Shannon Szabados picks up first win in men's pro league
Goaltender Shannon Szabados has earned her first win in the Southern Professional Hockey League. She made 34 saves for the Columbus Cottonmouths in a 5-4 overtime win over the Fayetteville FireAntz on Friday.
Canadian goalie makes 34 saves
Goaltender Shannon Szabados has earned her first win in the Southern Professional Hockey League.
She made 34 saves for the Columbus Cottonmouths in a 5-4 overtime win over the Fayetteville FireAntz on Friday.
It was also the first win of the season for Columbus (1-8).
My first Pro win & more importantly first Snakes win of the season! Thanks for all the love and support! <a href="http://t.co/3MTsz05Lvs">pic.twitter.com/3MTsz05Lvs</a>
—@ShannonSzabadosSzabados backstopped the Canadian women's hockey team to Olympic gold in both 2010 and 2014.
The 28-year-old from Edmonton signed with Columbus late last season and went 0-2 in her starts.
Szabados re-signed with the Cottonmouths in the off-season and was 0-2 prior to Friday's win.