2018 ECHL Division Semifinals Thread

[JMCx4]

From: The ECHL
Published: April 11, 2018

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[JMCx4]

From: The ECHL > News > Recent News
Published: April 8, 2018

UPDATED WITH SCORES - 4/26/18

... All series in the Division Semifinals are best-of-seven series.

North Division Semifinals

#1 Adirondack Thunder (41-24-7) vs. #4 Worcester Railers (37-26-8) ... Adirondack wins series 4-2 ... Thunder to meet Monarchs in North Division Finals

Game 1 – Friday, April 13 at 7 p.m. ET at Adirondack ... WOR (0) @ ADK (3)
Game 2 – Saturday, April 14 at 7 p.m. ET at Worcester ... ADK (0) @ WOR (2)
Game 3 – Sunday, April 15 at 5 p.m. ET at Worcester ... ADK (3) @ WOR (1)
Game 4 – Wednesday, April 18 at 7 p.m. ET at Adirondack ... WOR (1) @ ADK (2)
Game 5 – Saturday, April 21 at 7 p.m. ET at Adirondack ... WOR (6) @ ADK (5)
Game 6 – Monday, April 23 at 7 p.m. ET at Worcester ... ADK (3) @ WOR (1)
Game 7 – Wednesday, April 25 at 7 p.m. ET at Adirondack (If Necessary)

#2 Manchester Monarchs (41-25-6) vs. #3 Reading Royals (39-24-9) ... Manchester wins series 4-0 ... Monarchs advance with Game 4 win

Game 1 – Friday, April 13 at 7 p.m. ET at Manchester ... REA (2) @ MAN (3) (2OT)
Game 2 – Saturday, April 14 at 6 p.m. ET at Manchester ... REA (2) @ MAN (3) (2OT)
Game 3 – Monday, April 16 at 7 p.m. ET at Reading ... MAN (4) @ REA (3) (1OT)
Game 4 – Wednesday, April 18 at 7 p.m. ET at Reading ... MAN (3) @ REA (0)
Game 5 – Thursday, April 19 at 7 p.m. ET at Reading (If Necessary)
Game 6 – Saturday, April 21 at 6 p.m. ET at Manchester (If Necessary)
Game 7 – Tuesday, April 24 at 7 p.m. ET at Manchester (If Necessary)



South Division Semifinals

#1 Florida Everblades (53-13-6) vs. #4 Atlanta Gladiators (32-35-5) ... Florida wins series 4-0 ... Everblades reach South Division Finals

Game 1 – Monday, April 16 at 7:30 p.m. ET at Florida ... ATL (1) @ FLA (4)
Game 2 – Tuesday, April 17 at 7:30 p.m. ET at Florida ... ATL (2) @ FLA (3)
Game 3 – Thursday, April 19 at 7:35 p.m. ET at Atlanta ... FLA (4) @ ATL (2)
Game 4 – Friday, April 20 at 7:35 p.m. ET at Atlanta ... FLA (3) @ ATL (2) (1OT)
Game 5 – Sunday, April 22 at 2:05 p.m. ET at Atlanta (If Necessary)
Game 6 – Tuesday, April 24 at 7:30 p.m. ET at Florida (If Necessary)
Game 7 – Wednesday, April 25 at 7:30 p.m. ET at Florida (If Necessary)

#2 South Carolina Stingrays (48-16-8) vs. #3 Orlando Solar Bears (33-30-9)
... Orlando wins series 4-0 ... Solar Bears advance to second round for first time in team history

Game 1 – Thursday, April 12 at 7:05 p.m. ET at South Carolina ... ORL (2) @ SC (0)
Game 2 – Saturday, April 14 at 7:05 p.m. ET at South Carolina ... ORL (2) @ SC (0)
Game 3 – Thursday, April 19 at 7 p.m. ET at Orlando ... SC (1) @ ORL (2) (1OT)
Game 4 – Saturday, April 21 at 7 p.m. ET at Orlando ... SC (1) @ ORL (2) (1OT)
Game 5 – Sunday, April 22 at 6 p.m. ET at Orlando (If Necessary)
Game 6 – Tuesday, April 24 at 7:05 p.m. ET at South Carolina (If Necessary)
Game 7 – Wednesday, April 25 at 7:05 p.m. ET at South Carolina (If Necessary)



Central Division Semifinals

#1 Toledo Walleye (50-17-5) vs. #4 Indy Fuel (36-30-6) ... Toledo wins series 4-0 ... Walleye move on to Central Division Finals

Game 1 – Friday, April 13 at 7:35 p.m. ET at Toledo ... IND (3) @ TOL (4) (2OT)
Game 2 – Sunday, April 15 at 5:15 p.m. ET at Toledo ... IND (3) @ TOL (4)
Game 3 – Wednesday, April 18 at 7:05 p.m. ET at Indy ... TOL (3) @ IND (1)
Game 4 – Thursday, April 19 at 7:05 p.m. ET at Indy ... TOL (3) @ IND (2) (2OT)
Game 5 – Saturday, April 21 at 7:35 p.m. ET at Indy (If Necessary)
Game 6 – Tuesday, April 24 at 7:35 p.m. ET at Toledo (If Necessary)
Game 7 – Wednesday, April 25 at 7:35 p.m. ET at Toledo (If Necessary)

