Thunder Signs Rookie Goaltender Ryan Zapolski
Published on September 29, 2011 under ECHL (ECHL)
Stockton Thunder News Release
STOCKTON, Calif. - The Stockton Thunder, proud ECHL affiliate of the Edmonton Oilers and San Jose Sharks of the National Hockey League, announced today that the team has signed rookie free agent goaltender Ryan Zapolski. Per club policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Zapolski, 24, makes the Thunder his second pro team after appearing in one game for the Florida Everblades during the Kelly Cup Playoffs last season.
The 6-foot and 170 pound goaltender appeared in 109 career games with Mercyhurst College (NCAA), going 48-43-11 with eight shutouts, a .920 save percentage and 2.77 goals-against-average.
He was twice named as an All-Atlantic Hockey Association honoree, earning Second Team honors as a 2008-09 sophomore and a Third Team selection as a 2009-10 junior.
Last season, Zapolski appeared in 31 games for the Lakers and was 13-14-3 with two shutouts, a .920 save percentage and a 2.84 GAA.
The training camp roster for the Thunder will be announced soon.
OPENING NIGHT AND TICKET INFORMATION
Opening Night is Friday, Oct. 14, when the Thunder opens the 2011-12 regular season at home against the Colorado Eagles, starting at 7:30 p.m. at Stockton Arena. The game will be a historic ECHL event to welcome in the Eagles, who will play in their inaugural game after spending the previous eight seasons in the Central Hockey League.
The Thunder are freezing most Season Ticket prices for the 2011-12 season, which are on sale now and can be purchased by calling (209) 373-1500 or by visiting www.stocktonthunder.com. Thunder Season Ticket Holders enjoy the highest demanded seating locations in Stockton Arena, benefits including admission to Season Ticket Holder only events, discount opportunities on Thunder merchandise, a free e-newsletter, an exclusive gift, admission to the first two rounds of the Kelly Cup Playoffs and more.
For more information about tickets, merchandise, or other inquiries contact the Stockton Thunder offices at (209) 373-1500 or visit http://www.stocktonthunder.com/.
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