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jevers
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 Posted - 03/10/2012 : 9:55:18 PM
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GWINNETT, Georgia – Behind 30 saves from goaltender Ryan Zapolski, the Gwinnett Gladiators (35-17-7-4) shutout the Cincinnati Cyclones (29-22-2-7) by a 2-0 final score in front of 7,829 at Gwinnett Center on Saturday night. It was just the third time this season that Cincinnati was blanked.
After nearly playing a scoreless first period, Gwinnett’s David Brownschidle broke the deadlock at 18:20 by batting a loose puck past Chet Pickard (L, 25 saves, 12-11-0-2) to give the Gladiators a 1-0 lead at the first intermission.
Nikita Kashirsky was the beneficiary of a lucky bounce midway thorough the middle stanza; after a shot redirected to the middle off of Jonathan Parker, Kashirsky slid the rebound under Pickard for a 2-0 Gwinnett lead at the 12:40 mark. And despite outshooting the Gladiators 24-18 through two periods, the Cyclones trailed 2-0.
After having blanked the Cyclones back on February 22, Gwinnett goalie Ryan Zapolski (W, 30 saves, 8-2-0-1) continued his shutout streak by turning aside six more Cincinnati shots in the third period to earn his second-consecutive shutout over the Cyclones by the 2-0 final score.
The Cyclones Radio Network Stars of the Game are as follows:
First Star: Ryan Zapolski (Winning goaltender, 30 saves, shutout)
Second Star: David Brownschidle (1 goal for Gwinnett)
Third Star: Nikita Kashirsky (1 goal for Gwinnett)
Cincinnati will now head east and visit the South Carolina Stingrays tomorrow afternoon at 4:05pm. Fans can hear all the action of the tilt on the Cyclones Radio Network beginning at 3:50pm.
The Cyclones will return to U.S. Bank Arena on Wednesday, March 21 when they welcome in the Chicago Express at 7:30pm. It will be the final Wet Wednesday of the season, featuring $1 PBR and Miller High Life. In addition, a pre-game Pucks N Pinot wine tasting event will be available for purchase. Secure your seats now by calling 513.421.PUCK or log on to CyclonesHockey.com. Fans can also get the latest team updates throughout the season on Facebook and Twitter (@CincyCyclones).
http://www.cycloneshockey.com/news/657/cyclones-blanked-by-gladiators-2-0/
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