#2 Fort Wayne Komets (46-20-6) vs. #3 Cincinnati Cyclones (39-30-3) ...
Ft. Wayne wins series 4-1 ... Komets Advance to Central Division Finals

Game 1 – Saturday, April 14 at 7:30 p.m. ET at Fort Wayne ... CIN (3) @ FW (4) (2OT)
Game 2 – Sunday, April 15 at 6 p.m. ET at Fort Wayne ... CIN (1) @ FW (3)
Game 3 – Thursday, April 19 at 7:35 p.m. ET at Cincinnati ... FW (6) @ CIN (7) (1OT)
Game 4 – Saturday, April 21 at 7:35 p.m. ET at Cincinnati ... FW (2) @ CIN (1)
Game 5 – Sunday, April 22 at 3:05 p.m. ET at Cincinnati ... FW (4) @ CIN (2)
Game 6 – Tuesday, April 24 at 7:30 p.m. ET at Fort Wayne (If Necessary)
Game 7 – Wednesday, April 25 at 7:30 p.m. ET at Fort Wayne (If Necessary)



Mountain Division Semifinals

#1 Colorado Eagles (48-18-6) vs. #4 Wichita Thunder (34-30-8) ... Colorado wins series 4-2 ... Eagles advance with Game 6 win

Game 1 – Sunday, April 15 at 4:05 p.m. CT at Wichita ... COL (2) @ WIC (1) (1OT)
Game 2 – Monday, April 16 at 7:05 p.m. CT at Wichita ... COL (5) @ WIC (2)
Game 3 – Wednesday, April 18 at 7:05 p.m. MT at Colorado ... WIC (2) @ COL (4)
Game 4 – Friday, April 20 at 7:05 p.m. MT at Colorado ... WIC (6) @ COL (0)
Game 5 – Saturday, April 21 at 7:05 p.m. MT at Colorado ... WIC (5) @ COL (4) (1OT)
Game 6 – Monday, April 23 at 7:05 p.m. CT at Wichita ... COL (5) @ WIC (3)
Game 7 – Wednesday, April 25 at 7:05 p.m. MT at Colorado (If Necessary)

#2 Idaho Steelheads (44-20-8) vs. #3 Allen Americans (35-29-8) ... Idaho wins series 4-3 ... Steelheads cap comeback from 0-3 deficit

Game 1 – Friday, April 13 at 7:10 p.m. MT at Idaho ... ALN (3) @ IDH (2)
Game 2 – Saturday, April 14 at 7:10 p.m. MT at Idaho ... ALN (5) @ IDH (4)
Game 3 – Wednesday, April 18 at 7:05 p.m. CT at Allen ... IDH (3) @ ALN (5)
Game 4 – Friday, April 20 at 7:05 p.m. CT at Allen ... IDH (2) @ ALN (1)
Game 5 – Sunday, April 22 at 6:05 p.m. CT at Allen ... IDH (2) @ ALN (1)
Game 6 – Tuesday, April 24 at 7:10 p.m. MT at Idaho ... ALN (3) @ IDH (6)
Game 7 – Wednesday, April 25 at 7:10 p.m. MT at Idaho ... ALN (1) @ IDH (4)

 

[Cyclones Rock]

Cyclones are the only legitimate threat for the Kelly Cup. The rest are third rate pretenders.

 

[JMCx4]

Cyclones are the only legitimate threat for the Kelly Cup. The rest are third rate pretenders.

Pure, unadulterated hyperbole - I love it! I just hope their "third rate pretender" first round opponents can last to a Game 5.

 

[210]

Cyclones are the only legitimate threat for the Kelly Cup. The rest are third rate pretenders.

I am offended by this post...
















.....the Railers are second rate pretenders.

 

[Cyclones Rock]

I am offended by this post...
.....the Railers are second rate pretenders.

Duly noted.

 

[Woo Hockey]

Just came across a promo code for ECHL.tv for Toledo's playoff package - GOWALLEYE18, For the First Round Package.

Mods - Remove if not allowed.

 

[Nightsquad]

Best of luck to the Adirondack Thunder, Pride of the North!

 

[210]

Just came across a promo code for ECHL.tv for Toledo's playoff package - GOWALLEYE18, For the First Round Package.

Mods - Remove if not allowed.

1) Do you think they wouldn't without the disclaimer?

2) It's an actual, legit code released by Toledo.

 

[Fergy22]

Pure, unadulterated hyperbole - I love it! I just hope their "third rate pretender" first round opponents can last to a Game 5.

Yes, the komets are up one game to zero.

 

[JMCx4]

Yes, the komets are up one game to zero.

