Leach is AMI Graphics ECHL Plus Performer of the Month

South Carolina Stingrays’ defenseman Joey Leach is the AMI Graphics ECHL Plus Performer of the Month for March after leading the league lead with a plus-minus rating of +13.Leach posted an even or better rating in all 11 games during the month including a +4 on March 4 in a 4-2 win at Atlanta. He posted a +2 rating on two occasions - March 11 and March 12, both against Atlanta.The 24-year-old leads all ECHL defensemen, and is second overall in the league, with a +34 rating this season. He has tallied 15 points (6g-9a) in 53 games with the Stingrays and has added three assists in six games with Hershey of the American Hockey League.A native of Wadena, Saskatchewan, Leach has 42 points (8g-37a) in 164 career ECHL games with South Carolina, Fort Wayne and Bakersfield and last season was fifth in the league with a +37 rating. Leach has also appeared in 23 career AHL games with Oklahoma City, Lake Erie and Hershey, recording four assists.In recognition of his accomplishment, AMI Graphics will present Joey Leach with a personalized Plus Performer of the Month Banner during an on-ice ceremony at an upcoming Stingrays’ home game. Runner Up: Kyle Ostrow, Colorado (+12). Top Plus Performer(s) for Each Club: Adirondack - Jeff Silengo (+2); Alaska - Christian Finch (+4); Allen - Gary Steffes (+5); Atlanta - Josh Atkinson and Kevin Albers (0); Brampton - Daniel Vernace (+2); Cincinnati - Joe Wilson and Brett Wysopal (+6); Elmira - Mark Bennett and Ian Young (+8); Evansville - Tyson Fawcett (+7); Florida - Jon DiSalvatore (+10); Fort Wayne - Shawn Szydlowski (+11); Greenville - Jack Combs (+8); Idaho - Tommy Fallen and Rob Linsmayer (+7); Indy - Anders Franzon (+5); Kalamazoo - Evan McEneny (+10); Manchester - Troy Power (+5); Missouri - Zach Tolkinen (+7); Norfolk - Samuel Noreau (+6); Orlando - Chris Bradley (+5); Quad City - Jake Baker and Vladimir Nikiforov (+5); Rapid City - Ryan Misiak (+7); Reading - Kevin Goumas (+7); Toledo - Derek Docken (+9); Tulsa - Shawn Bates (+3); Utah - Marc Cantin (+4); Wheeling - Cody Wydo (+11) and Wichita - Landon Oslanski (+7).

PREVIOUS WINNERS

MONTH	PLAYER	TEAM

October	Drew Daniels / Jordon Southorn	Fort Wayne Komets
	Eric Baier	Orlando Solar Bears

November	Patrick Cullity	Missouri Mavericks

December	Jacob MacDonald	Elmira Jackals

January	Collin Bowman	Colorado Eagles

February	Anton Cederholm	Kalamazoo Wings