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Stars Sink Monsters, 2-1

February 14, 2016 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Cleveland Monsters News Release


CEDAR PARK, TX - In the final game of the two teams' four-game season series, Cleveland's Lake Erie Monsters were defeated by the Texas Stars on Sunday at Cedar Park Center in Cedar Park, TX by a final score of 2-1. With the loss, the Monsters fell to 26-17-5-3 overall this season and with a .588 points percentage, remain alone in third place in the AHL's Central Division standings.

The Monsters claimed a 1-0 lead on Sunday when Michael Paliotta wired home an even-strength slapper at 11:49, assisted by Sonny Milano. Texas responded at 15:47, though, as Cole Ully notched a persistent, right-post marker on feeds from Gemel Smith and Esa Lindell at even-strength.

In the middle frame, the period's only goal was posted by Stars captain Travis Morin on the power-play at 7:28, and after a scoreless final stanza, Morin's marker established Texas' final margin of victory at 2-1.

Brad Thiessen fell to 8-3-3 in net for the Monsters despite a 26-save performance, while Stars backstop Maxime Legace saved 33 of the 34 pucks he faced in victory.

Next up for the Monsters, it's a Friday home clash vs. the San Antonio Rampage with full coverage, live from The Q, underway at 7:00 pm on ESPN 850 WKNR 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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