Stingrays Weekly: Faith and Fun Night, Hat Trick for Reading Highlight Weekend vs. Road Warriors
Published on March 4, 2013 under ECHL (ECHL)
South Carolina Stingrays News Release
The South Carolina Stingrays hosted the Gwinnett Gladiators and Fort Wayne Komets at the North Charleston Coliseum this week for a week record of 1-0-2-0.
The week kicked off on Tuesday night against the Gladiators. Forward Ryan Hayes gave the Stingrays an early lead, but the Gladiators fought back for a 2-1 overtime victory. Goaltender Ryan Zapolski saw his shutout streak come to a close at 212 minutes and 32 seconds.
Friday evening marked the first-ever meeting between the Stingrays and the Komets. Forward Andrew Cherniwchan scored a late first-period goal and forward Tyler Johnson netted the only goal in the shootout to propel the Stingrays to a 2-1 win. Zapolski added 33 saves and stopped all five Komets shooters. The Komets responded with a 2-1 overtime decision Saturday night. Forward Patrick Gaul recorded the lone tally for the Stingrays.
The Numbers
Record: 31-24-4-3
Home: 20-8-3-1
Away: 11-16-1-2
Streak: 1-0-2-0
Goals: Hunter Bishop (24)
Assists: Tyler McNeely (31)
Points : Hunter Bishop (49)
Penalty Minutes: Art Bidlevskii (103)
Power-Play Goals: Tyler McNeely (7)
Power-Play Assists: Hunter Bishop (10)
Power-Play Points: T-Tyler McNeely, Hunter Bishop (16)
Shorthanded Goals: Chris Langkow (2)
Shorthanded Assists: Luka Vidmar (1)
Shorthanded Points: Chris Langkow (2)
Game-Winning Goals: Hunter Bishop (5)
Wins: Ryan Zapolski (21)
GAA: Ryan Zapolski (1.68)
SPCT: Ryan Zapolski (.939)
Taking the Lead
The Stingrays are third in the South Division with 69 points and seventh overall in the Eastern Conference.
Goaltender Ryan Zapolski is first in the ECHL with a 1.68 goals-against average, a .939 save percentage and seven shutouts. The Erie, Pennsylvania, native is tied for third among netminders with 21 wins.
This Week:
Greenville Road Warriors at South Carolina Stingrays
Friday, Mar. 8
7:05 p.m.
Stingrays Friday Family Four Pack - Four tickets, four hotdogs, four sodas and popcorn for $55!
Hockey Happy Hour - $2 beer from 6-7 p.m.
$5 College Tickets with valid ID
North Charleston Coliseum
Listen Live: Stingrayshockey.com
Greenville Road Warriors at South Carolina Stingrays
Saturday, Mar. 9
5:00 p.m.
Faith and Fun Night
Postgame Concert with New Method
Book Your Faith and Fun Night group at (843) 744-2248
Hockey Happy Hour - $2 beer from 6-7 p.m.
$5 College Tickets with valid ID
North Charleston Coliseum
Listen Live: Stingrayshockey.com
Greenville Road Warriors at South Carolina Stingrays
Sunday, Mar. 10
3:05 p.m.
Hat Trick for Reading
Kid's Day - $5 Kid's Tickets and $5 Kid's Meals
Postgame Skate with the Stingrays
North Charleston Coliseum
Listen Live: Stingrayshockey.com
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