ECHL Greenville Swamp Rabbits

Zapolski Powers Stingrays Past Road Warriors

February 23, 2013 - ECHL (ECHL)
Greenville Swamp Rabbits News Release


North Charleston, SC: Ryan Zapolski recorded his league leading seventh shutout in a 2-0 victory over the Road Warriors.

No scoring took place in the first period but the Stingrays outshot Greenville 8-6. Halfway through the period, Art Bidlevskii took a five minute major for elbowing and a game misconduct. The Road Warriors power play was cut in half as Steven Delisle took a tripping call. Chad Ziegler was called for spearing and went to the box for a double minor late in the period.

The Ziegler penalty carried over to the second but South Carolina could not convert. Moments later Brian Elser scored on a deflection for his first ECHL goal. About ten minutes later the Stingrays scored with the man advantage. Ryan Hayes scored on a rebound that bounced off the end boards. Hayes scored his eighth goal of the year to bring the Stingrays up 2-0.

The Stingrays scored the final goal of the night just 3:54 into the third period. Roby Dee brought the score 3-0 in favor of South Carolina with his 14th of the year. Zapolski, who saved 27 shots, has shutout the Road Warriors for 151:12. Connor Knapp took the loss in net saving 30 shots. This win extends the Stingrays win streak to four. The Road Warriors have only won one game in the past seven matchups.

With the Florida Everblades loss tonight and having an off day tomorrow, second place is on the line tomorrow afternoon at 4 p.m. between the Road Warriors and Stingrays for Pink in the Rink Night. The Road Warriors will wear special Pink in the Rink Jerseys in an effort to raise awareness for women's cancers & domestic abuse. The game will feature pink lines on the ice in place of the normal red lines & faceoff circles. In addition, the game worn Pink in the Rink Jerseys will be auctioned off after the game with the proceeds donated to The Mary Kay Foundation. Fans can purchase a special package combining two tickets to the Pink in the Rink Game with two Flex Tickets good for any Road Warriors game this season! THERE WILL ALSO BE A SPECIAL PRESENTATION PRIOR TO PUCK DROP SO FANS ARE ENCOURAGED TO GET TO THEIR SEATS EARLY! Tickets can be purchased by visiting greenvilleroadwarriors.com or by calling a Ticket Account Executive at 864-674-PUCK (7825).

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