AHL Cleveland Monsters

Monsters Stymied by Wild

Published on December 21, 2017 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Cleveland Monsters News Release


Rookie net-minder Matiss Kivlenieks stops 22 pucks for Cleveland in hard-fought home loss.

CLEVELAND - The Cleveland Monsters, proud American Hockey League affiliate of the NHL's Columbus Blue Jackets, were defeated by the Iowa Wild on Monday at The Q by a final score of 3-0. With the loss, the Monsters fell to 8-11-3-2 overall this season and with a .438 points percentage, Cleveland remains alone in sixth place in the AHL's Central Division standings.

The Wild grabbed a 2-0 lead in the first period when Sam Anas potted an even-strength marker at 15:10 that Brennan Menell followed with a power-play strike at 19:25. In the middle stanza, Iowa notched another even-strength goal to push their lead to 3-0 when Zach Palmquist tallied at 15:11 and, after a scoreless final frame, the Wild emerged victorious by a 3-0 final score.

Monsters goaltender Matiss Kivlenieks fell to 3-6-2 this season despite stopping 22 of the 25 pucks he faced while Iowa's C.J. Motte improved to 2-1-1 between the pipes by virtue of a 34-save shutout performance.

Next up for the Monsters, it's a Wednesday rematch vs. the Wild with full coverage, live from The Q, underway at 7:00 pm on 99X and the Monsters Hockey Network.

Full and partial season ticket memberships are on sale now and provide you with the best seat locations, custom member benefits and the lowest ticket prices starting at only $10 per game. Group outing and birthday bash packages for 10 or more people are also on sale now. All tickets can be purchased by visiting ClevelandMonsters.com, calling (216) 420-0000, visiting The Q Box Office or any Northern Ohio Discount Drug Mart.

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