What league does Cleveland Monsters play in?

Cleveland Monsters play in the AHL.

When was Cleveland Monsters founded?

Cleveland Monsters was founded in 2007 in Cleveland, OH, USA, USA.

Where is Cleveland Monsters based?

Cleveland Monsters is based in Cleveland, OH, USA.

Who is the head coach of Cleveland Monsters?

The head coach of Cleveland Monsters is John Madden.

What arena does Cleveland Monsters play in?

Cleveland Monsters play their home games at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, OH, USA.

Who is the general manager of Cleveland Monsters?

The general manager of Cleveland Monsters is Bill Zito.

What are the team colors of Cleveland Monsters?

The team colors of Cleveland Monsters are Blue + Black + Gold.

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	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
	#35	Matiss Kivlenieks (G)		1996	Riga, LAT	6'2"	179	L
	#70	Joonas Korpisalo (G)	32	1994	Pori, FIN	6'4"	201	L
	#31	Ivan Kulbakov (G)	29	1996	Gomel, BLR	6'0"	187	L
	#31	Joel Martin (G)Loan	43	1982	Fort Worth, TX, USA	6'2"	185	L
	#39	Brad Thiessen (G)	40	1986	Aldergrove, BC, CAN	6'0"	181	L
	#37	Jeff Zatkoff (G)	39	1987	Detroit, MI, USA	6'2"	179	L
DEFENSEMEN
	#3	Brady Austin (D)	32	1993	Bobcaygeon, ON, CAN	6'4"	231	L
	#61	André Benoît (D)"A"	42	1984	St. Albert, ON, CAN	5'11"	190	L
	#53	Gabriel Carlsson (D)	29	1997	Örebro, SWE	6'5"	205	L
	#65	Garret Cockerill (D)Loan	32	1994	Brighton, MI, USA	6'0"	209	R
	#6	Ryan Collins (D)	30	1996	Bloomington, MN, USA	6'5"	212	R
	#24	Cameron Gaunce (D)	36	1990	Sudbury, ON, CAN	6'1"	194	L
	#34	Jacob Graves (D)	31	1995	Barrie, ON, CAN	6'2"	194	R
	#46	Dean Kukan (D)	32	1993	Volketswil, SUI	6'2"	190	L
	#5	Ryan Murray (D)	32	1993	Regina, SK, CAN	6'1"	205	L
	#65	Markus Nutivaara (D)	32	1994	Oulu, FIN	6'1"	187	L
	#5	John Ramage (D)"A"	35	1991	Mississauga, ON, CAN	6'0"	201	R
	#2	Scott Savage (D)	31	1995	San Clemente, CA, USA	6'1"	192	L
	#4	Blake Siebenaler (D)	30	1996	Fort Wayne, IN, USA	6'2"	207	R
	#26	Doyle Somerby (D)	31	1994	Marblehead, MA, USA	6'6"	216	L
FORWARDS
	#77	Josh Anderson (RW/LW)	32	1994	Burlington, ON, CAN	6'3"	227	R
	#2	Tyler Barnes (RW)Loan	36	1990	Burnsville, MN, USA	6'0"	194	R
	#61	Grant Besse (LW/RW)Loan	31	1994	Plymouth, MN, USA	5'10"	174	L
	#57	Paul Bittner (LW)	29	1996	Crookston, MN, USA	6'4"	207	L
	#25	Alex Broadhurst (C)"A"	33	1993	Orland Park, IL, USA	5'11"	181	L
	#17	Terry Broadhurst (LW/RW)	37	1988	Orland Park, IL, USA	5'11"	170	L
	#19	Carter Camper (C/RW)"A"	37	1988	Rocky River, OH, USA	5'9"	176	R
	#19	Jefferson Dahl (C)Loan	36	1989	Eau Claire, WI, USA	5'9"	174	R
	#28	Zac Dalpe (C/RW)	36	1989	Paris, ON, CAN	6'2"	196	R
	#44	Brett Gallant (LW)	37	1988	Summerside, PE, CAN	6'0"	192	L
	#90	Nathan Gerbe (C/LW)	38	1987	Oxford, MI, USA	5'4"	176	L
	#29	Hayden Hodgson (RW/LW)	30	1996	Windsor, ON, CAN	6'2"	220	R
	#11	Markus Hännikäinen (LW/RW)	33	1993	Helsinki, FIN	6'1"	201	L
	#8	Kale Kessy (LW/RW)	33	1992	Shaunavon, SK, CAN	6'4"	225	L
	#19	Michael Kirkpatrick (RW/C)Loan	36	1990	North Sydney, NS, CAN	5'11"	181	R
	#16	Miles Koules (C/RW)	31	1994	Los Angeles, CA, USA	6'0"	192	R
	#18	Ryan Kujawinski (C)	31	1995	Kirkland Lake, ON, CAN	6'2"	205	L
	#8	Sam Kurker (RW)Loan	32	1994	Boston, MA, USA	6'2"	203	R
	#64	Phil Lane (RW)Loan	34	1992	Rochester, NY, USA	6'3"	212	R
	#13	Bobby MacIntyre (LW)	29	1996	Scarborough, ON, CAN	5'9"	192	L
	#64	Jordan Maletta (C)	31	1995	St. Catharines, ON, CAN	6'3"	216	R
	#23	Sonny Milano (LW)	30	1996	Massapequa, NY, USA	6'0"	194	L
	#17	John Mitchell (C/LW)	41	1985	Oakville, ON, CAN	6'1"	205	L
	#18	Tyler Motte (C/W)	31	1995	Port Huron, MI, USA	5'10"	192	L
	#7	Nick Moutrey (C/W)	30	1995	Toronto, ON, CAN	6'3"	207	L
	#13	Spencer Naas (LW/C)	30	1995	St. Louis Park, MN, USA	5'11"	185	L
	#22	Joe Pendenza (C)	35	1990	Wilmington, MA, USA	5'11"	190	L
	#14	Jordan Schroeder (C)	35	1990	Lakeville, MN, USA	5'9"	174	R
	#20	Justin Scott (C)	30	1995	Burlington, ON, CAN	6'1"	194	L
	#82	Kevin Stenlund (C/RW)	29	1996	Stockholm, SWE	6'4"	214	R
	#27	Calvin Thürkauf (C/LW)	28	1997	Zug, SUI	6'2"	205	L
	#21	Samuel Vigneault (C)	30	1995	Baie-Comeau, QC, CAN	6'5"	203	L

