Stingrays Sign Goaltender Connelly

December 30, 2009 - ECHL (ECHL)
South Carolina Stingrays News Release

North Charleston, SC - The Kelly Cup Champion South Carolina Stingrays announced today that rookie goaltender Shane Connelly has signed with the team. In keeping with club policy, terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

Connelly, 22, joins the Stingrays after appearing in 14 games this season with the Johnstown Chiefs picking up a 3-7-2 record and a 4.08 goals-against average. While with the Chiefs, Connelly also earned a.870 save percentage. The University of Wisconsin product notched his first professional win on November 5 stopping 25 of 28 shots at Cincinnati. During his sophomore year with the Badgers, Connelly went 4-1-2 with a 1.11 GAA while backing up Hobey finalist Brian Elliott.

Ring in the New Year with the Stingrays on Thursday, December 31 at 7:05 p.m. against the Florida Everblades. Thursday is also FREE PARKING! Be sure to arrive early to get your confetti and noise maker to help count down the New Year! Ticket packages and individual tickets are on sale now! Call the Stingrays front office at (843) 744-2248 for more information. For all the latest Stingrays news, visit www.stingrayshockey.com.

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