AHL Cleveland Monsters

Monsters Blanked by Moose, 4-0

Published on January 13, 2016 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Cleveland Monsters News Release


Lake Erie Monsters vs. the Manitoba Moose
Lake Erie Monsters vs. the Manitoba Moose
(Cleveland Monsters)

WINNIPEG, MB - In the final meeting between the two teams at the MTS Centre in Winnipeg, MB this season, Cleveland's Lake Erie Monsters were defeated by the Manitoba Moose on Wednesday by a final score of 4-0. With the loss, the Monsters fell to 19-13-2-3 overall this season and with a .581 points percentage, remain alone in fifth place in the AHL's Central Division standings.

The Moose grabbed a 1-0 lead on Wednesday as, with just seconds remaining in the opening period, Manitoba's JC Lipon posted an even-strength wrap-around marker at 19:48. In the middle frame, Manitoba rattled off a pair of goals, both from Chase De Leo, on the power-play at 4:32 and at even-strength at 6:47 to grant the Moose a 3-0 lead heading into the final stanza.

The final period's lone goal went Manitoba's way at 13:00 when Jiri Fronk established the Moose's final margin of victory at even-strength. Eric Comrie posted his first shutout of the season between the pipes for Manitoba by virtue of a 24-save performance while Brad Thiessen fell to 2-1-1 in net for the Monsters despite providing 28 stops for Lake Erie. Wednesday's defeat was the Monsters' first regulation shutout loss this season.

Next up for the Monsters, it's a Friday road clash vs. the Grand Rapids Griffins with full coverage underway from Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, MI at 7:00 pm on ESPN 850 WKNR and the Monsters Hockey Network.

Tickets for every Monsters home game start at just $10 and are on sale now! Full and partial season ticket memberships are also available and provide you with the best seat locations, custom member benefits and the lowest ticket prices. Group outing and birthday bash packages for 10 or more people are also on sale now. All tickets can be purchased by visiting LakeErieMonsters.com, calling (216) 420-0000, visiting The Q Box Office or any Northern Ohio Discount Drug Mart. Be sure to follow the Monsters on Twitter @monstershockey, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/lakeeriemonsters, and on Instagram at www.instagram.com/monstershockey.

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Lake Erie Monsters vs. the Manitoba Moose
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