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 Nick Bootland.

What arena does Cleveland Monsters play in?

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

What are the team colors of Cleveland Monsters?

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

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2026-2027 Cleveland Monsters Roster

	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S	CTRCT
GOALTENDERS
		Pheonix Copley (G)	34	1992	North Pole, AK, USA	6'4"	201	L	26/27
		Evan Gardner (G)	20	2006	Fort St. John, BC, CAN	6'1"	181	L	28/29
		Nolan Lalonde (G)	22	2004	Kingston, ON, CAN	6'2"	196	L	26/27
DEFENSEMEN
		Boston Buckberger (D)	23	2003	Saskatoon, SK, CAN	5'11"	172	L	27/28
	#4	Corson Ceulemans (D)	23	2003	Regina, SK, CAN	6'2"	198	R	26/27
		Robby Drazner (D)	26	2000	Buffalo Grove, IL, USA	6'1"	194	R	26/27
		Charlie Elick (D)	20	2006	Villach, AUT	6'4"	205	R	28/29
		Caleb MacDonald (D)	23	2002	Cambridge, ON, CAN	6'4"	229	L	26/27
		Luca Marrelli (D)	20	2005	Toronto, ON, CAN	6'2"	185	R	27/28
		Guillaume Richard (D)	23	2003	Québec, QC, CAN	6'2"	187	L	26/27
		Colton White (D)	29	1997	London, ON, CAN	6'1"	187	L	27/28
FORWARDS
		Roman Ahcan (LW/C)	27	1999	Savage, MN, USA	5'9"	170	L	26/27
		Riley Bezeau (RW/LW)	24	2002	Mansfield, MA, USA	6'0"	187	R	26/27
		Luca Del Bel Belluz (C/LW)	22	2003	Woodbridge, ON, CAN	6'1"	185	L	26/27
		Jordan Dumais (RW/LW)	22	2004	Longueuil, QC, CAN	5'9"	174	R	26/27
		Josh Eernisse (RW/C)	24	2001	Apple Valley, MN, USA	6'3"	216	R	26/27
		Oiva Keskinen (C/LW)	22	2004	Ylöjärvi, FIN	6'0"	181	L	27/28
	#11	James Malatesta (LW/C)	23	2003	Montréal, QC, CAN	5'9"	190	L	26/27
		Max McCue (C/LW)	23	2003	Sudbury, ON, CAN	6'1"	183	L	26/27
		Luca Pinelli (C/LW)	21	2005	Hamilton, ON, CAN	5'9"	168	L	27/28
	#12	Owen Sillinger (C/LW)	28	1997	Regina, SK, CAN	5'10"	183	L	26/27
	#48	Tate Singleton (C/LW)	28	1998	West Lebanon, NH, USA	5'9"	176	L	26/27
		Luke Tuch (LW)	24	2002	Syracuse, NY, USA	6'2"	203	L	26/27
		Jack Williams (RW/C)	24	2002	Biddeford, ME, USA	5'11"	185	R	27/28

Position: G: 3, D: 8, F: 13Av Age: 23.96 yearsAv Ht: 6'0"Av Wt: 187 lbsCompare with other teams »

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Cleveland Monsters Facts

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

2026-2027 Cleveland Monsters Roster Facts

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16 players
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Experience

Cleveland Monsters: 1 554 GP
NHL: 233 GP
WC: 4 GP
Liiga: 162 GP
AHL: 2 456 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

Columbus Blue Jackets (NHL)
Wheeling Nailers (ECHL)

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
10/04/2026 07:00 PM UTC	Cleveland Monsters	Grand Rapids Griffins	-	AHL
10/02/2026 11:00 PM UTC	Cleveland Monsters	Grand Rapids Griffins	-	AHL
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

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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)

Where Are They Now?

Played in the team during season

#	player	season	team	league	GP	G	A	PTS	PIM
1.	Hudson Fasching (F)	2026-2027	Skellefteå AIK	Champions HL	3	2	1	3	0
2.	Lukas Sedlak (F)	2026-2027	HC Dynamo Pardubice	Champions HL	3	1	2	3	2
3.	Maxime Fortier (F)	2026-2027	Jokerit	Liiga	3	0	3	3	0
4.	Markus Nutivaara (D)	2026-2027	Pelicans	Liiga	3	1	1	2	0
5.	Ryan MacInnis (F)	2026-2027	Kölner Haie	Champions HL	3	1	1	2	0
6.	Brady Austin (D)	2026-2027	Kölner Haie	Champions HL	3	0	2	2	6
7.	Vitaly Abramov (F)	2026-2027	Amur Khabarovsk	KHL	3	1	0	1	4
8.	Frank Hora (D)	2026-2027	Graz99ers	Champions HL	2	0	1	1	0
9.	Nikita Korostelyov (F)	2026-2027	Dynamo Moskva	KHL	3	0	1	1	0
10.	Doyle Somerby (D)	2026-2027	Lada Togliatti	KHL	3	0	1	1	0

