GAMEDAY - ADIRONDACK (32-20-5-4) vs. ATLANTA
March 19, 2017 - ECHL (ECHL)
Adirondack Thunder News Release
GAMEDAY - ADIRONDACK (32-20-5-4) vs. ATLANTA (24-29-6-2) Mar 19th 2017, 12:22
03/19/2017 8:22 AM - WHO: Adirondack Thunder (32-20-6-4) vs. Atlanta Gladiators (24-29-6-2)
WHAT: ECHL REGULAR SEASON GAME
WHEN: Sunday, March 19, 2017 @ 7:00 PM
WHERE: Glens Falls Civic Center - Glens Falls, NY
TONIGHT'S MATCHUP: The Thunder conclude their three-in-three set this weekend as they host the Atlanta Gladiators for the first time in franchise history. The two teams have squared off three times prior over the past two seasons, with Adirondack collecting a point in each of the three games. The Gladiators won twice in overtime earlier this month with a pair of overtime victories in Georgia.
COME-BACK IN THE SADDLE AGAIN: Adirondack earned its biggest comeback in franchise history last night as they overturned a three-goal, third-period deficit to defeat the Wheeling Nailers 5-4 in overtime. Defenseman Alex Wall scored with 16 seconds remaining in overtime to earn the Thunder the victory, which pushed them five points ahead of the Nailers for the final playoff spot in the North Division.
ANOTHER BRICK IN THE WALL: Thunder defenseman Alex Wall scored his first career overtime goal in last night's 5-4 win. Wall's goal marked the second straight game he has found the back of the net and his sixth goal of the season. The 5-11 blueliner has now amassed 38 points (6-32-38) this season which ranks fifth in the ECHL among first-year defensemen.
TUG OF WARD: Thunder forward Brian Ward collected a trio of assists last evening which set his professional career high for assists in a game. Ward has now picked up three points in two of his last three games, including his first professional hat trick last Sunday. The St. Lawrence graduate has now amassed 36 points (21-15-36) in 39 games this season and is tied with Peter MacArthur and Stepan Falkovsky for the team lead in goals.
CON AIR: Adirondack defenseman turned forward Conor Riley scored the game-tying goal with less than five minutes to play in the third period last evening. Riley, typically a defenseman, was dressed as a forward and responded with his sixth goal of the season. In 35 games this season, Riley has amassed 12 points (6-6-12) along with 44 penalty minutes and a +2 rating.
THE FAVORITE ANDER-SON: Goaltender J.P. Anderson broke his career high with a 44-save effort in last night's victory. Anderson, who turned aside 23 shots in the second period alone, earned his 11th victory of the season as he improved his record this season to 11-4-3 between Adirondack and Wheeling.
CULL HOUSE: Adirondack forward Cullen Bradshaw collected a goal and an assist in last night's win, including the go-ahead goal with less than a minute to play in the third period. Bradshaw, who also assisted on Conor Riley's game-tying goal, has now collected points in each of his last three games played. Bradshaw has amassed 15 points (3-12-15) in 20 games this season since he joined the team in mid-January.
ECHL Stories from March 19, 2017
- Defenseman Justin Hamonic Returns to Colorado - Colorado Eagles
- Adirondack Defeats Atlanta 6-1 - Atlanta Gladiators
- Mallards Clinch Playoff Berth - Quad City Mallards
- Oilers Earn a Point in Overtime Loss to Walleye - Tulsa Oilers
- Fuel Survives Epic Mallard Comeback Bid - Quad City Mallards
- Fuel Explode for Six First-Period Goals; Hang on for 8-7 Win over Mallards - Indy Fuel
- Jackals Top the Nailers 6-5 in Overtime - Elmira Jackals
- Nailers Earn Six of Eight Points on Road Trip - Wheeling Nailers
- Fucale Slams the Door as Beast Shut out Komets - Brampton Beast
- ECHL Transactions - March 19 - ECHL
- Nailers at Jackals Game Day Snap Shot 3-19-17 - Wheeling Nailers
- GAMEDAY - ADIRONDACK (32-20-5-4) vs. ATLANTA - Adirondack Thunder
- ECHL Announces Fine, Suspension - ECHL
- Mallards Game Day - Quad City Mallards
- Cyclones Upend Aces in Shootout Saturday - Alaska Aces
- Recap: Cyclones Break out the Brooms in Alaska - Cincinnati Cyclones
- Rush Rally Falls Short - Rapid City Rush
- Solar Bears Power Past 'Blades in Third Period for 5-3 Win - Florida Everblades
- Third Period Haunts Thunder in Loss at Allen - Wichita Thunder
- Game Recap --- Zahn's Gordie Howe Hat Trick Propels Colorado to 4-1 - Colorado Eagles
- Beast Move Back into First Place with Big Win over Elmira - Brampton Beast
- Rays Surge Past Greenville in 7-5 Thriller - South Carolina Stingrays
- Power Play Comes Alive for Solar Bears in 5-3 Win over Everblades - Orlando Solar Bears
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