Position: G: 6, D: 12, F: 27Av Age: 24.93 yearsAv Ht: 6'1"Av Wt: 194 lbsCompare with other teams »

2017-2018 Cleveland Monsters Staff

Head CoachJohn Madden
Asst. CoachSteve McCarthy
Goaltending CoachManny Legace
General ManagerBill Zito
Asst. General ManagerBlake Geoffrion
Team ManagerJock Callander
Conditioning CoachKevin Schmalzreid
Development CoachGregory Campbell
Development CoachChris Clark
Dir. of BroadcastingTony Brown
Dir. of CommunicationsPam Frasco
Equipment ManagerDustin Halstead
Franchise OwnerDan Gilbert
Head Athletic TrainerTom Bourdon
Physical TherapistJoe Bandura
Video CoachAustin Powell

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Cleveland Monsters Facts

Plays in: American Hockey League
Team Colors: Blue + Black + Gold
Town: Cleveland, OH, USA Map
Founded: 2007

2017-2018 Cleveland Monsters Roster Facts

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Experience

Cleveland Monsters: 2 911 GP
NHL: 2 367 GP
WC: 107 GP
SHL: 522 GP
HockeyAllsvenskan: 21 GP
Liiga: 365 GP
KHL: 53 GP
AHL: 6 887 GP
DEL: 37 GP
NL: 47 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

Columbus Blue Jackets (NHL)

Arena Information

Arena Name: Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
Location: Cleveland, OH, USA
Capacity: 19 941
Construction Year: 1994

Cleveland Monsters Games

date	home	visiting	score	league
05/24/2026 07:00 PM UTC	Cleveland Monsters	Toronto Marlies	2 - 3	AHL
05/22/2026 11:00 PM UTC	Toronto Marlies	Cleveland Monsters	5 - 2	AHL
05/20/2026 11:00 PM UTC	Toronto Marlies	Cleveland Monsters	0 - 4	AHL
05/16/2026 11:00 PM UTC	Cleveland Monsters	Toronto Marlies	3 - 1	AHL
05/14/2026 11:00 PM UTC	Cleveland Monsters	Toronto Marlies	2 - 5	AHL

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Cleveland Monsters History and Standings

season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
Cleveland Monsters
2026-2027	AHL	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
2025-2026	AHL	72	37	26	-	-	9	217	227	83	1.15	3	Division Final loss
2024-2025	AHL	72	35	26	-	-	11	206	225	81	1.13	5	Division Semifinal loss
2023-2024	AHL	72	40	24	-	-	8	233	238	88	1.22	1	Conference Final loss
2022-2023	AHL	72	33	32	-	-	7	220	254	73	1.01	6	Did not make playoffs
2021-2022	AHL	76	28	35	-	-	13	207	262	69	0.91	7	Did not make playoffs
2020-2021	AHL	29	16	10	-	-	3	101	86	35	1.21	2	No playoffs held
2019-2020	AHL	62	24	31	-	-	7	159	192	55	0.89	8	Playoffs Cancelled
2018-2019	AHL	76	37	29	-	-	10	232	234	84	1.11	4	Conference SF loss
2017-2018	AHL	76	25	41	-	-	10	190	258	60	0.79	7	Did not make playoffs
2016-2017	AHL	76	39	29	-	-	8	195	198	86	1.13	5	Did not make playoffs
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2015-2016	AHL	76	43	22	-	-	11	211	188	97	1.28	2	Champion
2014-2015	AHL	76	24	29	-	11	12	211	240	82	1.08	4	Did not make playoffs
2013-2014	AHL	76	32	33	-	-	11	197	232	75	0.99	4	Did not make playoffs
2012-2013	AHL	76	24	31	-	11	10	211	220	80	1.05	3	Did not make playoffs
2011-2012	AHL	76	26	29	-	11	10	189	210	84	1.11	3	Did not make playoffs
2010-2011	AHL	80	44	28	-	3	5	223	206	96	1.2	2	Conference QF loss
2009-2010	AHL	80	26	37	-	8	9	234	257	77	0.96	6	Did not make playoffs
2008-2009	AHL	80	30	38	-	4	8	199	218	76	0.95	6	Did not make playoffs
2007-2008	AHL	80	19	41	-	7	13	209	276	65	0.81	6	Did not make playoffs

Cleveland Monsters Retired Numbers

#27 Dave Michayluk (F)

Cleveland Monsters Stars And Cult Players

Matiss Kivlenieks (G)

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2007-2015 - Colorado Avalanche AHL Affiliate