Game Preview: Monsters vs. Griffins 11/09
The Cleveland Monsters, an affiliate of the NHL's Columbus Blue Jackets, take on the Grand Rapids Griffins, the AHL affiliate from the Detroit Red Wings, on Wednesday at 7:00 pm.
The Cleveland Monsters beat the Chicago Wolves 4-2 on Saturday. The Monsters are currently ranked third in the North Division and ninth in Eastern Conference.
The Grand Rapids Griffins lost 1-4 to the Rockford IceHogs on Saturday. Grand Griffin's currently rank fourth in the Central Division standings and tenth in Western Conference.
Cleveland Monsters are without Emil Bemstrom and Brendan Gaunce. They were recalled by the NHL's Columbus Blue Jackets. Kirill Marchenko ranks among the AHL's rookie leaders in points (12), goals (6), power-play goals and shots (31).
Cleveland Monsters will be without Emil Bemstrom and Brendan Gaunce on Wednesday. Bembstrom, Gaunace and Marchenko have combined to score 28.1% of Cleveland's points this season. The Monsters have added David Jiricek and Daniil Tarasov to their team.
