Reading Royals (32-20-3) at Newfoundland Growlers (38-17-2) 7 p.m. NT
- Reading’s Evan Barratt has 10 points (7g-3a) in his last seven games.
- Newfoundland’s Michael Joyaux is second among rookie defensemen with 34 points (7g-27a).
- Royals are third on the penalty kill on the road at 84.9 percent (90-for-106).
- Growlers are 7-0-1 in games decided beyond regulation.
Norfolk Admirals (14-39-4) at Maine Mariners (32-19-3) 6 p.m. ET
- Norfolk’s Brian Bowen has seven goals in his last four games.
- Mitchell Fossier leads Maine against the Admirals with 13 points (4g-9a).
- Admirals are 10-0-1 when leading after two periods.
- Mariners are 26-7-1 when outshooting their opponent.
Trois-Rivières Lions (22-3202) at Adirondack Thunder (21-26-8) 7 p.m. ET
- Ryan Francis leads Trois-Rivières against the Thunder with four goals.
- Adirondack’s Kyle Hallbauer scored his first pro goal on Friday at Worcester.
- Lions are 17-1-0 when outshooting their opponent.
- Thunder are 9-3-0 when outshooting their opponent at home.
South Carolina Stingrays (33-18-5) at Florida Everblades (31-17-8) 7 p.m. ET
- South Carolina’s Anthony Del Gaizo is on a six-game point streak (4g-6a).
- Joe Pendenza leads Florida against the Stingrays with seven points (2g-5a).
- Stingrays are 26-3-3 when scoring first.
- Everblades are 13-3-0 when outshooting their opponent at home.
Toledo Walleye (38-15-6) at Indy Fuel (35-20-2) 7 p.m. ET
- Toledo’s John Lethemon leads the league with a 2.03 goals-against average.
- Indy’s Seamus Malone has eight points (4g-4a) in his last five games.
- Walleye lead the league with 23 road wins (23-6-3).
- Fuel are 22-9-1 when outshooting their opponent.
Savannah Ghost Pirates (20-28-10) at Jacksonville Icemen (36-17-2) 7 p.m. ET
- Savannah’s Tristan Thompson is tied for seventh among defensemen with eight goals.
- Jacksonville’s Ara Nazarian has eight points (4g-4a) in his last four games.
- Ghost Pirates are tied for second with 16 games decided in overtime or a shootout.
- Icemen are 18-4-2 in one-goal games.
Fort Wayne Komets (28-21-6) at Wheeling Nailers (23-29-5) 7:10 p.m. ET
- Fort Wayne’s Drake Rymsha has five points (2g-3a) in his last two games.
- Wheeling’s Ross Krieger scored first pro goal in his pro debut last night at Fort Wayne.
- Komets are fourth on the penalty kill on the road at 84.6 percent (121-for-143).
- Nailers are 13-3-3 when leading after two periods.
Kalamazoo Wings (23-29-4) at Iowa Heartlanders (14-30-13) 7:05 p.m. CT
- Kalamazoo’s Hunter Vorva is tied for eighth with a .918 save percentage.
- James Sanchez leads Iowa against the K-Wings with seven points (4g-3a).
- K-Wings are tied for second with one shorthanded goal against on the road.
- Heartlanders are 5-0-1 when leading after one period at home.
Cincinnati Cyclones (36-12-9) at Tulsa Oilers (19-28-8) 7:05 p.m. CT
- Cincinnati’s Josh Passolt is on an eight-game point streak (6g-7a).
- Tulsa’s Tag Bertuzzi is tied for eighth among rookies with 20 goals.
- Cyclones are second with 12 shorthanded goals.
- Oilers are 12-0-2 when leading after two periods.
Wichita Thunder (27-26-5) at Rapid City Rush (25-30-1) 7:05 p.m. MT
- Michal Stinil leads Wichita against the Rush with 20 points (6g-14a).
- Rapid City’s Matt Marcinew is on a seven-game point streak (5g-5a).
- Thunder are tied for third with five shorthanded goals on the road.
- Rush are 7-1-0 in one-goal games at home.
Allen Americans (28-26-1) at Idaho Steelheads (44-9-3) 7:10 p.m. MT
- Allen’s Jack Combs is on a 20-game point streak (11g-24a).
- Ryan Dmowski leads Idaho against the Americans with seven points (3g-4a).
- Americans are 19-3-1 when leading after two periods.
- Steelheads have outscored their opponents 71-35 in the first period.
Kansas City Mavericks (26-23-7) at Utah Grizzlies (26-26-3) 7:10 p.m. MT
- Pascal Laberge leads Kansas City against the Grizzlies with six points (2g-4a).
- Utah’s Cameron Wright is on a three-game point streak (1g-4a).
- Mavericks are 17-2-3 when leading after two periods.
- Grizzlies are 7-2-2 in their last 11 games.
Kelly Cup Playoffs Update
Cincinnati can clinch a berth in the Kelly Cup Playoffs on Saturday if:
Cincinnati wins OR Cincinnati loses in overtime/shootout AND Kalamazoo losesOR Wheeling loses AND Kalamazoo loses in regulation
LONGEST WINNING STREAK BY GOALTENDER, SEASON17 – Josh Robinson (Missouri, 2015-16)16 – Jeff Jakaitis (South Carolina, 2014-15)13 – John Lethemon (Toledo, 2022-23) – Angus Redmond (Newfoundland, 2019-20) – Daniel Berthiaume (Roanoke, 1994-95)12 – Remi Poirier (Idaho, 2022-23) – Cory Cadden (Knoxville, 1993-94)
LONGEST WINNING STREAK, ONE SEASON23 – South Carolina Stingrays (Feb. 7-March 27, 2015)17 – Colorado Eagles (Jan. 25-March 3, 2017) – Cincinnati Cyclones (Jan. 13-Feb. 29, 2008)15 – Toledo Walleye (Feb. 5, 2023-Present) – Victoria Salmon Kings (Dec. 6, 2008-Jan. 10, 2009)14 – Missouri Mavericks (Nov. 4-Dec. 5, 2015) – Louisiana IceGators (Nov. 23-Dec. 22, 2001) – Knoxville Cherokees (Dec. 28, 1993-Jan. 29, 1994)13 – South Carolina Stingrays (Nov. 24-Dec. 19, 2009) – Las Vegas Wranglers (March 10-April 7, 2007)