2020-21 ECHL Season Thread

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Perusing the LeagueStat Daily Report ...

• In the West, all 4 playoff competitors have been determined (Wichita, Allen, Ft. Wayne & Utah). It's now just a matter of the shuffles for seeding, with WIC & ALN two points apart and the FTW/UTA pairing requiring an advanced math degree to sort out.

• In the East, only Florida & Greenville have secured first round appearances (however all that's gonna go). Just 3 points separate Indy, Orlando, South Carolina & Jacksonville; so this last week of the ir-regular season will count for each & all of them.

• Glancing at the League Attendance Report, 3 of the top 6 ticket sellers are in The Sunshine State while Wheeling occupies its tradional spot in bringing up the rear.

 

[Atlantian]

Indy can clinch a spot tonight (6/1) is SC loses in regulation

 

[GindyDraws]

Indy can clinch a spot tonight (6/1) is SC loses in regulation

With a 5-1 win over Kansas City, that'll do it. They're in the playoffs!

 

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ALL-ECHL FIRST AND SECOND TEAMS ANNOUNCED

16 hours ago (June 3, 2021)

The ECHL on Thursday announced its All-ECHL First and Second Teams for 2020-21 as determined in a vote of ECHL coaches, broadcasters, media relations directors and media, who were asked to select a goaltender, two defensemen and three forwards.

2020-21 All-ECHL First Team
G – Jake Hildebrand, Florida Everblades (39 gp, 23-10-4, 2.41 GAA, .924 save pct.)
D – Samuel Jardine, Greenville Swamp Rabbits (65 gp, 3g, 40a, 43 pts.)
D – Les Lancaster, Allen Americans (70 gp, 26g, 35a, 61 pts.)
F – Anthony Beauregard, Wichita Thunder (62 gp, 22g, 49a, 71 pts.)
F – Aaron Luchuk, Orlando Solar Bears (69 gp, 27g, 46a, 73 pts.)
F – John McCarron, Florida Everblades (65 gp, 30g, 37a, 67 pts.) ...

2020-21 All-ECHL Second Team
G – Evan Buitenhuis, Wichita Thunder (27 gp, 16-6-4, 2.29 GAA, .931 save pct.)
D – Matt Register, Allen Americans (64 gp, 5g, 46a, 51 pts.)
D – Dean Stewart, Wichita Thunder (52 gp, 6g, 29a, 35 pts.)
F – Tyler Coulter, Rapid City Rush (66 gp, 23g, 37a, 60 pts.)
F – Peter Quenneville, Rapid City Rush (66 gp, 27g, 40a, 67 pts.)
F – Cole Ully, South Carolina Stingrays (54 gp, 22g, 36a, 58 pts.) ...


Read more including All-Star Profiles at: All-ECHL First and Second Teams announced

 

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Ladies & gentlemen: "The New Kids On The Ice" ...

ECHL ANNOUNCES 2020-21 ALL-ROOKIE TEAM

02 Jun 2021

The ECHL on Wednesday announced its All-Rookie Team for 2020-21 as determined in a vote of ECHL coaches, broadcasters, media relations directors and media, who were asked to select a goaltender, two defensemen and three forwards.

A rookie is defined as a player who has played in less than 25 professional games at the “AA” level or higher prior to the start of the current season.

2020-21 ECHL All-Rookie Team
G – Evan Weninger, Wichita Thunder (29 gp, 16-8-4, 2.65 GAA, .925 save pct.)
D – Ben Finkelstein, Greenville Swamp Rabbits (33 gp, 11g, 21a, 32 pts.)
D – Dean Stewart, Wichita Thunder (52 gp, 6g, 29a, 35 pts.)
F – Matthew Boucher, Utah Grizzlies (56 gp, 23g, 26a, 49 pts.)
F – Jay Dickman, Wichita Thunder (69 gp, 19g, 28a, 47 pts.)
F – Joseph Garreffa, Orlando Solar Bears (56 gp, 12g, 28a, 40 pts.) ...


Read more including Rookie Accomplishments at: ECHL announces 2020-21 All-Rookie Team

 

[Atlantian]

First playoff series dates announced: Greenville (2) vs Indy (3)

 

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2021 KELLY CUP PLAYOFFS BRACKET

And the Best-of-5 Conference Semis schedules ...

