Monarchs Game Day Capsule
April 16, 2016 - ECHL (ECHL)
Manchester Monarchs News Release
#3 Monarchs (0-2) at #6 Adirondack Thunder (2-0)
Eastern Conference Quarterfinals Game 3
Saturday, April 16, 2016 - 7:30 p.m. - Glens Falls Civic Center
HEAD-TO-HEAD - The Monarchs and Thunder meet in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals tonight, as the best-of-seven series shifts to Glens Falls, N.Y. The Monarchs have won the last three meetings against the Thunder at the Glens Falls Civic Center, outscoring Adirondack, 14-9 in those contests, including a 3-0 shutout win.
INSTANT IMPACT - Monarchs rookie forward, Matt Leitner, who was one of the highest scoring rookies all season, rejoined the Monarchs after playing 15 games for the Ontario Reign (AHL), and picked up where he left off, recording an assist in his first game back.
ROAD POWER - The Monarchs have been held scoreless on the power play so far this post-season, and look to get back on track in Game 3. At the end of the regular season, the Monarchs ranked 2nd in the ECHL in road power play success, converting on 22.8% of their chances.
THAT DIDN'T TAKE LONG - Manchester again found the net quickly in Game 2, as Zac Larraza and Troy Power scored one minute and 13 seconds apart in the third period. In Game 1, the Monarchs scored two goals in :31 seconds.
STOP THE TOP - The Monarchs will look to contain Wolfe, Kirkpatrick and MacArthur to get back in this series. The Thunder trio has scored 12-of-19 Adirondack points in the series, and sit 1st, 2nd, and 5th respectively in playoff scoring.
LOOKING FORWARD - Game 4 of this Eastern Conference Quarterfinals matchup comes from the Glens Falls Civic Center on Monday night (7 p.m.). If necessary, Game 5 will be held back in Manchester on Wednesday, April 20 (7 p.m.).
MONARCHS PLAYOFF POINTS LEADERS
Zac Larraza: 2 points (2g)
Maxim Kitsyn: 2 points (1g, 1a)
Matt Fornataro: 2 points (2a)
MONARCHS PLAYOFF GOALTENDING LEADERS
Colin Stevens: 0-0, 0.00 GAA, 0.000 save %
Doug Carr: 0-2, 3.27 GAA, 0.875 save %
THUNDER PLAYOFF POINTS LEADERS
Greg Wolfe: 5 points (3g, 2a)
Michael Kirkpatrick: 4 points (2g, 2a)
Peter MacArthur: 3 points (1g, 2a)
THUNDER PLAYOFF GOALTENDING LEADERS
Ken Appleby: 2-0, 2.31 GAA, 0.906 save %
Drew Fielding: 0-0, 0.00 GAA, 0.000 save %
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