
ECHL Today - March 28
March 28, 2015 - ECHL (ECHL) News Release
A preview of ECHL games for Saturday, March 28, 2015
Florida Everblades (45-13-7) at Elmira Jackals (31-27-7) 7:05 p.m. ET
- Florida's Mike Little leads defensemen with 50 points (13g-37a).
- Elmira's Sam Marotta is second among rookie goaltenders with a 2.65 goals-against average.
- Everblades are first on the power play on the road at 23.6 percent (30-for-127).
- Jackals are tied for the league lead with one shorthanded goal against.
Greenville Road Warriors (34-28-4) at Gwinnett Gladiators (15-41-6) 7:05 p.m. ET
- Greenville's Vinny Saponari is tied for fifth with 44 assists.
- Greg Carey leads Gwinnett against the Road Warriors with four points (1g-3a).
- Road Warriors are seventh with 32.14 shots per game.
- Gladiators are 14-3-1 when leading after two periods.
Evansville IceMen (14-42-8) at Toledo Walleye (44-14-6) 7:15 p.m. ET
- Evansville's Joe Zarbo scored his first pro goal on Friday at Cincinnati.
- Toledo's Tyler Barnes leads rookies with 65 points (27g-38a).
- IceMen are 10-2-2 when leading after two periods.
- Walleye are league's least-penalized team with 10.31 penalty minutes per game.
Fort Wayne Komets (43-16-6) at Cincinnati Cyclones (28-28-8) 7:35 p.m. ET
- Fort Wayne's Shawn Szydlowski leads the league with eight shorthanded points (4g-4a).
- Jack Downing leads Cincinnati against the Komets with four goals and five points.
- Komets are fifth with 3.55 goals per game.
- Cyclones are third with 27.72 shots-against per game.
South Carolina Stingrays (41-18-7) at Indy Fuel (26-29-9) 7:35 p.m. ET
- South Carolina's Jeff Jakaitis is second with a 2.02 goals-against average.
- Indy's Nick Bruneteau leads rookie defensemen with 33 assists.
- Stingrays are tied for fourth with four shorthanded goals against.
- Fuel are tied for fourth on the power play at 20.2 percent (52-for-257).
Reading Royals (42-17-6) at Wheeling Nailers (31-30-2) 7:35 p.m. ET
- Reading's David Marshall is tied for the league lead with eight game-winning goals.
- Jarrett Burton leads Wheeling against the Royals with nine points (4g-5a).
- Royals are fourth with 32.77 shots per game.
- Nailers are 22-8-1 when scoring first.
Tulsa Oilers (33-27-4) at Allen Americans (42-14-9) 7:05 p.m. CT
- T.J. Caig leads Tulsa against the Americans with 18 points (7g-11a).
- Allen's Chad Costello leads the league with 107 points (36g-71a).
- Oilers are tied for seventh with five shorthanded goals against.
- Americans lead the league with 4.00 goals per game.
Wichita Thunder (30-27-8) at Missouri Mavericks (24-33-7) 7:05 p.m. CT
- Danick Gauthier leads Wichita against the Mavericks with 12 points (4g-8a).
- Missouri's Andrew Courtney is second with 11 power-play goals.
- Thunder are fourth with 27.78 shots-against per game.
- Mavericks are 16-0-2 when leading after two periods.
Idaho Steelheads (45-17-5) at Utah Grizzlies (32-26-8) 7 p.m. MT
- Wade MacLeod leads Idaho against the Grizzlies with eight goals and 14 points.
- Utah's Jacob Johnston leads defensemen with 175 shot on goal.
- Steelheads are 16-1-1 in their last 18 games.
- Grizzlies are 24-5-6 when scoring first.
Kalamazoo Wings (32-27-5) at Colorado Eagles (39-21-6) 7:05 p.m. MT
- Kalamazoo's Dane Fox is tied for fifth among rookies with 24 goals.
- Colorado's Colin Joe leads defensemen with a 21.2 percent shooting percentage (7-for-33).
- K-Wings are 12-3-5 in one-goal games.
- Eagles are second on the power play at home at 21.9 percent (28-for-128).
Ontario Reign (38-18-9) at Bakersfield Condors (24-34-8) 7 p.m. PT
- Judd Blackwater leads Ontario against the Condors with six goals and 10 points.
- Bakersfield's Sebastien Sylvestre is third among rookies with 182 shots on goal.
- Reign have outscored their opponents 84-50 in the second period.
- Condors are 16-0-1 when leading after two periods.
Alaska Aces (32-25-7) at Stockton Thunder (19-46-1) 7:30 p.m. PT
- Brendan Connolly leads Alaska against the Thunder with 10 goals and 27 points.
- Tyler Maxwell leads Stockton with 24 goals.
- Aces are 24-0-3 when leading after two periods.
- Thunder are second on the power play at 20.6 percent (55-for-267).
