ECHL Today - March 16
March 16, 2016 - ECHL (ECHL) News Release
A preview of ECHL games for Wednesday, March 16, 2016
Norfolk Admirals (25-31-5) at Elmira Jackals (32-26-4) 7:05 p.m. ET
- Greg Chase leads Norfolk against the Jackals with three goals.
- Elmira's Jacob MacDonald leads rookie defensemen with 13 goals.
- Admirals are 16-1-1 when leading after two periods.
- Jackals are 20-3-2 when scoring first.
Missouri Mavericks (46-8-5) at Allen Americans (36-20-5) 7:05 p.m. CT
- Missouri's Tyler Barnes is sixth with 57 points (22g-35a).
- Allen's Chad Costello is on an eight-game point streak since Feb. 26 (1g-14a).
- Mavericks are 23-4-3 against Central Division opponents.
- Americans are tied for fifth with 3.11 goals per game.
Alaska Aces (23-32-7) at Wichita Thunder (14-36-12) 7:05 p.m. CT
- Alaska's William Wrenn is second among defensemen with 41 points (4g-37a).
- Wichita's Landon Oslanski leads defensemen with nine power-play goals.
- Aces are third with 33.02 shots per game.
- Thunder have had a league-high 19 games decided in overtime or a shootout.
Rapid City Rush (25-30-6) at Colorado Eagles (32-25-3) 7:05 p.m. MT
- Rapid City's Danny Battochio is third with 1,060 saves.
- Colorado's Jesse Mychan is tied for the league lead with 27 goals.
- Rush are 8-1-2 when leading after one period.
- Eagles are second on the penalty kill at home at 88.3 percent (121-for-137).
Kelly Cup Playoffs Update
Missouri can clinch the Central Division title on Wednesday if:
Missouri wins
ECHL Stories from March 16, 2016
- Mavericks Clinch ECHL Central Division Title - Kansas City Mavericks
- Missouri Rallies from 2-0 Deficit, Beats Allen 6-3 - Allen Americans
- Koules, Shantz Pace Thunder Past Aces - Wichita Thunder
- Riopel Sets Admirals All-Time Save Record, Earns Victory in Elmira - Norfolk Admirals
- Jackals Set ECHL Season-High Mark with 56 Shots But Fall to Norfolk, 5-2 - Elmira Jackals
- Preview: IceMen Battle Komets on Green Ice for St. Patty's Day - Evansville IceMen
- Josh Robinson Returns to Mavericks Roster - Kansas City Mavericks
- Thunder Agree to Terms with Forward Matt Wilkins - Adirondack Thunder
- Solar Bears Sign Defenseman Chris Bradley to ATO - Orlando Solar Bears
- Americans Resume Rivalry with Missouri Tonight - Allen Americans
- Jim Cornelison to Sing National Anthem at Mallards March 25 Game - Quad City Mallards
- Baker Returns to Manitoba - Quad City Mallards
- Kelly Cup to Visit Cincinnati - Cincinnati Cyclones
- Oilers Host Alzheimer's Associate Night and Special Jerseys/Mask - Tulsa Oilers
- Nedomlel Assigned to Mallards - Quad City Mallards
- CenturyLink, Steelheads Will Host Free Skate for Fans on March 20th - Idaho Steelheads
- Jackals Aim Sights on Admirals Tonight at First Arena - Elmira Jackals
- Fans Encouraged to Bid on Dinner with Royals' Derek Mathers for Animal Rescue League of Berks County - Reading Royals
- Cepis, Slater Return for Solar Bears Celebrity Classic - Orlando Solar Bears
- ECHL Today - March 16 - ECHL
- Rush Net Four Goals in Third Period to Defeat Eagles 5-2 - Colorado Eagles
- Perfetto, Sivak Lead Aces over Wichita 4-2 - Alaska Aces
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