Game Preview: Monsters at Americans 11/11
The Cleveland Monsters, an affiliate of the NHL's Columbus Blue Jackets, take on the Rochester Americans, the AHL affiliate from the Buffalo Sabres, on Friday at 7 pm.
The Cleveland Monsters are 6-5-0-1 on the season. They beat the Grand Rapids Griffins 5-2 on Wednesday. The Monsters rank third in the North Division and eighth in Eastern Conference.
Rochester Americans are 7-4-0-1 on the season. They are second in the North Division and fourth in Eastern Conference. Rochester is led in scoring by C Brandon Biro (3-9-12), LW Lukas Rousek (4.7-11), and RW Linus Weissbach (6- 4-10).
Gavin Bayreuther has an assist in each of his last four AHL appearances. Justin Richards is currently on a three-game point streak. David Jiricek has three assists in three games.
Gavin Bayreuther has an assist in each of his last four AHL appearances. Justin Richards is on a three-game point streak. David Jiricek has a point in three of the last five games.
