ECHL South Carolina Stingrays

Stingrays Renew Affiliation with Washington, Hershey

Published on August 3, 2010 under ECHL (ECHL)
South Carolina Stingrays News Release


The South Carolina Stingrays announced today that the organization has renewed their affiliation agreement with the National Hockey League's Washington Capitals and their American Hockey League affiliate, the Hershey Bears, for the 2010-11 season. The renewal marks the sixth consecutive campaign of the partnership.

Last season, the Stingrays received six players who were contracted by the Capitals including goaltender Braden Holtby and Washington's 2005 first round draft pick Joe Finley. Holtby, 20, appeared in 13 games with the Stingrays last season going 7-2-3, led Hershey in wins (24), led all AHL rookie goaltenders in goals-against average (2.32) and save percentage (.917) and dressed in five games for the Capitals. Finley, 23, missed all but 17 games during the 2009-10 season due to injury, but still registered a goal and four assists. Other players include forwards Jake Hauswirth and Trevor Buress along with defensemen Josh Godfrey and Patrick Wellar.

"Our affiliation with South Carolina has been beneficial for the Capitals, our prospects and the Stingrays," Washington vice president and general manager George McPhee said. "The city and the franchise have given our prospects a good place to play and develop as professionals."

South Carolina began their affiliation with Washington prior to the 2004-05 season. Since then, seven players - Maxime Daigneault, Jonas Johansson, Daren Machesney, Joey Tenute, Sean Collins, Andrew Gordon, Michal Neuvirth and Holtby - have gone on to dress for the Capitals.

Mark your Calendars - The Stingrays Opening Weekend is set for Friday, October 15, Saturday, October 16 and Sunday, October 17. Friday night, the Stingrays drop the puck on their 18th season of hockey in the Low Country against the Greenville Road Warriors at 7:05 p.m at North Charleston Coliseum. It's FREE PARKING Night and Magnetic Schedules Giveaway, courtesy of Comcast. The Rays welcome the Kalamazoo Wings for two games on Saturday and Sunday starting at 7:05 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Ticket packages for the 2010-11 season are on sale now for as low as $61 a month! Call the Stingrays front office at (843) 744-2248 or click here for more information. For all the latest Stingrays news visit www.stingrayshockey.com or become a fan on Facebook at Facebook.com/SCStingraysHockey. Stingrays Hockey - It's More Than Just a Game.

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