Monarchs Game Day Capsule
January 8, 2016 - ECHL (ECHL)
Manchester Monarchs News Release
WHERE WE STAND
The Monarchs head into Friday in sole possession of first place in the East Division for the fourth straight week with 43 points, leading Adirondack (42 pts.) and Elmira (40 pts.) for the division lead. Manchester's 43 points are good for second in the Eastern Conference, behind only the South Division leading Florida Everblades, and third in the ECHL.
DIVISION COLLISION
Manchester will close out the first week of 2016 with a Friday and Saturday night matchup against fellow East Division rival, the Elmira Jackals. The Monarchs are 1-1-0-1 against the Jackals this season and will look to improve upon that record this weekend.
LEADING THE WAY
Matt Leitner continues to lead the Monarchs in scoring with 31 points on eight goals and 23 assists, tied for first place amongst all ECHL rookies in points and is tied for fifth overall in the ECHL in points. Maxim Kitsyn remains second on the Monarchs roster in scoring with 22points (11g, 11a) and Stefan Legein holds firm in the top-3 with 19 points (8g, 11a).
SHOOT EARLY, SHOOT OFTEN
On the season, Manchester is 18-4-0-2 when outshooting the opposition and 2-7-0-0 when being outshot. The Monarchs have outshot Elmira in each of their three matchups this season, outshooting the Jackals by a combined margin of 132-91.
GRABBING POINTS
The Monarchs have been taking points at a steady pace since the end of November, vaulting them into first place in the East Division. In their past 19 games, the Monarchs have taken points in 14 of those contests, earning an 11-5-0-3 record.
MONARCHS TAKE TO THE ROAD
The Monarchs return to the ice Saturday, Jan. 9 (7:05 p.m.), as they finish a two-game road trip with Elmira.
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PREVIOUS MEETINGS
Last Game - 2-1 (SO) ELM, Dec. 11
All-Time - 1-1-0-1
MONARCHS POINTS LEADERS
Matt Leitner: 31 points (8g, 23a)
Maxim Kitsyn: 22 points (11g, 11a)
Stefan Legein: 19 points (8g, 11a)
THUNDER POINTS LEADERS
Cason Hohmann: 25 points (10g, 15a)
Mike Seidel: 23 points (11g, 12a)
Colin Jacobs: 21 points (9g, 12a)
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