PREVIEW: Meeting the Monsters Again
By: Manitoba Moose Staff | Published: December 2nd 2017
The Manitoba Moose had quite the November. With a perfect record at home (5-0-0-0) and a stellar record overall (12-2-0-0), the Moose shot out in front of the Central Division. Manitoba’s rematch against the Monsters is also their chance for a ninth win in a row. Visit moosehockey.com/tickets/ and we’ll see you tonight at 7 p.m. CT at Bell MTS Place.
PLAYER OF THE MONTH
After leading the league with 19 points (8G, 11A) in the month of November, Jack Roslovic was named the CCM/AHL Player of the Month. Roslovic also tied for the league lead with a +13 plus/minus ration in 14 games. The Columbus, OH native scored two game-winning goals and added a shorthanded tally. Throughout November, Roslovic posted points in nine of 14 games, including six multi-point efforts. The 2015 first round pick is second in AHL.
GOALTENDER OF THE MONTH
Going undefeated with a 6-0-0 record while only surrendering eight goals in November lead to goaltender Michael Hutchinson earning CCM/AHL Goaltender of the Month honours. Hutchinson recorded a sparkling 1.33 GAA and 0.965 SV%. The highlight of Hutchinson's month was a 47 save performance, the most stops by an AHL goaltender this season, in a victory over Rockford on Nov. 28. The incredible month moved Hutchinson into a tie for the league's top save percentage (0.947) and the fourth best goals against average (1.90).
DOMINATION
While Manitoba's eight-game win streak is impressive enough, their last four games have been on a new level. The Western Conference leaders have outscored their opposition 21-3 in their previous four games. In those contests, the Moose have not allowed a power play goal, killing 22 penalties. While on their own work with the man advantage, Manitoba scoring four goals on 15 opportunities for a 26.7% success rate.
CLASS OF '15
The Winnipeg Jets' draft class of 2015 has been producing in a big way for the Moose of late. In the team's past two games, players selected in the 2015 intake posted a combined four goals and nine assists. Mason Appleton and Jack Roslovic have led the way with five points (2G, 3A) and four points (1G, 3A) respectively. The rest of the group includes Sami Niku (2A), Michael Spacek (1G) and Jansen Harkins (1A).
WHAT'S NEXT?
Tonight’s rematch against Cleveland at 7 p.m. CT is game two of a four-game home stand. Next weekend, they’ll take on the Milwaukee Admirals in the Teddy Beat Toss Game (Dec. 9) and Star Wars Night (Dec. 10). Make sure to grab your tickets at moosehockey.com/tickets/, because they’re going fast, and these are the Moose you’re looking for…
