ECHL South Carolina Stingrays

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Published on April 4, 2012 under ECHL (ECHL)
South Carolina Stingrays News Release


Eastern Conference Quarterfinals (Best-of-Five)

#2 Gwinnett Gladiators vs. #7 South Carolina Stingrays

Stingrays Lead 1-0

Game #1

Tuesday, April 3

vs. Gwinnett

W 3-0

Box Score

Game #2

Tonight

vs. Gwinnett

7:05 p.m.

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Game #3

Friday, April 6

@ Gwinnett

7:05 p.m.

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Game #4*

Sunday, April 8

@ Gwinnett

2:05 p.m.

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Game #5*

Monday, April 9

@ Gwinnett

7:05 p.m.

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*if necessary

Stingrays Fans - If you ordered the Stingrays "˜Pay for Play' ticket package, your tickets are now available at the Stingrays front office. Individual game tickets are now available at the Coliseum Box Office and online at Ticketmaster.com.

SECOND SEASON SUB-PLOTS

The South Carolina Stingrays battle the Gwinnett Gladiators in Game Two of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals tonight, Wednesday, April 4 at 7:05 p.m. at the North Charleston Coliseum. The Stingrays finished the 2011-12 regular season fourth in the South Division and seventh in the Eastern Conference with a record of 37-28-4-3 (81 pts). The Gladiators ended the season first in the South Division and second in the Eastern Conference with a 41-20-7-4 (93 pts) record. The Stingrays enter the playoffs for the 18th time in 19 seasons. Their 18 playoff appearances are the most ever in the ECHL. The Stingrays are tied for first in the ECHL with three Kelly Cup championships (1997, 2001, 2009) (Hampton Roads Admirals (1991, 1992, 1998) The Stingrays lead the ECHL with 149 postseason games played, 81 playoff wins, most home playoff wins (52), and most playoff wins in one year (16, 2009). In 15 games against the Gladiators this season, the Stingrays are 9-6-0-0.

Nov. 18: South Carolina 2 at Gwinnett 4 Final Box Score

Nov. 19: Gwinnett 2 at South Carolina 3 Final Box Score

Nov. 20: Gwinnett 1 at South Carolina 6 Final Box Score

Nov. 26: Gwinnett 4 at South Carolina 5 Final Overtime Box Score

Dec. 10: South Carolina 3 at Gwinnett 1 Final Box Score

Dec. 11: South Carolina 3 at Gwinnett 2 Final Shootout Box Score

Dec. 16: Gwinnett 2 at South Carolina 1 Final Box Score

Dec. 17: Gwinnett 1 at South Carolina 0 Final Box Score

Dec. 20: Gwinnett 3 at South Carolina 4 Final Overtime Box Score

Dec. 26: South Carolina 0 at Gwinnett 4 Final Box Score

Dec. 28: South Carolina 0 at Gwinnett 3 Final Box Score

Feb. 25: Gwinnett 2 at South Carolina 5 Final Box Score

Feb. 26: Gwinnett 1 at South Carolina 4 Final Box Score

Feb. 29: South Carolina 5 at Gwinnett 2 Final Box Score

Mar. 3: South Carolina 1 at Gwinnett 2 Final Box Score

The Stingrays are 51-38-11 against the Gladiators all-time. This matchup marks the fourth time the Stingrays and Gladiators have met in the postseason. All-Time Series: 2-1 All-Time Postseason Head-to-Head Record: 7-7 Last Meeting: 2008 Division Semifinals (Won Series 3-2)

The Rest of the Quest

#1 Elmira Jackals (45-22-5) vs. #8 Reading Royals (36-28-8)

Reading Leads 1-0

- Forward Kenny Ryan scored two goals and an assist to help the Royals to a 4-1 victory in Reading.

#3 Kalamazoo Wings (38-26-8) vs. #6 Wheeling Nailers (37-26-9)

Wheeling Leads 1-0

- Defenseman Andrew Hotham netted a goal and two assists and the Nailers scored three goals in the third period to prevail 4-2 over the Wings in Game One.

#4 Greenville Road Warriors (41-25-6) vs. #5 Florida Everblades (39-26-7)

Florida Leads 1-0

Western Conference Quarterfinals (Best of Five)

#1 Alaska Aces - receive bye in Conference Quarterfinals

#2 Ontario Reign (43-21-8) vs. #7 Idaho Steelheads (31-32-9)

Idaho Leads 1-0

- Steelheads Captain Marty Flichel (1g, 2a) and forwards Ron Meyers (1g, 1a) and Derek LeBlanc (2a) each registered multi-point games in a 3-2 win over the Reign in Idaho.

