Monarchs Weekly Preview
Published on April 17, 2017 under ECHL (ECHL)
Manchester Monarchs News Release
GAMES
Tuesday, April 18, 7 p.m. - Adirondack Thunder - Glens Falls Civic Center - Playoff Game 3
Thursday, April 20, 7 p.m. - Adirondack Thunder - Glens Falls Civic Center - Playoff Game 4
Saturday, April 22, 7 p.m. - Adirondack Thunder - Glens Falls Civic Center - Playoff Game 5 (if necessary)
WEEK IN REVIEW
The Monarchs opened the North Division Semifinals on home ice over the weekend, and came out with a 2-0 series lead.
Friday, the Monarchs took Game 1 against the Adirondack Thunder by a score of 3-1. Manchester grabbed a two-goal lead on goals by David Kolomatis and Daniel Doremus before the Thunder made it, 2-1, late in the second period. The score remained the same throughout a fast-paced third period until Quentin Shore potted an empty-netter to seal the Monarchs victory. Sam Brittain made the start in net and made 24 saves for his first career playoff victory.
Saturday night, it was the Thunder who took an early lead, but Matt Leitner's 1st goal of the playoffs tied the game heading to the second period. Adirondack took the lead for a second time 2:10 into the middle frame, but Manchester answered with a goal by Shore to even the score heading into the third period. The final stanza was all Monarchs as Ashton Rome scored on the power play at 4:58, and Leitner added an empty-net-goal to preserve the Manchester victory. Brittain grabbed the win in net with 22 saves.
PLAYOFF SCHEDULE The seven-game series will shift to the Glens Falls Civic Center for the remaining necessary games.
The remaining schedule for the North Division Semi-finals can be found below:
Game 3: Manchester @ Adirondack - Tuesday, April 18, 7:00 p.m. at Glens Falls Civic Center
Game 4: Manchester @ Adirondack - Thursday, April 20, 7:00 p.m. at Glens Falls Civic Center
Game 5: Manchester @ Adirondack - Saturday, April 22, 7:00 p.m. at Glens Falls Civic Center (if necessary)
Game 6: Manchester @ Adirondack - Tuesday, April 25, 7:00 p.m. at Glens Falls Civic Center (if necessary)
Game 7: Manchester @ Adirondack - Wednesday, April 26, 7:00 p.m. at Glens Falls Civic Center (if necessary)
LEADING THE WAY
Quentin Shore has been on fire so far in the series, and leads the Monarchs with five points (2g, 3a). Shore's five points put him in a second-place tie in Kelly Cup Playoff scoring, while Matt Leitner sits tied for third with four points (2g, 2a). Sam Brittain is fourth in the ECHL with a 1.50 GAA.
A TRUE ADVNTAGE
The Monarchs and Thunder continue to pour it on when on the man-advantage. Through two games, the Monarchs are second in the playoffs, converting on 28.6% of their opportunities, while the Thunder have scored on 25%, good for third in the league.
CLAMPING DOWN
The Monarchs have allowed 24 shots in the first period through the first two games of the series, but have put the clamps of the Thunder after the first intermission. Heading into Game 3, the Monarchs have allowed only 25 shots combined in the final two frames, the second fewest in the playoffs.
TICKETS
Tickets are available for purchase at the Monarchs Front Office, the SNHU Arena Box Office or HERE. For all 2016-17 ticket package holders, the North Division Semifinals of the 2017 Kelly Cup Playoffs are completely free, while Full and 20-Game ticket package holders will also receive complimentary tickets to the North Division Finals!
Tickets to see your Monarchs back in the playoffs for the 15th time in 16 years will be sold at $20 for adults and $15 for youth. For groups of 10 or more, click HERE to get special group pricing! All playoff ticket purchases are non-refundable and cannot be exchanged for another playoff game.
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