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Rookies making an impact

December 16, 2013 - ECHL (ECHL) News Release


Nearly a third of the way through the ECHL regular season, there are several rookies who are starting to put up impressive numbers.

Stockton's Andrew Clark acquitted himself well after joining the team late last season. Clark tallied five points (2g-3a) in four regular-season games last season, then added 21 points (7g-14a) in 22 games during the Kelly Cup Playoffs, which was tied for third among all players during the postseason. Clark has picked up right where he left off, as he leads all first-year players, and is tied for sixth overall in the league, with 26 points (10g-16a) in 24 games. He enjoyed a standout weekend with eight points (4g-4a) in two games, highlighted by a two goal, three assist effort in a 6-5 win against Bakersfield on Sunday.

Scott Fleming of Fort Wayne has also come on strong of late, recording 10 points (3g-7a) in his last six games to move into second among rookies with 22 points (8g-14a) in 22 games.

Cincinnati's Wade Megan, who is tied for first among first-year players with 12 goals, is tied third in rookie scoring with 19 points in 15 games. Megan has had five multi-point games this season, and has tallied two goals on four occasions. He also has seen AHL time with San Antonio, adding one assist in four games with the Rampage.

Idaho's William Rapuzzi is tied with Megan for third among rookies, and his 14 assists are tied for second with Fleming among first-year players. He leads all rookies with eight power-play assists and 10 power-play points, numbers that also have him ranked among the top four overall in the league.

Among rookie defenseman, Colorado's Daniel Johnston is the top scorer, with 14 points (2g-12a) in 21 games, while Stockton's Landon Oslanski is second with 12 points (2g-10a) in 21 games.

ECHL Week returns for second season

The debut episode for the second season of ECHL Week, weekly show dedicated to the ECHL, is now available for viewing .

This episode features a look at the Indianapolis Fuel, who will join the ECHL during the 2014-15 season; a preview of Hockey Heritage Weekend, which heads to Alaska in Feburary; an interview with Kalamazoo's Sam Ftorek, who played his 700th career ECHL game earlier this season and much more.

In addition to airing on YouTube, this season of ECHL Week will also be available nationwide on America ONE Sports television affiliates each Sunday at 2:30 p.m. ET. Click here for a listing of America ONE affiliates. The show also airs in select ECHL arenas.

Produced by Double S Media and hosted by Barry Schickling, ECHL Week showcases highlights and interviews from around the league and gives fans the latest news and insight from all 22 teams.

Divisions

Atlantic Division

- Maxime Clermont has allowed two goals in each of his last four starts (3-1-0).

- The Jackals have killed off 25 of their opponents last 26 power-play opportunities.

- Elmira is at Cincinnati on Friday and Saturday.

- Ryan Cruthers has six points (2g-4a) in four games this season.

- Reading is 5-0-0 when leading after one period.

- The Royals are at Fort Wayne on Friday and Saturday.

- Zack Torquato is third with 30 points (9g-21a).

- The Nailers are 9-0-2 when scoring first.

- Wheeling hosts Evansville on Friday and Saturday.

North Division

- Wade Megan is tied for first among rookies with 12 goals.

- The Cyclones are 10-0-0 when leading after two periods.

- Cincinnati hosts Kalamazoo on Tuesday and Elmira on Friday and Saturday.

- Head coach Jeff Pyle is tied for second in ECHL history with 882 career games coached.

- Jacob Johnston is on a six-game point streak (1g-5a).

- The IceMen host Toledo on Wednesday and visit Wheeling on Friday and Saturday.

- Mike Embach has four points (1g-3a) in his first two games with Fort Wayne.

- The Komets are 10-for-10 on the penalty kill over their last three games.

- Fort Wayne hosts Reading on Friday and Saturday.

- Matt Caria has at least one point in five of his last six games.

- Kalamazoo has won four straight road games.

- The K-Wings are at Cincinnati on Tuesday and host Toledo on Friday and Saturday.

- Travis Novak has five points (2g-3a) in his last three games.

- The Walleye are third on the power play at 19.5 percent (16-for-82).

- Toledo visits Evansville on Wednesday and Kalamazoo on Friday and Saturday.

South Division

- John Henrion is fourth among rookies with 65 shots on goal.

- The Everblades lead the league with seven shorthanded goals.

- Florida hosts Greenville on Friday and Saturday.

- Andrew Rowe is second in the league in plus-minus at +16.

- Greenville is 6-3-2 when outshooting its opponent.

- The Road Warriors are at Florida on Friday and Saturday and Orlando on Sunday.

- Evan Bloodoff leads the club with 13 points (7g-6a).

- The Gladiators are the league's third-least penalized team with 12.00 penalty minutes per game.

- Gwinnett hosts South Carolina on Friday and visits the Stingrays on Saturday.

- Zach Harrison leads the club with eight goals.

- Orlando is 7-3-1 in one-goal games.

- The Solar Bears host Greenville on Sunday.

- Jeremy Price is tied for first among rookies in plus-minus at +12.

- The Stingrays have outscored their opponents 32-18 in the third period.

- South Carolina visits Gwinnett on Friday and hosts the Gladiators on Saturday.

Mountain Division

- James Martin is second among defensemen in plus-minus at +14.

- The Aces are 12-3-1 when outshooting their opponent.

- Alaska hosts Utah on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.

- Kevin Ulanski is second in the league with 88 shots on goal.

- Colorado leads the league with 11 home wins (11-2-2).

- The Eagles are at San Francisco on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

- Josh Robinson is 7-0-1 in his last eight starts with a .935 save percentage.

- Idaho leads the ECHL with 24 power-play goals.

- The Steelheads host Bakersfield on Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday.

- Jamie MacQueen leads the club with eight goals in just four games.

- Utah is fifth with 2.52 goals-against per game.

- The Grizzlies are at Alaska on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.

Pacific Division

- Matt Thurber and Ryan Little both scored their first pro goals last week.

- The Condors have scored 14 goals in their last three games.

- Bakersfield is at Idaho on Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday.

- Travis Fullerton is fifth with 422 saves.

- Las Vegas is sixth on the power play at 17.2 percent (17-for-99).

- The Wranglers host Ontario on Monday.

- Jake Newton is tied for fourth among defensemen with 15 points (7g-8a).

- The Reign are 11-2-0 against Pacific Division opponents.

- Ontario is at Las Vegas on Monday, hosts Stockton on Friday and Sunday and visits the Thunder on Saturday.

- Dale Mitchell is on a five-game point streak (4g-2a).

- San Francisco is 6-0-3 in one-goal games.

- The Bulls host Colorado on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

- Andrew Clark leads rookies with 26 points (10g-16a).

- The Thunder are third with 3.33 goals per game.

- Stockton travels to Ontario on Friday and Sunday and hosts the Reign on Saturday.

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