ECHL Today - February 24
February 24, 2013 - ECHL (ECHL) News Release
A preview of ECHL games for Sunday, Feb. 24, 2013
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South Carolina Stingrays (30-23-5) at Greenville Road Warriors (30-20-6) 4 p.m. ET
- South Carolina's Ryan Zapolski leads the league with a 1.69 goals-against average and a .939 save percentage.
- Greenville's Steven Delisle is fourth among defensemen in plus-minus at +21.
- Stingrays are 26-0-2 when leading after two periods.
- Road Warriors are fifth with 32.36 shots per game.
Trenton Titans (21-26-8) at Reading Royals (35-15-6) 4:05 p.m. ET
- Stephen Schultz leads Trenton against the Royals with nine goals and 15 points.
- Reading's David Vallorani is tied for fifth among rookies with 42 points (12g-30a).
- Titans are second on the penalty kill at 85.8 percent (193-for-225).
- Royals are second with 26.82 shots-against per game.
Kalamazoo Wings (27-23-5) at Elmira Jackals (29-20-5) 4:05 p.m. ET
- Kalamazoo's Sam Ftorek is tied for third among defensemen with 34 points (9g-25a).
- Elmira's Jordan Pietrus is tied for the league lead with five shorthanded points (2g-3a).
- K-Wings are 16-2-3 when leading after two periods.
- Jackals are 20-5-3 when scoring first.
Utah Grizzlies (21-26-7) at Colorado Eagles (26-24-4) 2:05 p.m. MT
- Utah's Nick Tuzzolino is tied for seventh among defensemen with 29 points (4g-25a).
- Trent Daavettila leads Colorado against the Grizzlies with 11 points (3g-8a).
- Grizzlies lead the league with 33.67 shots per game.
- Eagles are first on the power play at home at 27.2 percent (43-for-158).
Wheeling Nailers (22-22-9) at Fort Wayne Komets (27-27-2) 5 p.m. ET
- Paul Crowder leads Wheeling with 16 goals and 38 points.
- Fort Wayne's Brandon Marino is tied for second with 61 points (19g-42a).
- Nailers are 12-4-9 in one-goal games.
- Komets are tied for second with 10 shorthanded goals.
Cincinnati Cyclones (33-17-6) at Toledo Walleye (30-19-6) 5:05 p.m. ET
- Mathieu Aubin leads Cincinnati against the Walleye with seven points (2g-5a).
- Toledo's Kent Simpson is seventh with a 2.41 goals-against average.
- Cyclones have outscored their opponents 67-47 in the third period.
- Walleye are league's third-least penalized team with 13.73 penalty minutes per game.
Ontario Reign (38-13-5) at Stockton Thunder (28-22-9) 4 p.m. PT
- Ontario's C.J. Stretch is second in plus-minus at +26.
- Stockton's Justin Maylan is tied for fourth among rookies with 18 goals.
- Reign are 31-2-5 when scoring first.
- Thunder are 21-3-4 when leading after two periods.
Las Vegas Wranglers (28-22-5) at Alaska Aces (39-12-6) 3:05 p.m. AKT
- Andrew Sarauer leads Las Vegas against the Aces with seven points (3g-4a).
- Alaska's Nick Mazzolini is second with nine game-winning goals.
- Wranglers are second on the penalty kill on the road at 86.5 percent (90-for-104).
- Aces are 21-5-5 against Pacific Division opponents.
MOST CONSECUTIVE SHUTOUTS BY GOALTENDER
3 - Ryan Zapolski, South Carolina, 2012-13
- Jeff Jakaitis, Gwinnett, 2011-12
- Shane Connelly, South Carolina, 2009-10
- Sebastien Laplante, Pee Dee, 2004-05
- Andrew Allen, Trenton, 2002-03
- Darryl Paquette, Hampton Roads, 1996-97
MOST POWER PLAY GOALS, GAME
4 - Stephen Schultz, Trenton (Feb. 23, 2013 vs. Reading)
- Michael Dubuc, South Carolina (Feb. 7, 2009 vs. Florida)
- Barret Ehgoetz, Cincinnati (Jan. 14, 2009 vs. Wheeling)
- Chanse Fitzpatrick, Dayton (Nov. 3, 2007 vs. Trenton)
- Matt Oates, Columbus (March 8, 1996 at Erie)
Kelly Cup Playoffs Update
Stockton can clinch a berth in the Kelly Cup Playoffs on Sunday if:
Stockton wins in regulation
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ECHL Stories from February 24, 2013
- K-Wings Weekly - Kalamazoo Wings
- Thunder Shock Reign - Ontario Reign
- Coleman, Aces Shut Out Wranglers 1-0 - Alaska Aces
- Thunder Clinch Playoff Berth Thanks To Four Power Play Goals - Stockton Thunder
- Aces Blank Wranglers 1-0 - Las Vegas Wranglers
- Titans Sweep Weekend Home-And-Home With Reading After 5-3 Win - Trenton Titans
- Delmas Ties Shutout Record, Blanking Komets - Wheeling Nailers
- Evansville IceMen Weekly - Evansville IceMen
- Kalamazoo Defeats Elmira 3-2 in Overtime - Kalamazoo Wings
- Charles-Olivier Roussel Sends Cyclones Past Walleye 2-1 in OT - Cincinnati Cyclones
- Jackals Drop Wild One to Kalamazoo - Elmira Jackals
- Connolly's Hat Trick Leads Road Warriors to Victory - Greenville Swamp Rabbits
- Win Gives Eagles Five of Six Points From Weekend Set With Grizzlies - Colorado Eagles
- Colorado Wins Battle Of Shorthanded Teams - Utah Grizzlies
- Road Warriors Slip Past Stingrays 3-2 - South Carolina Stingrays
- ECHL Transactions - February 24 - ECHL
- ECHL announces fines, suspensions - ECHL
- IceMen Weekly Notes - Evansville IceMen
- Ryan Ginand Comes Back from Houston - Orlando Solar Bears
- Game Preview: Stockton Thunder Vs. Ontario Reign - Stockton Thunder
- Road Warriors Sign Drew Baker - Greenville Swamp Rabbits
- Titans GameDay at Reading, February 24 - Game 56 (Away 27) - Trenton Titans
- Goaltender Brandon Anderson Reassigned to Hershey - Reading Royals
- Elmira Jackals Game Preview - Elmira Jackals
- Cyclones Game Preview - Cincinnati at Toledo - Cincinnati Cyclones
- Stingrays Game Preview: Stingrays Wrap up Weekend Series vs. Greenville Today - South Carolina Stingrays
- ECHL Today - February 24 - ECHL
- Alaska's Point Streak Ends in 4-1 Defeat to Las Vegas - Alaska Aces
- Wranglers Fold Aces, Win 4-1 - Las Vegas Wranglers
- Ontario Holds on to Edge Bakersfield, 4-3 - Bakersfield Condors
- Reign Topple Condors 4-3 - Ontario Reign
- SF Bulls Reel in Steelheads, 4-3 in a Shootout - San Francisco Bulls
- Steelheads Squander Lead in Marathon Contest - Idaho Steelheads
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