The Rebels will host the Rochester Jr. Americans this Friday, November 1 and Saturday, November 2 at the Hollydell Ice Arena with both games starting at 7:30PM. The Rebels will be having a food drive during Friday’s contest. Anyone who brings a non-perishable food item will receive a free ticket.
This weekend series will conclude the Rebels three-game series.
Jr. Americans vs. Rebels Overview
This will be the first time the teams will face each other. Last season the teams split their eight-game series with the Rebels outscoring Rochester 26 – 24. The previous time they played was back on March 9 and the Rebels won 6 – 0. Philadelphia won two games at home and two on the road – which included a 3 – 2 shootout victory.
The Rebels went 6 for 40 (15%) on the man advantage while the Jr. Americans went 3 for 31 (10%). Ryan Bunting had the most total points against Rochester with six (1 goal and 5 assists) while Jared Coccimiglio had the most goals with three. Rochester’s goalies had a combined 3.23 goals against average and .872 save percentage with one shutout while the Rebels netminders had a 2.88 goals against average and .917 save percentage with one shutout.
Jr. Americans Overview
The Jr. Americans are currently in third place in the East Division with an 7-4-2-2 record for 18 points. They are coming off of a weekend home sweep over the Danbury Hat Tricks, and they have won four of their last ten games. They won their last game 5 – 2 against the Hat Tricks. They possess a 4-1-1-2 home record and 3-3-1-0 away record.
The Jr. Americans have scored 52 goals (6th in the league), and they have allowed 42 (18th in the league). They have converted on 18.31% of the chances on the man advantage (8th in the league), and their penalty kill is at 83.34% (19th in the league). Their powerplay at home is 21.95% and penalty kill is 83.87%. The Jr. Americans powerplay on the road is 13.33% while their penalty kill is 83.33%.
Hugo Branthsson leads the Jr. Americans with 16 total points (7 goals and 9 assists), goals (seven) and game winning goals (three). JC Humphreys and Owen King each have a team best +7 while Gabriel Cull leads the Jr. Americans with 46 penalty minutes.
Rochester’s goaltenders have a combined 2.63 goals against average and .910 save percentage with one shutout.
Rebels Overview
The Rebels are currently in seventh place in the East Division with a 7-7-1-1 record for 16 points. They are coming off a 7 – 1 home win over the New Jersey Titans. They have won two in a row and three of their last four. They have won four of their last ten games. The Rebels have a 5-2-1-1 home record and a 2-5-0-0 away record.
Philadelphia has scored 56 goals (4th in the league), and they have allowed 58 (31st in the league). They have converted on 18.46% of the chances on the man advantage (14th in the league), and their penalty kill is at 76.92% (29th in the league). Their powerplay at home is 27.78% and penalty kill is 80%. The Rebels powerplay on the road is 6.9% while their penalty kill is 73.33%.
Charles Panchisin leads the team with 18 total points (6 goals and 12 assists) while Ryan Bunting, Caesar Björk and Panchsin each have a team high six goals. Seven different players have scored a game winning goal. Drew Belleson has a team best +9. Joe Stauber and Brock Jones each have a team high 39 penalty minutes.
Rebels’ goaltenders have a combined 3.50 goals against average and .893 save percentage with no shutouts.
After this series, the Rebels will play two consecutive home and home series against the Titans.