Eastern Conference Semifinals

#1 Florida Everblades (42-19-9) vs. #4 South Carolina Stingrays (34-23-13)

Game 1 – Monday, June 7 at 7:05 p.m. ET at South Carolina
Game 2 – Wednesday, June 9 at 7:05 p.m. ET at South Carolina
Game 3 – Saturday, June 12 at 7 p.m. ET at Florida
Game 4 – Sunday, June 13 at 6 p.m. ET at Florida (If Necessary)
Game 5 – Monday, June 14 at 7:30 p.m. ET at Florida (If Necessary)


#2 Greenville Swamp Rabbits (38-19-15) vs. #3 Indy Fuel (37-24-8)

Game 1 – Tuesday, June 8 at 7:05 p.m. ET at Indy
Game 2 – Thursday, June 10 at 7:05 p.m. ET at Greenville
Game 3 – Friday, June 11 at 7:05 p.m. ET at Greenville
Game 4 – Saturday, June 12 at 7:05 p.m. ET at Greenville (If Necessary)
Game 5 – Monday, June 14 at 7:05 p.m. ET at Indy (If Necessary)



Western Conference Semifinals

#1 Allen Americans (45-23-4) vs. #4 Utah Grizzlies (35-26-11)

Game 1 – Tuesday, June 8 at 7:05 p.m. CT at Allen
Game 2 – Wednesday, June 9 at 7:05 p.m. CT at Allen
Game 3 – Friday, June 11 at 7:10 p.m. MT at Utah
Game 4 – Saturday, June 12 at 7:10 p.m. MT at Utah (If Necessary)
Game 5 – Monday, June 14 at 7:10 p.m. MT at Utah (If Necessary)


#2 Wichita Thunder (41-22-8) vs. #3 Fort Wayne Komets (29-17-5)

Game 1 – Tuesday, June 8 at 7:05 p.m. CT at Wichita
Game 2 – Wednesday, June 9 at 7:05 p.m. CT Wichita
Game 3 – Friday, June 11 at 8 p.m. ET at Fort Wayne
Game 4 – Saturday, June 12 at 7:30 p.m. ET at Fort Wayne (If Necessary)
Game 5 – Monday, June 14 at 7:30 p.m. ET at Fort Wayne (If Necessary)

 

[GindyDraws]

Two of the higher seed teams took fewer games to play first, one took more games to play the last three...

And there's whatever the hell Greenville vs. Indy is.

 

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Two of the higher seed teams took fewer games to play first, one took more games to play the last three...

And there's whatever the hell Greenville vs. Indy is.

I haven't checked the booking schedules for Bon Secours & IFC, but my guess would be it's: "When & where the hell can we get open dates?"

 

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Rosters announced for 2021 Kelly Cup Playoffs

...Playoff Rosters consist of a maximum of 24 Players – a 20-man active roster and a four-man reserve list. ...

Emergency conditions shall be established when the playing strength of the Member, by reason of injury, illness, recall or suspension by the League, is reduced below two (2) goalkeepers and sixteen (16) skaters. However, should a Member release a Player(s) from its Playoff Roster, its emergency conditions will drop by the same number as the Players they release. Only amateur Players may be signed and added to the Active Roster under emergency conditions.

Allen Americans - Jake Paterson, G; Frank Marotte, G; Matt Register, D; Sam Ruopp, D; Lester Lancaster, D; Kris Myllari, D; Ben Carroll, D; Terrance Amorosa, D; Colby McAuley, F; Brett Neumann, F; Samuel Laberge, F; Tyler Sheehy, F; Collin Shirley, F; Corey Mackin, F; Zane Franklin, F; Spencer Asuchak, F; Josh Lammon, F; Chad Butcher, F; Scott Conway, F; Steve Owre, F
Reserve List - Dyson Stevenson, F; Darian Skeoch, F; C.J. Motte, G; Philip Beaulieu, D

Florida Everblades - Jake Hildebrand, G; Devin Cooley, G; Zach Berzolla, D; Logan Roe, D; Stefan LeBlanc, D; Ben Masella, D; Colby Sissons, D; Michael Downing, D; Cody Sol, D; Marcus Vela, F; Michael Neville, F; Michael Huntebrinker, F; John McCarron, F; Myles Powell, F; Blake Winiecki, F; Hugo Roy, F; Alex Kile, F; Zach Solow, F; Joe Pendenza, F; Levko Koper, F
Reserve List - Kyle Neuber, F; Cameron Hebig, F; Luke Nogard, F; Cole MacDonald, D

