Growlers Win 8 Straight Games
November 17, 2018 - ECHL (ECHL)
Newfoundland Growlers News Release
With a 5-2 decision over the Reading Royals Saturday night the Newfoundland Growlers have won 8 straight games.
Just 1:25 into the first period Hudson Elynuik scored his first pro goal to give the Growlers a 1-0 lead. The Royals would respond late in the period from the stick of Steven Swavely to even the score after the first 20 minutes of play.
Growlers goalie, Mario Culina would face 19 shots in the first period, en route to a 40 save performance.
The Growlers would pump 2 goals past Royals netminder Austin Lotz in the second period, the first, from J.J Piccinich and the second from Todd Skirving.
Zach O'Brien would score 4:43 into the third period, his fourth goal this weekend versus the Reading Royals to give the Growlers a 4-1 lead. Nick Luukko would respond for the Royals in the third, but Sam Babintsev would add a late game empty-net goal to secure the 5-2 victory.
Quick Hits
Mario Culina has won all 3 starts he has made this season for the Growlers
Ryane Clowe was absent from the Growlers bench due to medical reasons, John Snowden assumed the role of head coach for the game
The three stars were 3 - S. Swavely (REA), 2 - J. Piccinich (NFL) and 1 - M. Culina (NFL)
What's Next?
The Newfoundland Growlers resume their five-game road trip Wednesday, November 21st versus the Jacksonville Icemen. Catch all the action on nlgrowlers.com/mixlr.
ECHL Stories from November 17, 2018
- Grizzlies Blank Fuel in Rubber Match at Maverik Center - Indy Fuel
- Thunder Falter Late in Shootout Loss to Kansas City - Wichita Thunder
- Florida Doubles up Atlanta 6-3 - Atlanta Gladiators
- Solar Bears Drop 5-1 Decision to Railers - Orlando Solar Bears
- Swamp Rabbits' Fast Start Halted by IceMen - Greenville Swamp Rabbits
- Sixth Sense: 'Blades Find Back of Net Early, Often in Win over Gladiators - Florida Everblades
- Cyclones Win Penalty-Filled Affair in Thrilling Fashion - Cincinnati Cyclones
- Late Goal Helps Cyclones Edge K-Wings - Kalamazoo Wings
- Mavericks Erase Two-Goal, Third Period Deficit in Shootout Win - Kansas City Mavericks
- Allen's Motte Blanks Oilers - Tulsa Oilers
- IceMen Cool Rabbits' Hot Start in Win - Jacksonville Icemen
- Nailers Down Stingrays, 4-1 - South Carolina Stingrays
- Railers Offense Shines Bright in 5-1 Home Win over Solar Bears - Worcester Railers HC
- Growlers Win 8 Straight Games - Newfoundland Growlers
- Nailers Win Second Straight with Spinozzi's Four-Point Night - Wheeling Nailers
- Melanson's Shorthanded Goal Give Mariners Split in Brampton - Maine Mariners
- Late Short-Handed Goal Sinks Beast - Brampton Beast
- Game Preview: Solar Bears at Railers - Orlando Solar Bears
- ECHL Transactions - November 17 - ECHL
- Cyclones Game Notes: vs. Kalamazoo - Cincinnati Cyclones
- Nailers at Stingrays Game Day Snap Shot, November 17 - Wheeling Nailers
- Mariners Sign Forward Alec Baer - Maine Mariners
- Wings Add Forward Mele - Kalamazoo Wings
- Game Day Report: Mavericks Look to Bounce Back at Wichita - Kansas City Mavericks
- Game Day: Lone Game of Week Sends Wings to Cincy - Kalamazoo Wings
- Royals Game Day: 3-D Jerseys vs. Growlers - Reading Royals
- Grizzlies Fall to Indy 3-2 - Utah Grizzlies
- Steelheads Hold Strong in 3-2 Win over Rush - Idaho Steelheads
- Fuel Take Game Two of Three Game Road Series in Utah - Indy Fuel
- Mariners Blanked in Brampton - Maine Mariners
- Jenys Scores Twice, But Americans Fall to Tulsa 3-2 - Allen Americans
- Thunder Blanks Mavericks on Wizards Night - Wichita Thunder
- Alberga's Hat Trick Propels Admirals to 5-3 Win at Atlanta - Norfolk Admirals
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
