This week we stumbled upon an interview by a local North Carolina sports news show of ECHL defenseman TJ Reynolds of the Charlotte Checkers, and we had to share it. It covers everything from scoring to the Kelly Cup to travel in the ECHL.TJ Reynolds leads the league in PIM with 248 minutes spent in the box. (Lance Galbraith is about a game misconduct away from the the first place spot with 239 PIM.) When asked about the stat Reynolds responded, "Well, I don't know if it's something to be proud of or not . . . I play tough, I stick up for my teammates, and every team has a few guys that helps the other guys out."
After learning about his league leading PIM, it wasn't long before Reynolds was asked about his personal speciality: fighting, and more particularly how fights on the ice actually start. In the course of the conversation, the topic of whether or not Reynolds’ mother approved of his magnanimous statistic: "No, she doesn't like it at all. She doesn't like me fighting." Best answer ever.
If you have five spare minutes, definitely give this a watch. It's a fun take on the ECHL we generally don't get to see.
And the rest of your ECHL headlines . . .
EAST:
The Elmira Jackals (35-25-6-3) clinched a playoff spot last week, now they have a chance to clinch the division title on their home ice.
The Reading Royals (35-28-1-5) are in the midst of a 5 game winning streak and their playoff chances look a lot like the Grizzlies' (if a, then b - but if not b, then c, OR if not c or a, then possibly d . . .)
Dave Caruso of the Trenton Devils (32-29-4-5) picked up the ECHL Goaltender of the Week award for March 22-28. Caruso went 3-0-0 and got the Devils' first shutout last week.
The Johnstown Chiefs (17-41-7-4) are raising money to help out one of their greats who was recently admitted to a medical center: Galen Head scored 601 points in 8 seasons with Johnstown.
NORTH:
Andrew Fournier of the Kalamazoo Wings (40-20-6-3) was named the ECHL Player of the Week for March 22-28. Fournier had 8 points (4g, 4a) in 4 games - nicely done.
We just really liked this headline from the Cincinnati Cyclones (42-24-1-2): Cyclones Lose To Kalamazoo at Home...Finally...6-3 - apparently it's the first Cyclone loss to Kalamazoo on home ice this season.
The Toledo Walleye (35-28-2-4) announced their first season attendance in their new hometown: 226,575. That's an average of 6,300 fans per game.
The Wheeling Nailers (32-32-2-4) took some time off of hockey this week to help out the Soup Kitchen of Wheeling.
SOUTH:
TJ Reynolds of the Charlotte Checkers (41-21-4-3) did a great interview for Fox News Got Game about his team and his league leading PIM.
The South Carolina Stingrays (38-19-6-6) signed former Grizzlies' goalie Beau Erickson to a contract last week.
The Florida Everblades (37-24-4-5) clinched a playoff spot last week with their win against Charlotte.
Coach Jeff Pyle of the Gwinnett Gladiators (31-30-4-3) coached his 500th game with the Gladiators on Sunday. That's a lot of hockey!
PACIFIC:
The Bakersfield Condors (35-28-4-1) are one point away from clinching a playoff spot. However, the ECHL standings show it as a done deal.
Jason Pitton rejoined the Stockton Thunder (32-27-2-7) this week after a stint in the AHL.
The Las Vegas Wranglers (32-29-4-4) defeated the Aces in overtime 8-7 last Thursday. That's a lot of goals!
The Ontario Reign (30-29-3-7) won their last home game of the season and are hoping for a push to the playoffs on the road.
WEST:
The Idaho Steelheads (47-16-1-4) won the Brabham Cup which is the trophy awarded to the ECHL team that finishes with the most points in the regular season.
The Alaska Aces (33-27-4-4) had a 10 game unbeaten streak going last week, but it was snapped by Ontario on Friday.
The Utah Grizzlies (32-28-4-5) announced their player awards for their Awards Banquet this week. Are we surprised that Snatch was voted Fan Favorite . . . not so much.
Taylor Ellington of the Victoria Salmon Kings (33-30-4-2) was called up to the AHL's Moose on Monday.
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