Category Archives: Monsters

Jet Greaves recalled by Monsters

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The Cleveland Monsters have recalled the goaltender from the ECHL.

Jet Greaves is moving up in the world as he has been recalled by the Cleveland Monsters. Greaves was with the Kalamzoo Wings of the ECHL before Cleveland came calling.

Jet Greaves last played during the 2019-20 season with the Barrie Colts of the OHL, with a 3.99 GAA and a save percentage of 0.888 in 33 games.

Gabriel Carlsson recalled by Blue Jackets

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The Columbus Blue Jackets have recalled the defenseman from the Cleveland Monsters.

The Columbus Blue Jackets are set to square off with the New York Islanders Thursday night and they made a call for reinforcements. Columbus has recalled defenseman Gabriel Carlsson from the Cleveland Monsters ahead of Thursday’s matchup.

Gabriel Carlsson has bounced back and forth between Cleveland and Columbus the last six seasons, primarily appearing in games for the Monsters. Carlsson has two appearances for Cleveland this season registering two assists. Last season Carlsson made 14 appearances with Columbus totaling four points on three assists and one goal.

Monsters defeat Crunch 5-4 in OT

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The Cleveland Monsters were able to weather a 3rd period rally from the Syracuse Crunch coming away with a 5-4 overtime win.

Just one day after losing to the Syracuse Crunch 6-4, the Cleveland Monsters appeared to be headed for their second straight loss. This was due to a 3rd period rally, more like an early assault on the Cleveland goal. Syracuse scored two goals in the first three minutes to tie the game at 3 before taking the lead just a few minutes later. With just over a minute left in regulation, it was a Carson Meyer goal to tie the game to send it to overtime. In overtime it was the highly regarded Liam Foudy, doing his best Mighty Mouse impression, who saved the day just 1:59 into the extra period.

The Monsters only had one power play chance in the game and they were unable to convert it. Unlike the previous game, Cleveland was able to score a shorthanded goal, the game-tying goal from Meyer. This was the second straight contest which Cleveland attempted 26 shots on goal, this time resulting in a win.

Game notes

Jean-Francois Berube made his season debut, saving 27 of 31 shots on goal. Berube last appeared in a Monsters uniform during the 2018-19 season.

In addition to his game-tying goal in the 3rd period, Carson Meyer scored in the 1st period as well. Other Monsters who scored in the contest include Justin Scott and Yegor Chinakhov. This was Chinakhov’s AHL debut after being assigned to the club one day prior.

Tyler Angle and Gavin Beyreuther were tied for the team lead in assists with two. Other Monsters credited with assists include Meyer, Scott, Gabriel Carlsson, and Jake Christiansen.

Cleveland’s next game will be on the road as they travel to Belleville to take on the Senators in back-to-back contests starting Friday, October 22.

Blue Jackets recall Justin Danforth

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The Columbus Blue Jackets have recalled the forward from the Cleveland Monsters.

Prior to the Columbus Blue Jackets’ tilt with the Seattle Kraken Saturday night they team has made a roster move. Columbus has recalled forward Justin Danforth from the Cleveland Monsters.

Danforth appeared in the Monsters Friday night loss to the Syracuse Crunch, registering an assist.

Monsters drop season opener to Crunch 6-4

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The Cleveland Monsters were unable to come away with a win in the season opener, falling to the Syracuse Crunch 6-4.

The 2021-22 AHL season kicked off Friday with the Cleveland Monsters playing host to the Syracuse Crunch, hoping to send the home crowd home happy with a win. Unfortunately Syracuse had other ideas as Cleveland was simply not able to keep up with the scoring of the Crunch.

Things started off great in the 1st period, the Monsters took an early 2-0 lead before the midway point. The lead was short-lived however as Syracuse tied things up later in the period Syracuse would add another goal early in the 2nd to take the lead just 2:55 into the 2nd with the Monsters answering just minutes later.

The Crunch were able to go on a second three-goal unanswered spree after Cleveland tied the game in the 2nd. At that point it was just too much for Cleveland to keep up as they were only able to add one more goal before the end of the game.

This game was not about shots on goal as both teams finished with a similar total (SYR 22 – CLE 26). It was about execution in the special teams department. The Monsters converted just one of eight power play opportunities while Syracuse scored once on the power play and also added a shorthanded goal. If a team is unable to convert on their own power play chances while giving up shorthanded goals it will be quite difficult to come away victorious.

Game notes

Daniil Tarasov started in goal for the Monsters, saving 16 of 21 shots on goal. One of Syracuse’s six goals came with an empty net.

Cleveland’s goal scorers were Tim Berni, Jake Christiansen, Adam Helewka, and Justin Scott. Assisting on those goals for the Monsters were Helewka, Christiansen, Tyler Angle, Justin Danforth, Josh Dunne, Tristan Mullin, and Gabriel Carlsson.

Game 2 between Cleveland and Syracuse will take place Saturday at 7:00 P.M. with the Monsters looking for their first win of the season. 

Yegor Chinakhov assigned to Cleveland

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The Columbus Blue Jackets have assigned the 20-year old to the Cleveland Monsters.

Prior to the Cleveland Monsters first game of the season there has been a roster move. The Columbus Blue Jackets have assigned 20-year old right wing Yegor Chinakhov to Cleveland.

While Chinakhov has been sent to the Monsters, he will not dress for the season opener against Syracuse per Aaron Portzline. Although Portzline did add Chinakhov could make his Monsters debut on Saturday.

Yegor Chinakhov played for Omsk Avangard of the KHL last season, scoring 10 goals and registering seven assists in 32 games.

 

Mikko Lehtonen clears waivers, contract terminated

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The contract of defenseman Mikko Lehtonen has been terminated after clearing waivers following his failure to report to Cleveland.

When the Columbus Blue Jackets made some roster moves over the weekend there was one player who did not report to the Cleveland Monsters, Mikko Lehtonen. Lehtonen was subsequently suspended and placed on waivers. Now that the defenseman has cleared waivers his contract has been terminated and he will play in Europe per Aaron Portzline.

 

Cam Johnson reassigned to Everblades

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The Goaltender has been reassigned from the Cleveland Monsters to the Florida Everblades of the East Coast Hockey League.

Just over a week ago goaltender Cam Johnson was assigned to the Cleveland Monsters from the Columbus Blue Jackets. Now Johnson is heading to the Florida Everblades of the East Coast Hockey League.

Cam Johnson has spent the last two seasons with Florida, with a goals against average of 1.77 and finishing with a save percentage of 0.941 in seven games.

 

Mikko Lehtonen suspended, placed on waivers

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The defenseman has been suspended by the Columbus Blue Jackets after failing to report to the Cleveland Monsters.

Apparently Mikko Lehtonen did not have any interest in playing in Cleveland. After being assigned to the Monsters by the Blue Jackets Sunday and did not report to the team per Aaron Portzline. The Blue Jackets have suspended Lehtonen and placed him on unconditional waivers.

Portzline also added that if Mikko Lehtonen clears unconditional waivers his contract will be terminated.

Three more assigned to Monsters from Columbus

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Three more players have been assigned to the Cleveland Monsters by the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Just one day after assigning four players to the Cleveland Monsters Sunday, three more have been added to the team Monday. The Columbus Blue Jackets assigned Kevin Stenlund, Gabriel Carlssson, and Mikko Lehtonen to the team.

Stenlund and Carlsson have played for the Monsters previously while Lehtonen was in the Blue Jackets organization last season, but did not spend any time in Cleveland. Lehtonen append in 17 games for Columbus last season, assisting on three goals.