ET
- Manchester's Colin Stevens is fourth among rookie goaltenders with a 2.34 goals-against average.
- Steven Whitney leads Norfolk against the Admirals with four goals and eight points.
- Monarchs are 12-3-0 in their last 15 games.
- Admirals are 7-0-3 in games decided in overtime or a shootout.
Tulsa Oilers (28-19-5) at Cincinnati Cyclones (28-20-5) 7:35 p.m. ET
- Tulsa's Adam Pleskach is fifth with 171 shots on goal.
- Cincinnati's Nick Huard leads rookies with 19 power-play points (12g-7a).
- Oilers are 20-5-2 when scoring first.
- Cyclones are tied for the league lead with 64 goals in the third period.
Greenville Swamp Rabbits (24-21-7) at Wheeling Nailers (25-21-5) 7:35 p.m. ET
- Scott Fleming leads Greenville with 38 points (14g-24a).
- Wheeling's Mathew Maione leads defensemen with 36 points (6g-30a).
- Swamp Rabbits are tied for fifth with seven shorthanded goals.
- Nailers are fourth with 32.98 shots per game.
Missouri Mavericks (43-7-3) at Fort Wayne Komets (29-17-5) 8 p.m. ET
- Missouri's Andrew Courtney is tied for second with 10 power-play goals.
- Fort Wayne's Pat Nagle is tied for third with 21 wins.
- Mavericks lead the league in goals per game (3.49) and goals-against per game (2.15).
- Komets are first on the power play at home at 22.8 percent (23-for-101).
Rapid City Rush (21-26-5) at Quad City Mallards (24-22-5) 7:05 p.m. CT
- Rapid City's Danny Battochio is sixth with 925 saves.
- Matt Carey leads Quad City against the Mallards with three goals and six points.
- Rush lead the league on the penalty kill at 87.1 percent (148-for-170).
- Mallards are tied for third with three shorthanded goals against.
Allen Americans (29-19-5) at Wichita Thunder (11-31-11) 7:05 p.m. CT
- Allen's Eric Roy leads rookie defensemen with a 15.9 percent shooting percentage (10-for-63).
- Ian Lowe leads Wichita against the Americans with three goals.
- Americans are first on the power play on the road at 24.3 percent (26-for-107).
- Thunder are second with 16 games decided in overtime or a shootout.
Atlanta Gladiators (28-19-6) at Evansville IceMen (19-25-7) 7:15 p.m. CT
- Atlanta's Max Everson leads rookie defensemen with 11 goals.
- Daultan Leveille leads Evansville with 19 goals.
- Gladiators are fourth with nine shorthanded goals.
- IceMen are 11-2-4 when scoring first.
Alaska Aces (20-28-5) at Colorado Eagles (27-23-2) 7:05 p.m. MT
- Alaska's Justin Breton is sixth with 169 shots on goal.
- Trent Daavettila leads Colorado against the Aces with nine points (3g-6a).
- Aces are second with 33.77 shots per game.
- Eagles are fifth on the penalty kill at home at 87.1 percent (101-for-116).
Utah Grizzlies (29-20-4) at Idaho Steelheads (29-20-6) 7:10 p.m. MT
- Utah's Charles Sarault is tied for second with 18 power-play assists.
- Rob Linsmayer leads Idaho against the Grizzlies with 12 points (4g-8a).
- Grizzlies are 10-4-4 in one-goal games.
- Steelheads are 16-8-3 when outshot by their opponent.
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ECHL Stories from February 26, 2016
- Oilers Fall to the Cyclones, 3-0 - Tulsa Oilers
- Overtime Goal Helps Eagles Soar over Aces 3-2 - Alaska Aces
- Veideman's Game-Winner Sends Eagles to 3-2 Win in OT - Colorado Eagles
- Allen Claims Goaltending Battle over Wichita - Wichita Thunder
- Mavericks Take One Point in 4-3 OT Loss to Fort Wayne - Kansas City Mavericks
- Jackals Fall to Royals, 5-3 - Elmira Jackals
- Whitney's Hat Trick Leads Admirals to Dominating 6-1 Win at Home - Norfolk Admirals
- Royals Stretch Road Win Streak to Four with Win in Elmira - Reading Royals
- Solar Bears Burned by Gilbert's Hat Trick in 5-2 Loss to Wings - Orlando Solar Bears
- Mallards Break Loose in Third, Defeat Rush 4-1 - Quad City Mallards
- IceMen Earn Point, Fall in Shootout to Gladiators - Evansville IceMen
- Four-Goal Third Helps Nailers Past Greenville - Greenville Swamp Rabbits
- Rush Fall to Quad City - Rapid City Rush
- Gladiators Melt IceMen with 4-3 Shootout Win - Atlanta Gladiators
- Nailers Pull a Rabbit out of a Hat with Four-Goal Third - Wheeling Nailers
- Cyclones Continue to Roll with Win over Tulsa - Cincinnati Cyclones
- Monarchs Sunk by Admirals, 6-1 - Manchester Monarchs
- Walleye Reel in Win over Beast - Brampton Beast
- Wings Throw Shade at Solar Bears in Orlando - Kalamazoo Wings
- Cyclones Expect Record Crowd Tomorrow Night - Cincinnati Cyclones
- Busy Day of Transactions Ahead of Weekend Games - Brampton Beast
- ECHL Transactions - February 26 - ECHL
- Americans to Host Radio Show Next Tuesday at Jimmy Johns in Allen - Allen Americans
- Monarchs Sign Forwards Tyler Gjurich and Ryan Patsch - Manchester Monarchs
- Thunder Add Lemay Ahead of Weekend Series vs. Allen - Wichita Thunder
- Game Day Preview: Allen Americans at Wichita Thunder - Allen Americans
- Cyclones Game Notes: vs. Tulsa - Cincinnati Cyclones
- Monarchs Game Day Capsule - Manchester Monarchs
- Jackals and Royals Faceoff at First Arena for Final Time - Elmira Jackals
- Royals Join Efforts of Kalamazoo Wings and ECHL to Raise Money and Awareness for Help Now Fund - Reading Royals
- Nailers vs. Swamp Rabbits Game Day Snap Shot - Wheeling Nailers
- Nailers Invite Season Ticket Holders to Penguins Game - Wheeling Nailers
- Petrecki Signs PTO with Chicago Wolves - Indy Fuel
- Mallards Game Day - Quad City Mallards
- Weekend Preview: Swamp Rabbits Head North for Three Straight - Greenville Swamp Rabbits
- Moose Recall Blomqvist and Lodge - Tulsa Oilers
- Oilers at Cyclones Tonight: Game Preview - Tulsa Oilers
- Rice Development, Brampton Beast Donate $2,000 to Regeneration Brampton - Brampton Beast
- ECHL Today - February 26 - ECHL
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