Zapolski, Steelheads Top Grizzlies
October 7, 2012 - ECHL (ECHL)
Idaho Steelheads News Release
Boise, ID - Ryan Zapolski turned aside 36 of 37 shots and three different players found the back of the net as the Idaho Steelheads defeated the Utah Grizzlies, 3-1, in the preseason finale for both squads.
The contest was played in front of 4,813 fans at CenturyLink Arena in Boise in the team's third-annual "Season-Ticket Holder Only" game.
Idaho scored twice in the first period and both were top-notch efforts. First, it was Ron Meyers going from forehand-to-backhand before tucking a shot through the legs of Utah goaltender Riley Gill at the 9:00 mark of the first period. Then, at 19:04, rookie Corey Tamblyn picked up a loose puck, skated it to the bottom of the left-hand circle, and somehow lifted the puck over Gill's shoulder short-side for the eventual game-winning tally.
With a 2-0 lead, Zapolski stole the show in the second frame. He stopped two partial breakaways, making 16 saves in the frame, as Utah was unable to cut into Idaho's 2-0 lead.
Utah's TJ Battani cut Idaho's lead in half in the third period but Idaho's Mike Towns sealed the victory with an empty-net goal with 36 seconds remaining in the contest.
Both teams were strong on the penalty kill as the two sides combined to go 0-for-10 on the power play. Idaho's penalty-killing unit was a perfect 6-for-6.
The same two teams will meet again next Friday (October 12) in Boise to open the ECHL's regular season at CenturyLink Arena.
Group outings at a Steelheads game are a great way to gather friends, colleagues, or co-workers for a fun night out in downtown Boise. Ticket prices are discounted and you can get a Pepsi, Double-R Ranch Hot Dog, and bag of Tim's Cascade Chips with each ticket. Contact the Steelheads front office at 208.383.0080 or log on to www.idahosteelheads.com for more information.
Will Hoenike Director, Media and Community Relations Idaho Steelheads and CenturyLink Arena 208.472.2119 whoenike@idahosteelheads.com.
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