Monsters top Griffins in Grand Rapids 3-2

The Cleveland Monsters traveled to Grand Rapids and came away with a 3-2 win over the Griffins.

The last time the Cleveland Monsters traveled to Grand Rapids things did not go their way as they lost 2-1 to the Griffins. This time around things were different as Cleveland made their way up to the Van Andel Arena and came away with a 3-2 victory.

The Monsters got on the board first thanks to a goal from Tyler Angle 9:44 into the 1st period. It was the Tyler connection as Tyler Sikura was one of two Cleveland players to be credited with an assist on the goal, the other being Carson Meyer.

The 2nd period started off with a bang as Cleveland’s lead grew to two. It was Justin Scott scoring this time and was assisted by Josh Dunne and Thomas Schemitsch. The Monsters two goal lead did not last long as Grand Rapids drew within one about midway through the 2nd period.

Grand Rapids was not willing to go down easy as they tied the game 4:12 into the 3rd period. The once comfortable two goal lead for the Monsters was now gone and the team had to compose themselves if they wanted to come away with a win. Luckily Josh Dunne decided to get in on the goal scoring action after assisting on a goal earlier in the game. With 2:44 left to play it was Dunne who scored what ended up being the game winner for Cleveland. Cifff Pu and Dillon Simpson assisted on the game winner and the Monsters were able to come out victorious this time.

Justin Kapelmaster started the second consecutive game for Cleveland in net and was able to get the job done. Kapelmaster managed to stop 26 of Grand Rapids 28 shot on goal in the contest.

Cleveland will face off with the Griffins three more times before the season comes to a close, so there will be plenty of chances for some mayhem to ensue between the two clubs.