Monarchs Game Day Capsule
March 13, 2016 - ECHL (ECHL)
Manchester Monarchs News Release
Manchester Monarchs in Pink Uniforms vs. the Elmira Jackals
(Manchester Monarchs)
HEAD-TO-HEAD - The Monarchs and Jackals square off for the ninth time this season, with the Monarchs holding a 5-2-0-1 record against Elmira. The last time these two teams played, the Monarchs came out victorious, 3-2, February 21 at the Jungle. Maxim Kitsyn has enjoyed his time playing against Elmira this season, posting seven points in eight games on six goals and one assist, while adding 16 penalty minutes and a +9 rating.
WHERE WE STAND - The Monarchs (80 points) continue to hold a six point advantage in the East Division over the Adirondack Thunder, and are 12 points ahead of 4th place Elmira in the division. The Monarchs find themselves looking up at the Toledo Walleye who currently lead the Eastern Conference with 83 points.
SCORE FIRST - The Monarchs hold a 23-5-1-3 record when lighting the lamp first this season, grabbing 50 of a possible 64 points in those games, which calculates to a 0.781 % point percentage. Elmira on the other hand has been stellar when scoring first in games, posting a 20-3-1-1 record, good for 42-of-50 possible points and a 0.840% point percentage.
GET A LEAD, GET A WIN - The Monarchs will look to take a lead heading into the third period tonight, as they boast a 23-0-1-3 record when leading after two periods this season. Elmira has had a tough time coming back in the final frame, going 2-23-2-0 when facing a third period deficit.
HOME VS ROAD - The Monarchs have held their ground at home all season, going 17-9-3-4 when playing at the Jungle. Elmira comes in as road warriors, earning a 19-9-2-1 record away from First Arena compared to a 13-16-1-0 record on home ice.
TO THE SIN BIN - There is a good chance Spiro Goulakos will take a seat in the penalty box tonight, as the first-year skater leads all ECHL rookies with 34 minor penalties. In his first 43 games, Goulakos has accumulated 93 penalty minutes, averaging 2.16 penalty minutes/game.
CURIOUS GOALTENDING - Elmira netminder, C.J. Motte, is all over the goaltending leaderboard on both ends of the spectrum. Motte ranks second in the ECHL in saves (1052) and shootout wins (4), but is also tied for the most loses by a goaltender in the league with 20.
FIRST ONE OUT OF THE WAY - Alex Lintuniemi scored the first goal of his professional career last night against Reading at 6:53 of the second period on Adam Morrison. The goal for the native of Helsinki, Finland came in his 28th professional game. Lintuniemi now has 13 points this season on one goal and 12 assists.
Elmira Jackals (32-25-3-1) at Monarchs (36-18-3-5)
Sunday, March 13 2016 - 3 p.m. - Verizon Wireless Arena
MONARCHS POINTS LEADERS
Maxim Kitsyn: 46 points (23g, 23a)
Joey Diamond: 44 points (17g, 27a)
Derek Arnold: 28 points (16g, 12a)
MONARCHS GOALTENDING LEADERS
Colin Stevens: 15-6-1-0, 2.60 GAA, .913 save %
Doug Carr: 8-5-0-5, 2.69 GAA, 0.919 save %
Michael Houser: 9-4-2-0, 2.79 GAA, 0.907 save %
JACKALS POINTS LEADERS
Cason Hohmann: 47 points (17g, 30 a)
Allan McPherson: 42 points (18g, 24a)
Chris Langkow: 37 points ( 9g, 28 a)
JACKALS GOALTENDING LEADERS
C.J. Motte: 15-20-1-1, 2.78 GAA, 0.912 save %
Shane Owen: 17-19-0-0, 2.40 GAA, 0.919 save %
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