#3 Las Vegas Wranglers (42-22-8) vs. #6 Utah Grizzlies (33-33-6)

Las Vegas Leads 2-0

- Forwards Adam Miller and Eric Lampe assisted on all three Las Vegas goals in a 3-2 decision over the Grizzlies in Game Two in Utah.

#4 Colorado Eagles (38-28-6) vs. #5 Stockton Thunder (34-33-5)

Stockton Leads 1-0

- The Thunder fired 45 shots on Eagles goaltender Kyle Jones en route to a 3-1 win at Stockton Arena.

Upcoming Games

Eastern Conference Quarterfinals (Best of Five)

#1 Elmira Jackals (45-22-5) vs. #8 Reading Royals (36-28-8)

Reading Leads 1-0

Game 1 - Tuesday, April 3: Elmira 1 at Reading 4 Final Box Score

Game 2 - Wednesday, April 4 at 7:05 p.m. ET at Reading

Game 3 - Friday, 6 at 7:05 p.m. ET at Elmira

Game 4 - Saturday, April 7 at 7:05 p.m. ET at Elmira (If Necessary)

Game 5 - Monday, April 9 at 7:05 p.m. ET at Elmira (If Necessary)

#3 Kalamazoo Wings (38-26-8) vs. #6 Wheeling Nailers (37-26-9)

Wheeling Leads 1-0

Game 1 - Tuesday, April 3: Kalamazoo 2 at Wheeling 4 Final Box Score

Game 2 - Wednesday, April 4 at 7:05 p.m. ET at Wheeling

Game 3 - Friday, April 6 at 7:30 p.m. ET at Kalamazoo

Game 4 - Saturday, April 7 at 7:30 p.m. ET at Kalamazoo (If Necessary)

Game 5 - Monday, April 9 at 7 p.m. ET at Kalamazoo (If Necessary)

#4 Greenville Road Warriors (41-25-6) vs. #5 Florida Everblades (39-26-7)

Florida Leads 1-0

Game 1 - Monday, April 2: Greenville 2 at Florida 5 Final Box Score

Game 2 - Wednesday, April 4 at 7:30 p.m. ET at Florida

Game 3 - Friday, April 8 at 7:35 p.m. ET at Greenville

Game 4 - Saturday, April 7 at 7:05 p.m. ET at Greenville (If Necessary)

Game 5 - Monday, April 9 at 7:35 p.m. ET at Greenville (If Necessary)

Western Conference Quarterfinals (Best of Five)

#1 Alaska Aces - receive bye in Conference Quarterfinals

#2 Ontario Reign (43-21-8) vs. #7 Idaho Steelheads (31-32-9)

Idaho Leads 1-0

Game 1 - Tuesday, April 3: Ontario 2 at Idaho 3 Final Box Score

Game 2 - Wednesday, April 4 at 7:10 p.m. MT at Idaho

Game 3 - Friday, April 6 at 7 p.m. PT at Ontario

Game 4 - Saturday, April 7 at 6 p.m. PT at Ontario (If Necessary)

Game 5 - Monday, April 9 at 7 p.m. PT at Ontario (If Necessary)

#3 Las Vegas Wranglers (42-22-8) vs. #6 Utah Grizzlies (33-33-6)

Las Vegas Leads 2-0

Game 1 - Monday, April 2: Las Vegas 2 at Utah 0 Final Box Score

Game 2 - Tuesday, April 3: Las Vegas 3 at Utah 2 Final Box Score

Game 3 - Thursday, April 5 at 7:05 p.m. PT at Las Vegas

Game 4 - Friday, April 6 at 7:05 p.m. PT at Las Vegas (If Necessary)

Game 5 - Monday, April 9 at 7:05 p.m. PT at Las Vegas (If Necessary)

#4 Colorado Eagles (38-28-6) vs. #5 Stockton Thunder (34-33-5)

Stockton Leads 1-0

Game 1 - Tuesday, April 3: Colorado 1 at Stockton 3 Final Box Score

Game 2 - Wednesday, April 4 at 7 p.m. PT at Stockton

Game 3 - Friday, April 6 at 7:05 p.m. MT at Colorado

Game 4 - Saturday, April 7 at 7:05 p.m. MT at Colorado (If Necessary)

Game 5 - Monday, April 9 at 7:05 p.m. MT at Colorado (If Necessary)

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