
ECHL Today - January 2
January 2, 2016 - ECHL (ECHL) News Release
A preview of ECHL games for Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016
Greenville Swamp Rabbits (15-12-5) at Manchester Monarchs (20-11-1) 3 p.m. ET
- Scott Fleming leads Greenville with 23 points (10g-13a).
- Manchester's David Kolomatis is tied for second among defensemen with four power-play goals.
- Swamp Rabbits are tied for the league lead with 39 goals in the third period.
- Monarchs are tied for the league lead with 33.84 shots per game.
Elmira Jackals (19-12-0) at Kalamazoo Wings (12-16-3) 7 p.m. ET
- Elmira's Spiro Goulakos is tied for first among rookie defensemen with four power-play goals.
- Ludwig Blomstrand leads Kalamazoo against the Jackals with three goals and five points.
- Jackals are 10-2-0 in one-goal games.
- K-Wings are 8-0-3 when leading after two periods.
Florida Everblades (22-10-0) at Orlando Solar Bears (11-13-5) 7 p.m. ET
- Florida's Marc Nemec is fourth among defensemen in plus-minus at +17.
- Orlando's T.J. Foster is tied for sixth among rookie with 25 points (9g-16a).
- Everblades are first on the penalty kill on the road at 90.9 percent (60-for-66).
- Solar Bears are tied for the league lead with eight shorthanded goals.
Adirondack Thunder (18-7-2) at Reading Royals (15-11-5) 7 p.m. ET
- Adirondack's Michael Kirkpatrick is tied for second among rookies with 11 goals.
- Reading's Adam Comrie leads defensemen with five power-play goals.
- Thunder are 12-0-2 when leading after one period.
- Royals have outscored their opponents 37-20 in the third period.
Cincinnati Cyclones (14-10-4) at South Carolina Stingrays (18-10-3) 7:05 p.m. ET
- Cincinnati's Nick Huard leads rookies with 12 power-play points (7g-5a).
- South Carolina's Joey Leach is tied for second among defensemen in plus-minus at +18.
- Cyclones are second on the power play at 21.9 percent (23-for-105).
- Stingrays are 15-2-2 when scoring first.
Atlanta Gladiators (19-10-2) at Norfolk Admirals (10-21-2) 7:15 p.m. ET
- Atlanta's Matt Register is on a four-game point streak since Dec. 26 (1g-8a).
- Norfolk's Ty Rimmer is second with 544 saves.
- Gladiators are tied for the league lead with one shorthanded goal against.
- Admirals are 8-1-0 when leading after two periods.
Fort Wayne Komets (16-10-2) at Toledo Walleye (17-9-4) 7:15 p.m. ET
- Fort Wayne's Jordon Southorn is fourth among defensemen with 84 shots on goal.
- Toledo's Jeff Lerg is fifth with a .929 save percentage.
- Komets are fourth on the power play on the road at 23.8 percent (10-for-42).
- Walleye are sixth with 2.53 goals-against per game.
Wichita Thunder (7-20-4) at Indy Fuel (14-17-2) 7:35 p.m. ET
- Andrew Huff leads Wichita with seven goals and 15 points.
- Indy's Garett Bembridge is fourth with 103 shots on goal.
- Thunder are 5-0-1 when leading after two periods.
- Fuel are league's second-least penalized team with 10.15 penalty minutes per game.
Brampton Beast (11-15-4) at Wheeling Nailers (14-12-4) 7:35 p.m. ET
- Brampton's Brandon Marino is second with 24 assists.
- Derek Army leads Wheeling against the Beast with six points (2g-4a).
- Beast have gone past regulation in four straight games and in six of their last seven.
- Nailers are third with 33.80 shots per game.
Allen Americans (18-13-1) at Quad City Mallards (16-13-3) 7:05 p.m. CT
- Allen's Chad Costello leads the league with 43 points (12g-31a).
- Quad City's Matt Neal is tied for fifth among rookies with 10 goals.
- Americans are 15-2-0 when scoring first.
- Mallards are second on the penalty kill at 87.5 percent (105-for-120).
Missouri Mavericks (25-3-1) at Evansville IceMen (12-15-2) 7:15 p.m. CT
- Missouri's Josh Robinson is tied for the league lead with a 1.58 goals-against average.
- Evansville's Mike Duco is on a three-game goal streak since Dec. 26 (3g).
- Mavericks have outscored their opponents 38-14 in the second period.
