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Monsters Earn Point in 3-2 Overtime Loss to IceHogs

March 16, 2019 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Cleveland Monsters News Release


Zac Dalpe of the Cleveland Monsters scores against the Rockford IceHogs
Zac Dalpe of the Cleveland Monsters scores against the Rockford IceHogs
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ROCKFORD, IL - The AHL's Cleveland Monsters were defeated in overtime by the Rockford IceHogs at BMO Harris Bank Center in Rockford, IL on Saturday by a final score of 3-2. With the overtime setback, the Monsters are now 30-26-7-1 overall this season and with 68 points, currently reside in fifth place alone in the AHL's North Division standings, four points behind the fourth place Belleville Senators for the division's final playoff spot.

The IceHogs grabbed a 1-0 lead on Saturday when Victor Ejdsell potted an even-strength breakway at 5:13 of the first before the Monsters equalized at 17:34 of the opening frame via Dillon Simpson's five-on-five wraparound finish, made possible by Doyle Somerby's lone assist.

In the middle frame, Rockford pulled ahead with a Blake Hillman even-strength tally at 1:30, but the Monsters scratched across a tying goal at 9:15 when Brett Gallant fed Zac Dalpe for a shorthanded transition marker to make it 2-2. After a scoreless third stanza, the IceHogs claimed victory 1:15 into a three-on-three overtime session when Peter Holland delivered the decisive goal.

Monsters goaltender Brad Thiessen fell to 6-5-2 this season following a 30-save performance while Rockford's Collin Delia improved to 9-6-4 in net this year by virtue of a 33-save showing.

Next up for the Monsters, it's a Friday road clash vs. the Rochester Americans with full coverage, live from Blue Cross Arena in Rochester, NY, underway at 7:00 pm on Alt 99.1, AHLTV and the Monsters Hockey Network.

Cleveland Monsters tickets for the hottest games of the year on sale now and start at only $10 per seat! Additionally, 2019-20 Monsters Hockey Club memberships, including the best seats for each game, the lowest ticket prices, exclusive year-round benefits and free gear are also on sale now. Visit https://www.clevelandmonsters.com/tickets/monsters-hockey-club or by calling the Monsters sales and service team at 216-420-0000. Be sure to follow the Monsters on Twitter @monstershockey, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/monstershockey, and on Instagram @monstershockey.

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