Monarchs vs Railers 12/14/2018: Pre-Game Notes

Railers have the advantage with a 2-1 record against Manchester this season.
Manchester can tie with Reading for fourth with a win and a Reading and Maine loss.
Railers can move into third place in the north division with a win and a Maine and Reading loss.

Monarchs Notes

Team Rankings and Averages:
- Monarchs are averaging a league-leading 35.61 shots on goal per game.
- Manchester has the worst power play in the league with five power play goals out of 74 chances.
- Monarchs are 5-3-0-1 when leading after one period and are 7-2-0-1 when leading after two periods.
Player Rankings and Streaks:
- Nic Pierog is on a seven-game point streak and is ranked fifth in goals (11) out of all rookie skaters.
- Joe Pendenza has assists in four straight road games.
- David Kolomatis is ranked tenth in points with 15.
Recent Transactions:
- Tim Shoup was activated from injured reserve and Dexter Dancs was activated from reserve on Thursday.
- Patrick Bajkov was recalled to the Springfield Thunderbirds (AHL) by the Florida Panthers on Thursday.
- Austin Strand was recalled to the Ontario Reign (AHL) by the Los Angeles Kings (NHL) on Thursday.
- Craig Wyszomirski signed a PTO with the Ontario Reign (AHL) on Thursday.
- Chris Carlisle signed a PTO with the Belleville Senators (AHL) on Thursday.
- Monarchs signed defensemen Justin Agosta and Daniil Miromanov on Friday morning.
Possible Scratches:
- Brandon Wildung – on injured reserve.
- Spencer Watson – has not played since 11/30.
- Mario Puskarich – on reserve, has not played this season.

Railers Notes

Rankings and Averages:
- Railers have the third-best penalty kill at home, allowing just four goals on 43 chances.
- Worcester has the lowest scoring average in the ECHL with 2.36 goals per game. They have one of the lowest goals allowed average with 2.76 goals per game.
- Railers are undefeated when leading after two periods (6-0-0-0).
Player Rankings and Streaks:
- Railers are undefeated (6-0) when leading after two periods.
- Worcester is winless when trailing after two periods (0-8-1-0).
- Mitch Gillam has a 13 game win streak at home.
- Woody Hudson hasn’t recorded a point in 10 straight games.
- Nick Sorkin is on a three-game point streak.
- Barry Almeida has eight points in his last nine games.
Recent Transactions:
- Matt Schmalz, who was acquired in a trade this past weekend, will be making his Railers debut tonight.
- Austin Block was activated from reserve on Thursday.
- Ivan Kosorenkov was placed on reserve on Thursday.
Possible Scratches:
- Malcolm Gould – On injured reserve, is eligible to be activated.
- Ivan Kosorenkov – On reserve.
- Tommy Kelley – On injured reserve, is eligible to be activated.
- Kyle McKenzie – On injured reserve, is eligible to be activated.
- Tyler Mueller – Considered day-to-day with an upper body injury.
- Additional scratches to be determined around game time.

Wednesday, December 12, 2018

Thursday, December 13, 2018

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The Worcester Railers Booster Club will be donating proceeds from tonight’s 50-50 raffle to the Ava Roy fund. Visit the Booster Club table behind section 109.(next to the Chick-Fil-A concession stand) to buy your tickets tonight.
The Railers will be holding a canned food drive at tonight’s game to benefit the Worcester Country Food Bank.
The Junior Railers will be raising money for the Ava Roy fund on Saturday from 4 to 7 PM and 9 AM to Noon on Sunday at the Worcester Ice Center. They will also be partnering with all Worcester 99 Restaurant locations on Sunday for the “Dining For a Cause” fundraiser, with 15% of your bill being donated to the Ava Roy Fund.
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