Vitek Vanecek got the start for the Bears Saturday night. Coming into tonight’s contest, Vanecek has posted a 1-1-1 record, with a 2.01 GAA and 0.933 save percentage. Against Albany, Vanececk stopped all 29 shots he faced recording his first AHL shutout as the Bears won, 4-0.
Last year, Vanecek spent his season with the Capitals ECHL affiliate South Carolina Stingrays, where he posted an 18-7 record with a 2.03 GAA.
Christian Thomas started got on the score sheet in the first period, putting his own rebound past Scott Wedgewood.