Monarchs underway
At the moment, Manchester leads 3-1 late in the first period behind goals by Peter Harrold, Oleg Tverdovsky and John Zeiler. To tie up a couple loose ends, Brian Boyle is indeed in the lineup tonight and Barry Brust is in goal, so Jason LaBarbera's knee is still an issue. As a side note, the game is being officiated by Jamie Koharski, son of NHL ref Don Koharski.

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So what would Jamie Koharski's breakfast pastry of choice be? My guess is the Bear Claw. :)