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27Oct By James MastrucciNo Comments
Game Recaps, Monsters

Monsters lose to Penguins 5-1

The Cleveland Monsters lost to the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins 5-1, their second consecutive road loss. What could have been a fun night out like The Dundies turned into Scott's Tots real quick Wednesday. The Cleveland Monsters were no match for the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins, the 5-1 final score was an indicator of that. Wilkes-Barre Scranton scored three times before Cleveland was able to find the back of the net for the first time. It was a Cole Fonstad power play goal that finally got the Monsters on the scoreboard. It was Fonstad's of the season with Samuel Knazko (1) and Jake Christiansen (4) being credited with assists. This goal was a nothing burger as they were unable to score again while the Penguins scored two more times. It was another rough night in net for ...
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26Jan By James MastrucciNo Comments
Game Recaps, Monsters

Monsters lose to Crunch 3-1

The Cleveland Monsters were not able to get back into the win column, losing to the Syracuse Crunch 3-1. All it takes to change the game is a power play goal. That was the case twice in Wednesday's contest, but unfortunately the Cleveland Monsters were on the penalty kill both times. This would result in Cleveland losing to the Syracuse Crunch 3-1 as they ended their brief road trip. An interference penalty from Cole Fonstad late in the 1st period resulted in Syracuse's first goal. Cleveland was almost successful in killing the penalty, but with 12 seconds left the Crunch were able to score. The 2nd  period was a similar set of circumstances. This time it was a delay of game penalty on Brendan Gaunce and just 54 seconds later Syracuse doubled their lead. These two goals were the only g...
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18Dec By James MastrucciNo Comments
Game Recaps, Monsters

Monsters chased by Comets in 3-2 OT loss

The Monsters had a chance to defeat Utica, but the Comets came through late handing Cleveland a 3-2 overtime loss. It was the final minutes of regulation and the game was tied at 1, overtime appeared inevitable. But then a clutch goal from Brendan Gaunce gave the Monsters a 2-1 lead with less than a minute and a half to go. Suddenly things changed, it seemed like victory was assured and Cleveland would take down the Comets. Problem was Utica had other ideas. Less than a minute after Gaunce's goal there were two events that would shape the game. At 19;22 elapsed in the 3rd period the Comets tied the game at 2. At 19:42 Kevin Stenlund received a two-minute slashing penalty giving Utica a power play.  The latter would prove to be the nail in the coffin as just as Cleveland's penalty...
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9Dec By James MastrucciNo Comments
Game Recaps, Monsters

Monsters crush Crunch 8-3

The Cleveland Monsters got a much needed win as they dominated the Syracuse Crunch. Losers of four straight, the Cleveland Monsters desperately needed to get back in the win column. Lucky for Cleveland their opponent was someone who they have had some success against this season, the Syracuse Crunch. The Monsters had back-to-back wins against the Crunch in mid-November and were able to enforce their will yet again in a dominant victory. It was a four goal onslaught from Cleveland in the 1st period as they were able to build an insurmountable lead. The Monsters were even able to build their lead up to five before temporarily letting the Crunch back into the game. Cleveland surrendered three power play goals in just over five minutes as Syracuse cut the lead to two. The Mosnters were abl...
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25Oct By James MastrucciNo Comments
Game Recaps, Monsters

Monsters lose to Marlies in shootout 3-2

The Cleveland Monsters were unable to win their third and final game in Canada, losing to the Toronto Marlies in a shootout. After winning back-to-back games against the Belleville Senators, the Cleveland Monsters had a chance to sweep the Canadian portion of their road trip. Unfortunately the Toronto Marlies had other ideas, handing Cleveland their first loss since the season opener in a five round shootout. The first two rounds saw the Monsters goalless and down 1-0. Justin Scott got Cleveland on the board, keeping their chances of coming away with a victory alive. After two more rounds of failing to score, Toronto's Mikhail Abramov found the back of the net securing a win for the Marlies. Jean-Francois Berube was in net for the Monsters, saving 38 of 40 shots on goal, not includi...
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12Jul By James MastrucciNo Comments
Monsters

Monsters sign Schemitsch, Fonstad, Sweezy

Thomas Schemitsch, Cole Fonstad, and Billy Sweezy signed AHL contracts with the Cleveland Monsters for the upcoming season. The Cleveland Monsters have announced that they have signed three players to AHL contracts for the upcoming season. The club agreed to terms with Thomas Schemitsch, Cole Fonstad, and Billy Sweezy. This will be the second season with the Monsters for Schemitsch. Schemitsch appeared in 28 games with Cleveland last season finishing with 18 points, 16 of which came on assists. Cole Fonstad appeared in just two games for the Monsters last season, tallying one point on an assist. Fonstad previously spent time in the WHL wit hate Everett Silvertips and a stint in the SJHL with the Estevan Bruins. Last season was the first in the AHL for Billy Sweezy as he was...
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15May By James MastrucciNo Comments
Game Recaps, Monsters

Monsters win final home game of season 6-4

The Cleveland Monsters defeated the Grand Rapids Griffins at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. The home crowd went home happy as the Cleveland Monsters came away with a win in their final home game of the season. It was a 6-4 victory for Cleveland over the visiting Grand Rapids Griffins. It was a goal fest from the start as both teams combined for six goals in the first period, two of which were of the power play variety, one for each team. Cleveland would proceed to outscore Grand Rapids 3-1 over the next periods to secure the win. As far as shots on goal go, the Monsters held a slight advantage in that area (30-29). Both teams went 2-3 on the power play in the contest as the special teams units held the advantage on the offensive side of the ice. Daniil Tarasov started in net f...
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