Holt's 29 Saves Pace Checkers To 3-0 Shutout Of Pack

February 28, 2008 - ECHL (ECHL)
Mississippi Sea Wolves News Release


BILOXI, MS - The Charlotte Checkers defeated the Mississippi Sea Wolves by the score of 3-0 at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum on Thursday evening.

Blake Bellefeuille gave Charlotte a 1-0 lead when he found the rebound of a shot from Mark Lee and fired it into the net while Sea Wolves goaltender Ryan Munce was prone on the ice at 12:27 of the first period.

Charlotte extended their lead to 2-0 when Jared Nightengale pounded home the rebound of Jeff Kyrzakos' shot at 16:09.

The Checkers closed out the scoring when Tom Pyatt pulled a loose puck off the left wing wall, cut in towards the net, went to the backhand and tucked the puck past Munce at 10:37 of the third period.

Chris Holt made 29 saves to earn the shutout win for Charlotte, while Ryan Munce made 41 saves, earning the loss for Mississippi. The Sea Wolves were 0-for-8 on the power play.

The Sea Wolves play Charlotte again tomorrow night at 7:05. Get your tickets by calling 228.275.WOLF!

NOTE: Fans attending the games on Thursday and Saturday should allow extra time to arrive at the arena and park due to construction on U.S. 90 in Biloxi.



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