ECHL South Carolina Stingrays

Goaltender Jeff Jakaitis Selected to All-ECHL First Team; Stingrays Tie ECHL Record

April 10, 2014 - ECHL (ECHL)
South Carolina Stingrays News Release


North Charleston, S.C. - The South Carolina Stingrays, along with the ECHL, announced today that goaltender Jeff Jakaitis has been named to the All-ECHL First Team as determined in a vote of ECHL coaches, broadcasters, media relations directors and media.

Jakaitis, 30, is tied for the ECHL lead with 24 wins, tied for second with a .924 save percentage, stands fourth with a 2.16 goals-against average and is fifth with 2,391 minutes played. Overall, the Rochester, Minnesota, native holds a 24-12-1-2 record with three shutouts in 40 games this season and was named the ECHL Goaltender of the Month in October and December, setting a new league record with four monthly awards in his career. The All-ECHL First Team selection is Jakaitis' second in his career, receiving the honor as a member of the Gwinnett Gladiators in 2011-12. Yesterday, he was awarded the Stingrays' Jerry Zucker Community Service Award for the 2013-14 season.

"Jeff's stellar play was on display consistently this season," said Stingrays Head Coach Spencer Carbery. "He rebounded from a difficult year in 2012-13 recovering from injury and playing behind Ryan Zapolski to prove again that he is a top goaltender at the ECHL level. It's great to see that Jeff's performance has been recognized by the league and from watching him compete on a nightly basis, he is a very deserving recipient."

This award is the third time in Stingrays history, tying an ECHL record, a goaltender has been named to the All-ECHL First Team after Zapolski grabbed the post in 2012-13 and Todd Ford in 2009-10. The Stingrays share the accomplishment with the Alaska Aces.

Complete All-ECHL First Team:

G - Jeff Jakaitis, South Carolina Stingrays (40 gp, 24-12-3, 2.16 GAA, .924 save pct.)

D - Sam Ftorek, Kalamazoo Wings (67 gp, 12g, 32a, 44 pts., +3)

D - Matt Register, Ontario Reign (65 gp, 14g, 29a, 43 pts., +20)

F - Mickey Lang, Orlando Solar Bears (58 gp, 44g, 31a, 75 pts., +6)

F - Brandon Marino, Fort Wayne Komets (70 gp, 29g, 57a, 86 pts., Even)

F - Peter Sivak, Alaska Aces (64 gp, 28g, 50a, 78 pts., +42)

The Stingrays celebrate Fan Appreciation Night and The Post and Courier Hall of Fame Night on Friday, April 11 against the Elmira Jackals at 7:05 p.m. the North Charleston Coliseum. The first 1,000 fans receive a 2013-14 team photo courtesy of Sheila Lauffer at Data Imaging! Friday is also FREE parking! Stingrays forward Marty Clapton and defenseman Trevor Johnson will be inducted into the Stingrays Hall of Fame during the first intermission! After the contest, the Stingrays host a postgame jersey auction for the white regular-season and postseason jerseys.

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