Make that two games to zero. On to Cincinnati.

 

[Cyclones Rock]

The Komets got lucky game one. The Cyclones held them to only 71 shots on goal.

 

[UnofficialTGnome]

Best of luck to the Monarchs! I watched three hard fought/hard played games and one that featured two very tired teams, and in reality it could have been the Royals coming out of this series alive. The Monarchs got two lucky calls from the refs at home, game three could have gone either way(except for the non call/blood), and last night they just had a wee bit more energy than the Royals. Now, I think they will have a very hard time making it out of the next round since there probably won't be enough time to rest and recoup, but I could be wrong.

 

[JMCx4]

The Division Semifinals schedule post above has been updated with game scores to date.

 

[JMCx4]

The Cyclones win a see-saw battle in Game #3 in Cincinnati, defeating the Komets 7-6 in OT. The Queen City will get its 3-game weekend after all.

 

[JMCx4]

And Toledo becomes the second team to advance to the Divisional Finals, with a double overtime victory over Indy in Game #4. Congratulations to the Walleye.

 

[Cyclones Rock]

The Cyclones win a see-saw battle in Game #3 in Cincinnati, defeating the Komets 7-6 in OT. The Queen City fans will get its 3-game weekend after all.

It was never in doubt. Just toying with the Komets.

Wish I had gone out to the bar with my buddy after the game. He ran into the Komets coaching staff and shared libations with them. Said Graham was a blast.

 

[GarbageGoal]

Best of luck to the Monarchs! I watched three hard fought/hard played games and one that featured two very tired teams, and in reality it could have been the Royals coming out of this series alive. The Monarchs got two lucky calls from the refs at home, game three could have gone either way(except for the non call/blood), and last night they just had a wee bit more energy than the Royals. Now, I think they will have a very hard time making it out of the next round since there probably won't be enough time to rest and recoup, but I could be wrong.

Seeing as ADK and Worcester can’t wrap up any earlier than tomorrow, I think they’ll be fine.

 

[CHRDANHUTCH]

Florida takes out Gwinnett/Atlanta in sweep

 

[JMCx4]

Semifinals schedule post above updated accordingly, along with the other Friday night results.

 

[Cyclones Rock]

Cyclones get back Justin Danforth who was 28g31a (59 pts) in 44 games before being called up to the AHL. Had he spent the full season in the ECHL he would have led the league in scoring and in all likelihood been named its MVP. He was named rookie of the year.

It's a series changer. Fort Wayne can't be very happy with this news.

 

[JMCx4]

Cyclones get back Justin Danforth who was 28g31a (59 pts) in 44 games before being called up to the AHL. ... It's a series changer. Fort Wayne can't be very happy with this news.

Did Danforth even dress for Game 4? I didn't notice his nameplate when the Cyclones warmed up on the end of the ice where my wife & I were sitting Saturday night, nor did I see him during game play. Some offensive spark was sorely needed for Cincinnati.

 

[Cyclones Rock]

Did Danforth even dress for Game 4? I didn't notice his nameplate when the Cyclones warmed up on the end of the ice where my wife & I were sitting Saturday night, nor did I see him during game play. Some offensive spark was sorely needed for Cincinnati.

He did play. #24. Our coach decided not to play him with Schultz. Why I don't know. Schultz was second in the league in scoring and he and Danforth were lethal when paired.

Had a few scoring chances and looked decent enough to me. He hadn't played in roughly 3-4 weeks due to some type of injury (don't know what), so he may have had some rust to shake off.

Fort Wayne limited the Cyclones scoring chances a ton compared to the Thursday night 7-6 game. Thought that Jesse Schultz (#12) tied it up with about 30 seconds left but Houser made a spectacular save.

Hope you and the wife had a good time. It's going to take almost a miracle for the Cyclones to pull this series out.

 

[JMCx4]

... Fort Wayne limited the Cyclones scoring chances a ton compared to the Thursday night 7-6 game. Thought that Jesse Schultz (#12) tied it up with about 30 seconds left but Houser made a spectacular save.

Hope you and the wife had a good time. It's going to take almost a miracle for the Cyclones to pull this series out.

We both enjoyed the hockey game, thanks, and the arena staff was as friendly & accommodating as during our previous visits. Fans were well behaved overall as well, for a Saturday night crowd. Gotta give props to the large # of Komets fans in attendance, who at times managed to drown out the rather small hometown crowd. They do "travel well."

If the Cyclones have any chance at the miracle you mentioned, they're gonna need several of those Houser-like reactions to Schultz's shoulda-been-a-goal. Johansson played a fundamentally solid Game 4 in the Cincinnati goal, but the whole team is gonna have to take it up two notches. We'll see how that goes this afternoon.

 

[JMCx4]

Cincinnati gave it their all, but they used their all up by the time Game 5 reached the 3rd period. Congrats to the Komets & good luck against Toledo.

The good news is: I finally added a Cyclones jersey to my collection. Made it worth the trip.