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March 18, 2013 - ECHL (ECHL)
South Carolina Stingrays News Release


The South Carolina Stingrays traveled to Germain Arena in Estero, Florida for a three-game series against the Florida Everblades for a week record of 1-1-1-0.

The series opened Wednesday night with the Everblades edging the Stingrays 2-1. Defenseman Damon Kipp scored the lone goal for the Stingrays in the first period and goaltender Ryan Zapolski made 38 saves.

On Saturday, forward Peter Boyd netted a goal and two assists, forward Robby Dee added two goals and defenseman Kevin Quick recorded a goal and an assist to help the Stingrays defeat the Everblades 4-2.

The Stingrays and Everblades wrapped up their regular-season series Sunday afternoon. The Stingrays erased a two-goal deficit and tied the contest twice, but fell in overtime 4-3. Defenseman Ryan McGinnis buried a goal and an assist and forward Jay Silvia pitched in two assists in the loss. The Stingrays finished the season series against their South Division rivals with a 6-4-1-0 record.

The Numbers

Record: 35-25-5-3

Home: 23-8-3-1

Away: 12-17-2-2

Streak: 1-0-1-0

Goals: Hunter Bishop (24)

Assists: Tyler McNeely (31)

Points : Hunter Bishop (49)

Penalty Minutes: Art Bidlevskii (103)

Power-Play Goals: Peter Boyd (9)

Power-Play Assists: Luka Vidmar (11)

Power-Play Points: Robby Dee (17)

Shorthanded Goals: Chris Langkow (2)

Shorthanded Assists: Luka Vidmar (1)

Shorthanded Points: Chris Langkow (2)

Game-Winning Goals: Hunter Bishop (5)

Wins: Ryan Zapolski (25)

GAA: Ryan Zapolski (1.66)

SPCT: Ryan Zapolski (.940)

Taking the Lead

The Stingrays are fourth in the South Division with 78 points and sixth overall in the Eastern Conference.

Forward Peter Boyd is tied for second in the ECHL with five shootout goals.

Goaltender Ryan Zapolski is first in the ECHL with a 1.66 goals-against average, a .940 save percentage and eight shutouts. The Erie, Pennsylvania, native is third among netminders with 25 wins and fifth with 2,198 minutes played.

Forward Andrew Cherniwchan is fourth among ECHL rookies with 31 minor penalties.

Forward Tyler Johnson is tied for third among ECHL rookies with two shootout-winning goals.

This Week:

Gwinnett Gladiators at South Carolina Stingrays

Friday, Mar. 22

7:05 p.m.

Fan Appreciation Night

Hall of Fame Night presented by the Post and Courier

2012-13 Stingrays Team Photo Giveaway presented by Sheila Lauffer at Data Imaging

Pregame Blood Drive with The Blood Alliance from 4:30-7:30: Online Signup

Postgame Jersey Auction - 20th Anniversary Jerseys

Free Parking

Stingrays Friday Family Four Pack - Four tickets, four hotdogs, four sodas and popcorn for $55

North Charleston Coliseum

Listen Live: Stingrayshockey.com

South Carolina Stingrays at Gwinnett Gladiators

Saturday, Mar. 23

7:05 p.m.

The Arena at Gwinnett Center in Duluth, GA

Listen Live: Stingrayshockey.com

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