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Monsters Rally for 3-1 Win over Wild

December 4, 2015 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Cleveland Monsters News Release


Lake Erie Monsters Celebrate a Goal
Lake Erie Monsters Celebrate a Goal
(Cleveland Monsters)

CLEVELAND - In front of 10,131 fans at The Q, Cleveland's Lake Erie Monsters capped their eight-game season series vs. the Iowa Wild with a come-from-behind 3-1 victory on Friday night. With the win, the Monsters improved to 13-5-1-2 overall this season and with a .690 points percentage, are currently tied for first place in the AHL's Central Division standings.

After a measured start to Friday's game for both teams, the Wild claimed a 1-0 lead on an even-strength Jared Knight goal, assisted by Raphael Bussieres, at 14:14 of the opening period. After a scoreless middle frame, the Monsters tied the game at 11:27 of the third, when John Ramage buried his second goal in two games at even-strength on feeds from Josh Anderson and Sonny Milano.

After ramping up the pressure down the stretch, the Monsters took their first lead at 17:32 when Manny Malhotra won an offensive-zone faceoff and Michael Paliotta ripped home what proved to be the game-winning goal from the right point after sending a shot off the stick of an Iowa player. A Trent Vogelhuber empty-netter at 19:29, assisted by Nick Moutrey, established Lake Erie's 3-1 margin of victory.

Anton Forsberg improved to 5-0-0 at home this season by virtue of a 19-save performance in net for the Monsters while Leland Irving stopped 19 of the 21 shots he faced in defeat for the Wild.

Next up for the Monsters, it's a Saturday road clash vs. the Grand Rapids Griffins with full coverage underway from Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, MI at 7:00 pm on 99X 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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