
Railers get zonked in Manchester
January 3, 2018 - ECHL (ECHL)
Worcester Railers HC News Release
Manchester, NH - The Worcester Railers HC (12-13-2-2, 28pts) closed out 2017 with a last minute 4-2 loss to the first place Manchester Monarchs (21-10-1-1, 44pts) in front of 4,672 fans at the SNHU Arena on Sunday evening.Â
Nick Saracino and Patrick McNally scored for Worcester while Mitch Gillam was spectacular in net with 35 saves but Monarchs forward Matt Schmalz broke a 2-2 tie as he followed in his own rebound at 19:34 of the third period to give Manchester the victory. Worcester did not have a single power play and Ashton Rome added two assists on his 32nd birthday as the Railers dropped their third straight game.
Neither team found the back of the net in the first period as Railers goaltender Mitch Gillam made several nice stops and had 14 saves total through 20 minutes of play. Worcester was only able to manage seven shots on Charles Williams in a quick moving opening frame.
The Railers had good buzz to open the second frame and Nick Saracino (3rd) was able to tap home a loose puck rebound at 2:31 after the initial shot by Kellen Jones was stopped by Charles Williams. The Monarchs would answer back with a pair of goals just 2:23 apart midway through the period. Michael Doherty (7th) scored his 5th goal against the Railers this season at 11:00 followed by a goal mouth scramble strike by Zac Lynch (16th) at 13:23. Worcester trailed 2-1 through 40 minutes of play as shots were 20-19 Monarchs.
Mitch Gillam kept the game close with several more great saves to start the third period for the Railers. Worcester would tie the score at 2-2 as Patrick McNally (12th) scored his team leading 12th goal of the season with a snap shot from the right circle that went off the iron and in at 12:51. After what the Railers believed to be off-sides, Matt Schmalz (9th) raced down the left wing and cut across the crease and was able to fire home his own rebound chance at 19:34 to give the Monarchs a 3-2 edge. Michael Doherty (8th) added another into an empty net to give the Monarchs a 4-2 win over the Railers.
What's on track?
The Railers host the Reading Royals on Wednesday, Jan 3 at 7:05pm. Score $5 off any ticket at the Box Office when you show your Price Chopper Advantage Card for any Wednesday night game!
The Railers Tavern, located behind the DCU Center provides hockey fans with a great pregame and postgame atmosphere all season long. Watch all road games broadcast live at Railers Tavern or watch on ECHLTV.com for a small fee. Listen to all Railers games live on 98.9 Nash ICON with coverage beginning 30 minutes before puck drop with Eric Lindquist and Tom Matthews .
Full season memberships, mini plans, and group tickets are on sale now by calling the Railers front office at 508-365-1750 or by visiting www.RailersHC.com.
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