Fort Wayne Komets - Dylan Ferguson, G; Justin Kapelmaster, G; Nick Boka, D; Mathieu Brodeur, D; Blake Siebenaler, D; Matt Murphy, D; Olivier Galipeau, D; Randy Gazzola, D; Marco Roy, F; Jackson Leef, F; Anthony Petruzzelli, F; A.J. Jenks, F; Stephen Harper, F; Zach Pochiro, F; Alan Lyszczarczyk, F; Anthony Nellis, F; Oliver Cooper, F; Justin Vaive, F; Brandon Hawkins, F
Reserve List - Morgan Adams-Moisan, F; Matt Boudens, F; Shawn Szydlowski, F; Marcus McIvor, D

Greenville Swamp Rabbits - Ryan Bednard, G; John Lethemon, G; Benjamin Finkelstein, D; Luke Martin, D; Alec Rauhauser, D; Gordi Myer, D; Frank Hora, D; Bryce Reddick, D; Anthony Wyse, D; Sam Jardine, D; Frank DiChiara, F; Matthew Strome, F; Matthew Wedman, F; Max Zimmer, F; Joey Haddad, F; Garrett Thompson, F; Matt Bradley, F; Shawn Cameron, F; Anthony Rinaldi, F; Graham Knott, F
Reserve List - Greg Meireles, F; Liam Pecararo, F; Patrick Bajkov, F; David Broll, F

Indy Fuel - Dan Bakala, G; Billy Christopoulos, G; Cliff Watson, D; Tim Shoup, D; Jordan Schneider, D; Keoni Texeira, D; Ryan Zuhlsdorf, D; Dmitri Osipov, D; Willie Raskob, D; Terry Broadhurst, F; Antoine Waked, F; Alex Rauter, F; Nick Hutchison, F; Mike Pelech, F; Josh Dickinson, F; Tommy Apap, F; Jared Thomas, F; Spencer Watson, F; Nic Pierog, F; Matt Marcinew, F
Reserve List - Chris Martenet, D; Diego Cuglietta, F; Peter Krieger, F; Cedric Lacroix, F

South Carolina Stingrays - Hunter Shepard, G; Jake Kupsky, G; Blake Hillman, D; Tyler Nanne, D; Max Gottlieb, D; Macoy Erkamps, D; Doyle Somerby, D; Tariq Hammond, D; Zachary Malatesta, D; Dan DeSalvo, F; Caleb Herbert, F; Dylan Steman, F; Tim Harrison, F; Andrew Cherniwchan, F; Max Novak, F; Matt Weis, F; Brett Supinski, F; Cole Ully, F; Justin Florek, F; Mark Cooper, F
Reserve List - Chase Stewart, D; Connor Moore, D; Cameron Askew, F; Jade Miller, F

Utah Grizzlies - Parker Gahagen, G; Peyton Jones, G; Wyatt McLeod, D; Luke Bafia, D; Garrett Johnston, D; Miles Gendron, D; Ryan Lowney, D; Alex Lepkowski, D; Jack Jenkins, F; Cedric Pare, F; Matt Hoover, F; Travis Barron, F; Charlie Gerard, F; Ty Lewis, F; Pat Cannone, F; A.J. White, F; Hayden Hodgson, F; Matthew Boucher, F; Trey Bradley, F
Reserve List - Garrett Metcalf, G; Brandon Fehd, D; Teigan Zahn, D; Mason Mannek, F

Wichita Thunder - Evan Buitenhuis, G; Evan Weninger, G; Cam Clarke, D; Mathieu Gagnon, D; Noel Hoefenmayer, D; Riley McCourt, D; Alex Peters, D; Dean Stewart, D; Jacob Graves,D; Anthony Beauregard, F; Ryan White, F; Beau Starrett, F; Matteo Gennaro, F; Jay Dickman, F; Gordie Green, F; Bobby McMann,F; Spencer Dorowicz, F; Stefan Fournier, F; Stephen Johnson, F; Jeremy McKenna, F
Reserve List - Garrett Schmitz, D; Peter Crinella, F; Brayden Watts, F; Sean Allen, D

 

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Conference Semifinals Preview

NOTE: One game scheduled for tonight ...

