Fucale Superb in Blanking of Crunch
February 9, 2016 - American Hockey League (AHL)
St. John's IceCaps News Release
ST. JOHN'S, NL - Zach Fucale recorded his first pro shutout as the St. John's IceCaps blanked the Syracuse Crunch 4-0 Tuesday in an important divisional matchup at Mile One Centre.
Fucale stopped all 39 shots he faced including several huge saves in the third period to preserve the win in a first star performance.
Gabriel Dumont had a goal and two assists, Bud Holloway notched three helpers and Morgan Ellis had a goal and an assist. Michael McCarron and Nikita Scherbak picked up the other goals for the home side, which snapped a five-game winless skid.
The IceCaps and Crunch square off again Wednesday night at Mile One (7:30 PM NT). Tickets are still available at the box office or online at www.mileonecentre.com
Catch all the action with Brian Rogers at www.stjohnsicecaps.com, 930AM, Rogers TV and www.ahllive.com.
Goal Scorers:
STJ: Scherbak (4), McCarron (14), Ellis (11), Dumont (14)
SYR: none
Goaltenders:
STJ: Fucale - W (38/38)
SYR: Gudlevskis - L (17/20)
IceCaps Power Play: 2/3
IceCaps Penalty Kill: 3/3
Molson Canadian Three Stars:
1. Zach Fucale - STJ
2. Gabriel Dumont - STJ
3. Bud Holloway - STJ
IceCaps Hardest Working Player: Brett Lernout
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