Fresno Monsters Weekly Recap & News

Jan 26, 2011 | 2011 Articles, Community, Sports

by Fresno Monsters

MONSTERS WEEKLY – Fresno Monsters Hockey

Posted January 26

WEEKEND RECAP
Vs. Wenatchee Wild – Selland Arena – Fresno, CA

FRIDAY, 1/21/2011: The Monsters defeated the Wenatchee Wild for the first time this season, winning 4-3 in regulation.
The Monsters were 3 for 4 on the power play for the evening.
SATURDAY, 1/22/2011: The Fresno Monsters had a great turnout for the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life night with 3,539 fans in the building. On the ice, the game went Wenatchee’s way with the final score of 4-0 Wild over the Monsters.

WSHL Monsters News: The WSHL Fresno Monsters swept the Long Beach Bombers last weekend in a three-game home stand and completed the six-game season sweep of the Bombers. Fresno remains in 2nd place with a record of 26-6-2 for 54 points, 5 points behind the 1st place Idaho Jr. Steelheads.

PLAYER SPOTLIGHT
T.J. POWERS: Powers had an impressive game on Friday night against the Wenatchee Wild, tallying 2 goals including a power play goal and 1 assist for 3 points. For his contribution he earned 1st star of the game honors.

WALKER HYLAND

WALKER HYLAND: Hyland had a three-point game Friday night against the Wenatchee Wild, notching the game-winning goal on the power play in addition to two assists. He was named the 2nd star of the game.

THOMAS FREEMAN

THOMAS FREEMAN: Freeman’s hard work paid off in Friday night’s contest against the Wenatchee Wild. He scored the second goal of the game on the power play.

UPCOMING EVENTS
FRESNO MONSTERS AT SELLAND ARENA IN DOWNTOWN FRESNO!

Wednesday, January 26th : Wacky Wednesday – First 300 people receive a “Buy One, Get One Free Round of Mini Golf” Courtesy of Boomers!
NAHL Monsters vs. Kenai River Brown Bears – 7:05pm, Doors open 6:05
Tickets start at just $3.
Friday, January 28th: Ladies’ Night – Prize giveaways throughout the game!
WSHL Monsters vs. Long Beach Bombers – 3:30pm, Doors open at 3
NAHL Monsters vs. Wenatchee Wild – 7:35pm
Get two games for the price of one! Tickets start at just $3.
Saturday, January 29th: FFA/4-H/Ag Night!
WSHL Monsters vs. Long Beach Bombers – 3:30pm, Doors open at 3
NAHL Monsters vs. Wenatchee Wild – 7:35pm
Get two games for the price of one! Tickets start at just $3.
If you can’t make it to the game, watch the NAHL action live on nahl.fasthockey.com.

Check out the interview with Monsters coach/GM Eric Ballard in KRL. And check back here for more Fresno Monsters updates!