Zapolski Earns Second-Straight Shutout in Win over Wheeling
Published on December 29, 2012 under ECHL (ECHL)
South Carolina Stingrays News Release
North Charleston, S.C. - Goaltender Ryan Zapolski records his second consecutive shutout stopping all 23 shots to propel the South Carolina Stingrays (15-16-1-3) to a 3-0 win over the Wheeling Nailers (13-11-2-4) at the North Charleston Coliseum Saturday night.
Stingrays rookie Justin Courtnall broke a scoreless tie at 14:34 of the second period lifting a wrist shot over the glove of Nailers goaltender Peter Delmas (L, 20 saves on 23 shots) from the top of the right-wing circle. Forward Tyler McNeely extended his point streak to seven games picking up the lone assist.
Forward Ryan Hayes made it 2-0 with his fifth goal of the season at 11:07 of the final period from forwards Andrew Cherniwchan and Chris Langkow. Forward Matthew Pistilli sealed the victory on the power play at 15:48 with help from Hayes. The Stingrays finished the game 1-for-5 on the man advantage while the Nailers went 0-for-2.
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