ECHL Greenville Swamp Rabbits

Zapolski Shutsout out Road Warriors 2-0

Published on February 22, 2013 under ECHL (ECHL)
Greenville Swamp Rabbits News Release


North Charleston, SC: South Carolina Stingrays netminder Ryan Zapolski shutout the Road Warriors for the first time this season in a 2-0 victory.

The first period of play brought two Stingrays power plays but neither converted. South Carolina outshot the Road Warriors 8-5 in the first frame.

Greenville upped the intensity in the second and outshot South Carolina 17-7. The shot barrage could not beat Zapolski, who stood strong in net. Greenville had three power plays in the period. Just under five minutes left, Jay Silvia scored his first ECHL goal on a deflection that squeaked past Greenville goaltender Connor Knapp.

Phil Mangan scored just 1:58 into the third period on a breakaway. His 12th goal of the year came as soon as he stepped out of the penalty box on a pass from Andrew Cherniwchan. Zapolski made 32 saves and earned the victory as he shutout the Road Warriors for the first time since February 25, 2012. Knapp took his second ECHL loss saving 20 shots.

The Road Warriors return to North Charleston tomorrow at 7 p.m. against the South Carolina Stingrays. The game can be heard via America One or by clicking the listen live link on the Road Warriors homepage!

Greenville returns home on Sunday, February 24th at 4 p.m. 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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