- IceMen are 6-0-1 when scoring first.
Tulsa Oilers (14-10-3) at Rapid City Rush (13-12-3) 7:05 p.m. MT
- Tulsa's Kevin Carr is tied for third with 12 wins.
- Winston Day Chief leads Rapid City with 13 points (10g-13a).
- Oilers are 5-0-1 in their last six games.
- Rush are second on the penalty kill at home at 89.5 percent (51-for-57).
Colorado Eagles (15-15-2) at Idaho Steelheads (14-15-5) 7:10 p.m. MT
- Colorado's Collin Bowman is second among defensemen with 23 points (8g-15a).
- Idaho's Zack Kamrass is tied for fourth among rookies with eight power-play points (2g-6a).
- Eagles are second with 25.88 shots-against per game.
- Steelheads are fifth on the power play at home at 22.7 percent (17-for-75).
Utah Grizzlies (18-10-2) at Alaska Aces (10-18-3) 7:15 p.m. AKT
- Matt Berry leads Utah against the Aces with eight goals and 12 points.
- Alaska's Gleason Fournier is tied for second among defensemen with eight goals.
- Grizzlies are 6-1-2 in one-goal games.
- Aces are tied for the league lead with 33.84 shots per game.
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ECHL Stories from January 2, 2016
- Eagles Fall 1-0 in Defensive Battle in Boise - Colorado Eagles
- Mavericks Rally from Two-Goal Deficit to Defeat IceMen in Overtime - Kansas City Mavericks
- Reading Kicks off 2016 with a Bang in 5-0 Win over Adirondack - Reading Royals
- Solar Bears Top 'Blades with 3-1 Win - Orlando Solar Bears
- Thunder Opens 2016 with Win in Indy - Wichita Thunder
- Jackals Open 2016 with Win in Kalamazoo - Elmira Jackals
- Thunderbirds Fly Past Beast on Throwback Night - Wheeling Nailers
- Admirals Snap Four-Game Losing Streak with Third-Period Goal - Norfolk Admirals
- Palazzese Shuts Door as Nailers Top Beast - Brampton Beast
- Gameday: Adirondack at Reading - Adirondack Thunder
- Americans Power Past Mallards 4-1 - Quad City Mallards
- Penalty-Filled Game Goes to Thunder 2-1 - Indy Fuel
- Pacan Burns Former Club with Hat Trick in 4-1 Win over Cyclones - South Carolina Stingrays
- K-Wings' Furious Rally Comes up Shy against Jackals - Kalamazoo Wings
- Toledo Slowed by Fort Wayne 2-1 - Toledo Walleye
- Stellar Goaltending Stifles Everblades in 3-1 Loss - Florida Everblades
- Conway Strong in Net, However Cyclones Fall on the Road - Cincinnati Cyclones
- Atlanta's Win Streak Ends in 3-2 Loss to Norfolk - Atlanta Gladiators
- Monarchs Fall to Swamp Rabbits in Shootout, 3-2 - Manchester Monarchs
- York Propels Swamp Rabbits to 3-2 Shootout Win - Greenville Swamp Rabbits
- ECHL Transactions - January 2 - ECHL
- Game Preview: Cincinnati at South Carolina, 7:05 p.m. - South Carolina Stingrays
- Game Day Preview: Allen at Quad City - Allen Americans
- Game Notes- January 2 vs South Carolina - Cincinnati Cyclones
- Holtby Named MeiGray Group ECHL Alumnus of the Month - ECHL
- ECHL Today - January 2 - ECHL
- Elmira Eyes Win in 2016 Opener against Kalamazoo - Elmira Jackals
- Thunderbirds vs. Beast Game Day Snap Shot - Wheeling Nailers
- Preview: Swamp Rabbits Open 2016 with a Pair in Manchester - Greenville Swamp Rabbits
- Game Day Capsule: Wichita at Indy, January 2nd - Wichita Thunder
- Weekend Preview: IceMen Host Missouri and Wichita - Evansville IceMen
- Mallards Game Day - Quad City Mallards
- Monarchs Game Day Capsule - Manchester Monarchs
- Game Day Preview: Oilers at Rapid City - Tulsa Oilers
- Diaby and Thiessen Recalled - Cincinnati Cyclones
- Tough-Luck Aces Drop 2-1 Game Friday to Utah - Alaska Aces
- Tough-Luck Aces Drop 2-1 Game Friday to Utah - Alaska Aces
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