Kelly Cup Playoffs Update
Colorado can clinch a berth in the Kelly Cup Playoffs on Saturday if:
Colorado wins OR Colorado loses in overtime/shootout OR Utah loses
LONGEST WINNING STREAK, ONE SEASON
23 - South Carolina Stingrays (Feb. 7, 2015-Present)
17 - Cincinnati Cyclones (Jan. 13-Feb. 29, 2008)
15 - Victoria Salmon Kings (Dec. 6, 2008-Jan. 10, 2009)
14 - Louisiana IceGators (Nov. 23-Dec. 22, 2001)
- Knoxville Cherokees (Dec. 28, 1993-Jan. 29, 1994)
13 - South Carolina Stingrays (Nov. 24-Dec. 19, 2009)
- Las Vegas Wranglers (March 10-April 7, 2007)
12 - nine times, most recent:
Reading Royals (Jan. 17-Feb. 11, 2015)
CONSECUTIVE GAMES WITHOUT REGULATION LOSS
23 - South Carolina Stingrays, 23-0-0 (Feb. 7, 2015-Present)
- Texas Wildcatters, 18-0-5 ( Nov. 18, 2007-Jan. 12, 2008 )
21 - Richmond Renegades, 15-0-6 (Nov. 12-Dec. 30, 1995)
20 - Las Vegas Wranglers, 16-0-4 (Nov. 3-Dec. 21, 2007)
LONGEST ROAD WINNING STREAK
13 - South Carolina Stingrays (Feb. 7, 2015-Present)
10 - Long Beach Ice Dogs (Jan. 11-Feb. 17, 2006)
- Las Vegas Wranglers (Nov. 22-Dec. 31, 2005)
- South Carolina Stingrays (Nov. 2-Dec. 9, 2000)
LONGEST WINNING STREAK BY GOALTENDER, ONE SEASON
15 - Jeff Jakaitis, South Carolina Stingrays (Feb. 15-Present)
13 - Daniel Berthiaume, Roanoke Express (1994-95)
12 - Cory Cadden, Knoxville Cherokees (1993-94)
11 - seven times, most recent:
Daniel Manzato, Las Vegas Wranglers (2007-08)
MOST CAREER COACHING WINS
491 - John Marks (Charlotte, 1993-98; Greenville, 1998-2006; Pensacola, 2007-08; Augusta, 2008-09)
480 - John Brophy (Hampton Roads, 1989-2000 and Wheeling, 2001-03)
478 - Jason Christie (Peoria, 2000-05; Utah, 2005-08; Ontario, 2011-Present)
477 - Jeff Pyle (Mobile, 1998-2002; Gwinnett, 2003-11; Evansville, 2013-14)
342 - Matt Thomas (Atlantic City, 2004-05; Fresno, 2005-08; Stockton, 2008-13)
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ECHL Stories from March 28, 2015
- Eagles Shot Down by Martin, Wings, 2-1 - Colorado Eagles
- Martin ties K-Wings' team record for saves in a game in victory over Eagles - Kalamazoo Wings
- Mavericks Silence Thunder 5-2 Missouri Captures Big Win Over Central Division Rival - Kansas City Mavericks
- Thunder End Road Schedule with Loss at Missouri - Wichita Thunder
- Nailers Drive into Victory Lane against Royals - Wheeling Nailers
- Lukin Gets 300th Point in Thriller against Toledo - Evansville IceMen
- Oilers Capture Precious Point in 3-2 Overtime Loss to Americans - Tulsa Oilers
- Fuel Snap Stingrays' Streak with 3-2 Win - Indy Fuel
- St. Croix Scores Twice to Propel Warriors Past Glads - Greenville Swamp Rabbits
- Komets Rally Past Cyclones in OT, 4-3 - Cincinnati Cyclones
- Record-Breaking Winning Streak Comes to a Close as Stingrays Fall to Fuel - South Carolina Stingrays
- Elmira Enjoys Pink in the Rink But Falls to Florida - Elmira Jackals
- Road Warriors Rock Glads, 5-1 - Atlanta Gladiators
- Everblades Close Road Trip with 3-1 Win over Jackals - Florida Everblades
- Mavericks Add Right Wing Brett Stovin - Kansas City Mavericks
- Royals Sign Forward Zach Frischmon - Reading Royals
- IceMen Add a Pair from Canisius - Evansville IceMen
- Stingrays Add Goaltender Keegan Asmundson - South Carolina Stingrays
- ECHL Transactions - March 28 - ECHL
- Preview: Warriors Hit the Road to Face Gwinnett Tonight - Greenville Swamp Rabbits
- ECHL Announces Fines, Suspensions - ECHL
- Buzzeo Signs with Gwinnett - Atlanta Gladiators
- Condors vs. Ontario - Hockey-Thon, Alumni Game, Team Card Sets - Bakersfield Condors
- Game Preview - Ontario Reign at Bakersfield Condors - Ontario Reign
- Cyclones Game Preview - Cincinnati vs. Fort Wayne - Cincinnati Cyclones
- Thunder Seek Revenge against Alaska - Stockton Thunder
- Countdown to Face-Off: Kalamazoo Wings at Colorado Eagles - Kalamazoo Wings
- Nailers vs. Royals Game Day Snap Shot - Wheeling Nailers
- Jackals Face Florida in 2nd Annual Pink in the Rink - Elmira Jackals
- Gladiators Game Preview: Road Warriors at Gladiators - Atlanta Gladiators
- ECHL Today - March 28 - ECHL
- Connolly, Francis hat tricks help tie Aces record with 10 goals - Alaska Aces
- The Royal Road Ahead: Reading Royals at Wheeling Nailers - Reading Royals
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