
ECHL Today - March 14
Published on March 14, 2012 under ECHL (ECHL) News Release
Toledo Walleye (26-30-6) at Kalamazoo Wings (33-22-7) 7 p.m. ET
- Toledo's Joey Martin is seventh among rookies with 43 points (19g-24a).
- Kalamazoo's Mike Matczak is tied for first among defensemen with eight power-play goals.
- Walleye are 13-2-3 when leading after two periods.
- K-Wings are 23-7-4 when scoring first.
Cincinnati Cyclones (29-23-9) at Gwinnett Gladiators (36-17-11) 7:05 p.m. ET
- Cincinnati's Mathieu Aubin is tied for fifth in plus-minus at +19.
- Gwinnett's Bryan Brutlag is on a seven-game point streak since Feb. 25 (5g-5a).
- Cyclones are fifth with 28.43 shots-against per game.
- Gladiators are 20-10-5 when outshot by their opponent.
Florida Everblades (31-24-7) at Reading Royals (29-26-7) 7:05 p.m. ET
- Florida's Scott Pitt is fourth among rookies with 49 points (18g-31a).
- Denny Urban leads Reading against the Everblades with five points (1g-4a).
- Everblades are fourth on the power play at 22.1 percent (62-for-281).
- Royals are tied for second with five shorthanded goals at home.
Wheeling Nailers (35-21-6) at Chicago Express (27-24-10) 7 p.m. CT
- Wheeling's Chris Barton leads rookies with 26 goals.
- Chicago's Darcy Campbell is tied for third among defensemen with 16 power-play assists.
- Nailers are first on the penalty kill on the road at 87.5 percent (105-for-120).
- Express are 18-1-4 when leading after two periods.
Alaska Aces (39-15-9) at Colorado Eagles (32-23-6) 7:05 p.m. MT
- Dan Kissel leads Alaska against the Eagles with five goals.
- Colorado's Kyle Jones is second with 27 wins.
- Aces are 31-6-3 when scoring first.
- Eagles are first on the power play at home at 24.1 percent (33-for-137).
Utah Grizzlies (28-30-5) at Bakersfield Condors (19-36-7) 7 p.m. PT
- Paul McIlveen leads Utah against the Condors with seven goals and 10 points.
- Bakersfield's Tyler Helfrich is tied for fifth among rookies with 45 points (16g-29a).
- Grizzlies are 21-7-5 in one-goal games.
- Condors are second with 11 shorthanded goals.
Idaho Steelheads (25-29-8) at Stockton Thunder (30-27-5) 7 p.m. PT
- Idaho's Jerry Kuhn is tied for fourth with a .918 save percentage.
- Kevin Baker leads Stockton against the Steelheads with nine points (2g-7a).
- Steelheads are 13-2-6 when leading after two periods.
- Thunder are 20-5-1 when scoring first.
MOST GOALS, CAREER
368 - Rod Taylor (Hampton Roads, Richmond, Roanoke, South Carolina, Peoria, Toledo - 1991-2003)
- Wes Goldie (Pee Dee, Victoria, Alaska - 1999-2004, 2006-Present)
Kelly Cup Playoffs Update
Gwinnett can clinch a berth in the Kelly Cup Playoffs on Wednesday if:
Gwinnett wins AND Chicago loses in regulation
Stockton can clinch a berth in the Kelly Cup Playoffs on Wednesday if:
Stockton wins OR Stockton loses in overtime/shootout OR Bakersfield loses
ECHL Stories from March 14, 2012
- Grizzlies Beat Bakersfield 3-2; Win 4th-Straight - Utah Grizzlies
- Steelheads Rally Past Thunder, 3-2 - Idaho Steelheads
- Aces Invade Colorado with 4-1 Win - Alaska Aces
- Aces Continue Defensive Dominance Over Eagles - Colorado Eagles
- Express Power Past Nailers for 3-1 Win - Chicago Express
- Royals Flounder Against Florida, 8-3 - Reading Royals
- Child Nets First Professional Goal - Wheeling Nailers
- K-Wings Continue Offensive Woes - Kalamazoo Wings
- Brandt Leads the Gladiators to 7th Straight Win - Atlanta Gladiators
- Toledo Beats Kalamazoo 3-1 - Toledo Walleye
- Cyclones Fall in Gwinnett, 3-1 - Cincinnati Cyclones
- Game Preview: Stockton Thunder Vs. Idaho Steelheads - Stockton Thunder
- Syvret Returns from Portland - Trenton Titans
- ECHL Transactions - March 14 - ECHL
- Condors Vs. Utah Tonight - Bakersfield Condors
- Defenseman Zach McKelvie Assigned to Reading - Reading Royals
- Jackals Playoff Ticket Information Released - Elmira Jackals
- Countdown to Face-Off - Kalamazoo Wings
- Game Preview: Express Vs. Wheeling Tonight - Chicago Express
- Eagles Sign Amateur Defenseman Isaac Smeltzer - Colorado Eagles
- Cyclones Game Preview - Cincinnati at Gwinnett - Cincinnati Cyclones
- Eagles Playoff Tickets to Go on Sale Friday, March 23 - Colorado Eagles
- Penguins Assign Samuelsson to Wheeling - Wheeling Nailers
- Walleye Add Game Plan Holder to the Roster - Toledo Walleye
- ECHL Today - March 14 - ECHL
- Reign Lose First in Steelhead Series, 3-2 - Ontario Reign
- Steelheads Hold on for 3-2 Win in Ontario - Idaho Steelheads
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