Match Notes

  • The season series between Worcester and Manchester is split at two wins and two regulation losses.
  • Railers can tie with Brampton with a win and a Brampton loss.
  • Manchester will be stuck in fifth regardless of a win or los, but can get to within a point of Maine for fourth with a win.

Monarchs Notes

  • Team Rankings and Averages:
    • Manchester is 9-9-0-1 on the road.
    • Monarchs are 13-5-0-1 when scoring first.
    • Manchester has allowed just one shorthanded goal on the road this season.
    • Monarchs are ranked second for shots on goal with an average of 35.69 per game.
    • Manchester is 3-9-1-0 when trailing after one period. They are 3-11-1-0 when trailing after two.
    • Monarchs have won two games when ahead by four goals.
  • Player Rankings and Streaks:
    • Charles Williams is tied for fifth in save percentage at .923 and ranked ninth in goals allowed at 2.53.
    • Nic Pierog is ranked 13th in points for rookies with 27 this season and is tied for second in goals for rookies with 16. (16-11-27)
    • David Kolomatis is 10th in points for defensemen with 22. (7-15-22)
    • Danil Miromanov has the second-highest shooting percentage for defensemen at 14.6 percent.
    • Pavel Jenys is on a six-game point streak. (4-5-9)
    • Travis Walsh is on a three-game point streak. (1-2-3)
  • Recent Transactions:
    • Michael Doherty signed a PTO with the Binghamton Devils on Friday and was released from his PTO on Saturday.
  • Possible Scratches:
    • Jared Fiegl – Has been scratched since January 8.
    • Pavel Jenys – Last played on December 28.
    • Joe Masonious – Has been a healthy scratch since January 8.
    • Justin Agosta – Last played on January 6.

Railers Notes

  • Team Rankings and Averages:
    • Worcester is winless when wearing specialty jerseys this season. They won all seven last season. (7-2-1-0)
    • Railers are 9-0-0-1 when leading after two periods. They are undefeated when leading after two periods at home.
    • Worcester has the second-worst power play record in the league with 16 power play goals in both home and away contests. They are ranked 24th with 8 power play goals at home.
    • Railers penalty kill is tied for first at home. They are tied with South Carolina at 90 percent.
    • Worcester is averaging 4,023 for attendance at home. They are ranked 15th with South Carolina being ranked 14th at 4,027 and Greenville being ranked 13th at 4,040.
    • Railers are 9-6-3-1 at home.
  • Player Rankings and Streaks:
    • Evan Buitenhuis is third in the league with .928 save percentage and is ranked third in goals allowed at 2.25.
    • Mitch Gillam is ranked fourth in save percentage at .924.
    • Bo Brauer has three points in two games for Worcester.
    • Barry Almeida is one goal short from his 100th ECHL goal, and is tied for third for shots at 139.
    • Cold Streaks:
      • Tommy Panico – 13 games
      • Alex Adams – 7 games
      • Nick Roberto – 7 games
      • Tyler Mueller – 6 games
      • Woody Hudson – 4 games
      • David Quenneville – 4 games
  • Recent Transactions:
    • Mitch Gillam and Matt Gaudreau were assigned to Worcester from Bridgeport on Sunday.
    • Alex Adams was released from his SPC on Sunday.
    • Rob Lemelin was released from his EBUG contract on Sunday.
  • Possible Scratches:
    • Malcolm Gould –  On injured reserve, is eligible to be activated.
    • Kyle McKenzie – On injured reserve, is eligible to be activated.
    • Yanick Turcotte – Suspended. Serving his second of five games.
    • Ivan Kosorenkov – Missed Saturday’s game due to a lower-body injury sustained last week against Greenville.
    • Additional scratches to be determined around game time.

Isles/Sound Tigers News

  • Rangers 2, Isles 1 [NHL]
    • Anthony Beauvillier scored the only goal for the Islanders.
  • Wolf Pack 4, Sound Tigers 2 [Sound Tigers]
    • Woo Hockey Alum Steve Bernier received a match penalty for a check to the head late in the first period.
  • Islanders play the Tampa Bay Lightning tonight.
  • Sound Tigers play again on Tuesday against the Charlotte Checkers on the road.

Recent North Division Game Results

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Other Mentions

  • The Worcester Railers are hosting their “Baseball Themed” specialty jersey auction this today. The HandBid auction, which is already live, can be found here. Additional jerseys will be auctioned off after the game and raffled off as well.
  • The first 1,000 kids at today’s game will recieve sunglasses at the door.
  • For live updates during the game, follow us on Twitter @WooHockeyNews.