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Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

Season	Roster	Height	Weight	Age
2026-2027	View Roster	6'0"	187 lbs	23.96
2025-2026	View Roster	6'0"	187 lbs	25.90
2024-2025	View Roster	6'0"	190 lbs	25.09
2023-2024	View Roster	6'0"	190 lbs	24.42
2022-2023	View Roster	6'0"	190 lbs	24.93

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Franchise All-Time Points

#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Trey Fix-Wolansky (F)	289	112	147	259
2.	Andrew Agozzino (F)	225	67	98	165
3.	Owen Sillinger (F)	271	50	98	148
4.	Luca Del Bel Belluz (F)	174	58	84	142
5.	Jake Christiansen (D)	202	40	100	140

Franchise All-Time Goals

#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Trey Fix-Wolansky (F)	289	112	147	259
2.	Andrew Agozzino (F)	225	67	98	165
3.	Zac Dalpe (F)	133	62	48	110
4.	Luca Del Bel Belluz (F)	174	58	84	142
5.	Brendan Gaunce (F)	146	58	63	121

Franchise All-Time Assists

#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Trey Fix-Wolansky (F)	289	112	147	259
2.	Jake Christiansen (D)	202	40	100	140
3.	Andrew Agozzino (F)	225	67	98	165
4.	Owen Sillinger (F)	271	50	98	148
5.	T.J. Hensick (F)	120	39	92	131

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.

#	Player	GP	G	TP	PIM
1.	Brett Gallant (F)	307	18	26	663
2.	Daniel Maggio (D)	119	2	10	522
3.	Patrick Bordeleau (F)	215	9	31	435
4.	Mitchell Heard (F)	137	11	28	376
5.	Cameron Gaunce (D)	264	12	84	368

Franchise All-Time Games Played

#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Justin Scott (F)	336	56	65	121
2.	Brett Gallant (F)	307	18	8	26
3.	Trey Fix-Wolansky (F)	289	112	147	259
4.	Roman Ahcan (F)	280	54	43	97
5.	Owen Sillinger (F)	271	50	98	148

Franchise All-Time Points Per Game

#	Player	GP	G	TP	PPG
1.	Kent Johnson (F)	10	5	15	1.50
2.	Emil Bemström (F)	33	26	47	1.42
3.	Kirill Marchenko (F)	16	8	19	1.19
4.	Egor Chinakhov (F)	11	7	13	1.18
5.	T.J. Hensick (F)	120	39	131	1.09

Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	G	TP
1.	Trey Fix-Wolansky (F)	2022-2023	61	29	71
2.	Ben Walter (F)	2010-2011	77	23	70
3.	T.J. Hensick (F)	2009-2010	58	20	70
4.	Andrew Agozzino (F)	2014-2015	74	30	64
5.	Darren Haydar (F)	2009-2010	66	23	64

Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	G	TP
1.	Zac Dalpe (F)	2018-2019	55	33	55
2.	Andrew Agozzino (F)	2014-2015	74	30	64
3.	Trey Fix-Wolansky (F)	2022-2023	61	29	71
4.	Luca Del Bel Belluz (F)	2024-2025	61	27	53
5.	Trey Fix-Wolansky (F)	2023-2024	58	26	60

Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	A	TP
1.	T.J. Hensick (F)	2009-2010	58	50	70
2.	Ben Walter (F)	2010-2011	77	47	70
3.	Trey Fix-Wolansky (F)	2022-2023	61	42	71
4.	Darren Haydar (F)	2009-2010	66	41	64
5.	Rocco Grimaldi (F)	2024-2025	66	41	58

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	TP	PIM
1.	Daniel Maggio (D)	2014-2015	48	4	215
2.	Mitch Love (D)	2007-2008	59	7	213
3.	Guillaume Desbiens (F)	2013-2014	62	14	200
4.	Daniel Maggio (D)	2013-2014	46	2	197
5.	Dale Purinton (D)	2007-2008	35	4	193

Player Nationalities Throughout History

Elite Prospects Notes and Trivia

2015-Present - Columbus Blue Jackets AHL Affiliate
2007-2015 - Colorado Avalanche AHL Affiliate