ECHL Today - May 5
Published on May 5, 2016 under ECHL (ECHL) News Release
A preview of ECHL Kelly Cup Playoff games for Thursday, May 5, 2016
Eastern Conference Semifinals (Best of Seven)
#5 Wheeling Nailers at #8 Reading Royals 7 p.m. ET
Reading leads series 2-1
Series Matchup Sheet
- Wheeling's Cody Wydo leads rookies with five goals.
- Reading's Adam Morrison leads the playoffs with a 1.60 goals-against average.
- Nailers are fourth on the penalty kill on the road at 91.3 percent (21-for-23).
- Royals are 6-0 when scoring first.
- Game 5 is Saturday at 7 p.m. ET at Reading
#2 South Carolina Stingrays at #6 Adirondack Thunder 7 p.m. ET
Adirondack leads series 2-1
Series Matchup Sheet
- South Carolina's Stephan Vigier is tied for second with 35 shots on goal.
- Adirondack's Michael Kirkpatrick is tied for fourth among rookies with seven points (2g-5a).
- Stingrays are second with 34.38 shots per game.
- Thunder lead the playoffs with 1.88 goals-against per game.
- Game 5 is Saturday at 7 p.m. ET at Adirondack
Other 2016 Kelly Cup Playoffs Series
Western Conference Semifinals (Best of Seven)
#1 Missouri Mavericks vs. #4 Allen Americans
Allen leads series 2-1
Series Matchup Sheet
Game 1 - ALLEN 2 at Missouri 0
Game 2 - Allen 2 at MISSOURI 5
Game 3 - Missouri 1 at ALLEN 5
Game 4 is Friday at 7:05 p.m. CT at Allen
#2 Fort Wayne Komets vs. #6 Utah Grizzlies
Fort Wayne leads series 3-0
Series Matchup Sheet
Game 1 - Utah 4 at FORT WAYNE 6
Game 2 - Utah 3 at FORT WAYNE 5
Game 3 - FORT WAYNE 3 at Utah 1
Game 4 is Friday at 7:30 p.m. MT at Utah
Eastern Conference Quarterfinals (Best of Seven)
#1 Toledo Walleye vs. #8 Reading Royals
Reading wins series 4-3
Series Matchup Sheet
Game 1 - READING 4 at Toledo 3
Game 2 - Reading 3 at TOLEDO 4
Game 3 - Toledo 2 at READING 4
Game 4 - TOLEDO 3 at Reading 1
Game 5 - READING 5 at Toledo 3
Game 6 - TOLEDO 3 at Reading 1
Game 7 - READING 4 at Toledo 1
#2 South Carolina Stingrays vs. #7 Kalamazoo Wings
South Carolina wins series 4-1
Series Matchup Sheet
Game 1 - SOUTH CAROLINA 4 at Kalamazoo 1
Game 2 - SOUTH CAROLINA 5 at Kalamazoo 2
Game 3 - South Carolina 3 at KALAMAZOO 5
Game 4 - Kalamazoo 2 at SOUTH CAROLINA 3
Game 5 - Kalamazoo 1 at SOUTH CAROLINA 5
#3 Manchester Monarchs vs. #6 Adirondack Thunder
Adirondack wins series 4-1
Series Matchup Sheet
Game 1 - ADIRONDACK 3 at Manchester 2
Game 2 - ADIRONDACK 4 at Manchester 3 (OT)
Game 3 - Manchester 2 at ADIRONDACK 4
Game 4 - MANCHESTER 2 at Adirondack 1
Game 5 - ADIRONDACK 3 at Manchester 0
#4 Florida Everblades vs. #5 Wheeling Nailers
Wheeling wins series 4-2
Series Matchup Sheet
Game 1 - WHEELING 6 at Florida 3
Game 2 - Wheeling 1 at FLORIDA 4
Game 3 - FLORIDA 6 at Wheeling 3
Game 4 - Florida 4 at WHEELING 5
Game 5 - Florida 3 at WHEELING 4
Game 6 - WHEELING 2 at Florida 1
Western Conference Quarterfinals (Best of Seven)
#1 Missouri Mavericks vs. #8 Quad City Mallards
Missouri wins series 4-0
Series Matchup Sheet
Game 1 - Quad City 3 at MISSOURI 6
Game 2 - Quad City 1 at MISSOURI 2
Game 3 - MISSOURI 4 at Quad City 2
Game 4 - MISSOURI 4 at Quad City 1
#2 Fort Wayne Komets vs. #7 Cincinnati Cyclones
Fort Wayne wins series 4-3
Series Matchup Sheet
Game 1 - CINCINNATI 3 at Fort Wayne 2
Game 2 - CINCINNATI 3 at Fort Wayne 2
Game 3 - FORT WAYNE 8 at Cincinnati 0
Game 4 - FORT WAYNE 3 at Cincinnati 2 (2 OT)
Game 5 - Fort Wayne 4 at CINCINNATI 5 (2 OT)
Game 6 - Cincinnati 1 at FORT WAYNE 2 (OT)
Game 7 - Cincinnati 0 at FORT WAYNE 2
#3 Colorado Eagles vs. #6 Utah Grizzlies
Utah wins series 4-2
Series Matchup Sheet
Game 1 - UTAH 3 at Colorado 2
Game 2 - Utah 4 at COLORADO 5 (3 OT)
Game 3 - Colorado 2 at UTAH 3
Game 4 - Colorado 2 at UTAH 7
Game 5 - COLORADO 5 at Utah 2
Game 6 - UTAH 7 at Colorado 2
#4 Allen Americans vs. #5 Idaho Steelheads
Allen wins series 4-3
Series Matchup Sheet
Game 1 - IDAHO 3 at Allen 1
Game 2 - Idaho 1 at ALLEN 3
Game 3 - ALLEN 3 at Idaho 1
Game 4 - Allen 1 at IDAHO 3
Game 5 - Allen 1 at IDAHO 7
Game 6 - Idaho 2 at ALLEN 4
Game 7 - Idaho 2 at ALLEN 3 (OT)
ECHL Stories from May 5, 2016
- Stingrays Down Thunder 6-0 to Even Series at Two - South Carolina Stingrays
- ECHL Transactions - May 5 - ECHL
- Solar Bears Extend Affiliate Agreement with Toronto Maple Leafs - Orlando Solar Bears
- Elmira Jackals in the Community - Elmira Jackals
- Playoff Game Preview: Game 4- South Carolina at Adirondack, 7 p.m. - South Carolina Stingrays
- Nailers at Royals Game Day Snap Shot - Wheeling Nailers
- ECHL Today - May 5 - ECHL
- Gameday: Adirondack vs. South Carolina - Adirondack Thunder
- Fort Wayne Comes Back in Third to Take 3-0 Series Lead - Utah Grizzlies
- Royals Take Series Lead with 4-1 Win over Wheeling - Reading Royals
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