Eastern Conference Semifinals, #1 Florida Everblades vs. #4 South Carolina Stingrays
Game 1 – Monday, June 7 at 7:05 p.m. ET at South Carolina

 

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The Stingrays are hosting the Everblades for Games #1 & #2 at the Carolina Ice Palace (Rays practice ice) due to the North Charleston Coliseum being previously booked. Intimate venue, but it means the FloHockey.tv camera coverage absolutely sucks.

 

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End of one period in South Carolina, tied 1-1. Florida forward Levko Koper & SC forward Matthew Weis with the goals. Everblades lead 14-11 in SOGs, but the Rays seemed to have edge in offensive play & they tied up the game with a PP goal.

 

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End of two, still tied 1-1. Chippy period, small crowd of fans really into the game, home team broadcast team homering it up big time.

 

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Some sample screenshots of the single camera view @ the Carolina Ice Palace.

 

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Going to OT in Game #1, tied 2-2. Blades forward Michael Neville gave his team a second lead @ 0:22 of the third period, and they shut down their opponent for the next 10+ minutes including during 3 Stingrays power plays. But the Rays' Matt Weis tied things up with his second goal of the night off a faceoff in the Florida end to beat Jake Hildebrand, who was solid throughout regular time. Shots through 60 minutes favor South Carolina 32-30, but from what I could see through the netting & the spectators' heads Florida has controlled the pace & flow through most of this game.

 

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Final Score = South Carolina Stingrays 3 - Florida Everblades 2 in OT. Rays forward Dan DeSalvo recorded the GWG @ 3:25 of the extra frame, SC's first lead of the match & the only one that matters.

Game #2 of this Eastern Conference semi-finals series will again be hosted by SC on Wednesday night. I hope they find a way to remove that annoying roof support post that blocks the camera view.

 

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Three Conference Semis games on the Tuesday schedule ...

 

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Post and Courier: S.C. Stingrays edge top seed Florida 3-2 in overtime to take opener of ECHL playoff series

 

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End of one period in Indianapolis, Swamp Rabbits & Fuel tied at 0-0 in their Game #1 of the Eastern Semis. Quality chances on each end, but largely a D-dominated 20 minutes. Greenville will have 10-ish seconds of man-advantage play to start the 2nd

 

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The Good News Is: The FloHockey camera view @ Wichita Ice Center is far superior to last night's coverage in South Carolina's practice rink. The Bad News Is: Their feed sucks.

 

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End of the 1st in Wichita, 0-0.

And its also end of one period in Allen, where the Americans & Grizzlies are tied @ 1 goal each. Spencer Asuchak got the early opening goal for Allen, then Utah's Matthew Boucher tied it up. The Grizzlies are leading in SOGs 15-5, and will carry over about 3 minutes of PP time to start the middle period.

 

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Greenville now leading Indy 1-0 at the 2nd intermission. Rabbits goal scored by Anthony Rinaldi. Already 9 minor penalties called in this game through 40 minutes, so at least the referees are awake.

 

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Final Score = Greenville Swamp Rabbits 2 - Indy Fuel 0. The 2nd goal was scored by Shawn Cameron on a partial breakaway after a very good stretch pass from his D-zone. Indy pulled goalie Billy Christopolous with nearly 3 minutes left, and they had several good shots with the man-advantage, but G'ville withstood the charge. Rabbits goalie Ryan Bednard played very well, turning away all 37 Fuel shots with many of them being highlight reel saves.

This Semis series shifts to Greenville for the next 2 or 3 games, with Game #2 on Thursday night.

 

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Final Score = Ft. Wayne Komets 3 – Wichita Thunder 2. This Game #1 was tied at ones after the 2nd period, on goals by WIC’s Gordie Green followed by FTW’s Anthony Nellis late in the period. Then the teams traded goals again in the 3rd, Ryan White for the Thunder & Randy Gazzola for the Komets. The visitors’ first lead came on the GWG recorded by Nellis (his 2nd goal of the game) with just 25 seconds left, to give his team the 1-0 Eastern Conference semifinals series lead.

Game #2 will be hosted by Wichita tomorrow night.