ECHL Today - March 17
March 17, 2016 - ECHL (ECHL) News Release
A preview of ECHL games for Thursday, March 17, 2016
Brampton Beast (16-32-11) at Kalamazoo Wings (28-27-5) 7 p.m. ET
- Mike Vernace leads Brampton with 28 points (4g-24a).
- Ludwig Blomstrand leads Kalamazoo against the Beast with six goals and eight points.
- Beast are tied for fourth with nine shorthanded goals.
- K-Wings are 16-0-4 when leading after two periods.
Adirondack Thunder (34-21-6) at Orlando Solar Bears (28-23-8) 7 p.m. ET
- Adirondack's Michael Kirkpatrick leads rookies with 26 goals.
- Orlando's Eric Baier is tied for fifth among defensemen with 26 assists.
- Thunder are second on the power play on the road at 22.0 percent (27-for-123).
- Solar Bears are fourth with 3.12 goals per game.
Toledo Walleye (39-16-5) at Indy Fuel (28-31-3) 7:05 p.m. ET
- Toledo's Shane Berschbach is tied for second with 20 power-play points (6g-14a).
- Alex Lavoie leads Indy against the Walleye with six points (0g-6a).
- Walleye are 19-7-2 when outshooting their opponent.
- Fuel are third on the penalty kill at home at 88.1 percent (89-for-101).
Fort Wayne Komets (34-19-7) at Evansville IceMen (24-28-8) 6:15 p.m. CT
- Fort Wayne's Pat Nagle is tied for third with 24 wins.
- Tyson Fawcett leads Evansville against the Komets with six points (3g-3a).
- Komets have scored eight of their league-leading 13 shorthanded goals on the road.
- IceMen are tied for the league lead with 72 goals in the second period.
Wheeling Nailers (31-23-6) at Cincinnati Cyclones (32-22-6) 7:35 p.m. ET
- Wheeling's Franky Palazzese is tied for the league lead with four shutouts.
- Cincinnati's Nick Huard leads the league with 13 power-play goals.
- Nailers are fourth with 32.65 shots per game.
- Cyclones have outscored their opponents 73-50 in the third period.
ECHL Stories from March 17, 2016
- Komets Blank IceMen on St. Patty's Day - Evansville IceMen
- Lomberg's Four Goals Top Solar Bears in 6-2 Loss to Thunder - Orlando Solar Bears
- Maione's Magic Lifts Nailers to Overtime Win - Wheeling Nailers
- Cyclones Drop Defensive Battle in Overtime - Cincinnati Cyclones
- K-Wings Find Gold on St. Patrick's Day - Kalamazoo Wings
- K-Wings Top Beast in Final Game in Kalamazoo - Brampton Beast
- Lerg Leads Walleye Past Fuel - Indy Fuel
- Monarchs Announce Roster Move - Manchester Monarchs
- Walleye Ride Lerg Saves to a 6-2 Win - Toledo Walleye
- ECHL Transactions - March 17 - ECHL
- Ryan Martindale Recalled by AHL Syracuse - Florida Everblades
- Mallards Fun Run Presented by Pepsi to Benefit Genesis - Quad City Mallards
- Monarchs Announce Roster Moves - Manchester Monarchs
- Solar Bears Sign Forward Brian Christie - Orlando Solar Bears
- Wrenn Gets AHL Call-Up to Utica - Alaska Aces
- Cyclones Game Notes: vs Wheeling - Cincinnati Cyclones
- Nailers at Cyclones Game Day Snap Shot - Wheeling Nailers
- Update on Solar Bears Pack the Den Night - Orlando Solar Bears
- Knight Assigned to Mallards - Quad City Mallards
- Gameday: Adirondack at Orlando - Adirondack Thunder
- ECHL Today - March 17 - ECHL
- ECHL Transactions - March 16 - ECHL
- Rush Take Two against Eagles - Rapid City Rush
- Late Rally Comes up Short as Eagles Fall to Rush 4-3 - Colorado Eagles
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