ECHL South Carolina Stingrays

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Published on April 8, 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 the Series 2-1

Game #1

Tuesday, April 3

vs. Gwinnett

W 3-0

Box Score

Game #2

Wednesday, April 4

vs. Gwinnett

L 3-2

Box Score

Game #3

Friday, April 6

@ Gwinnett

W 4-3 4OT

Box Score

Game #4

Today

@ Gwinnett

2:05 p.m.

StingraysHockey.com

Game #5*

Monday, April 9

@ Gwinnett

7:05 p.m.

StingraysHockey.com

*if necessary

SECOND SEASON SUB-PLOTS

The South Carolina Stingrays prepare for Game Four of their best-of-five series Eastern Conference Quarterfinals series against the Gwinnett Gladiators today, Sunday, April 8 at 2:05 p.m. at The Arena at Gwinnett Center. The Stingrays defeated the Gladiators 4-3 in quadruple overtime and the second-longest game in ECHL history Friday night and Saturday morning in Game Three at The Arena at Gwinnett Center. Defenseman Zach Tarkir buried the game-winning goal at 4:19 of the fourth overtime and goaltender Rob Madore made 54 saves. From start to finish, the game took 124 minutes and 19 seconds, finishing second in league history behind the Elmira Jackals and Trenton Titans contest played on April 10, 2009 and ending with 126:10 played. 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 151 postseason games played, 82 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: 8-8 Last Meeting: 2008 Division Semifinals (Won Series 3-2)

ECHL All-Time Postseason Leaders

ECHL Team Postseason Records

ECHL Individual Postseason Records

2012 Kelly Cup Playoff Roster

The Rest of the Quest

Eastern Conference Quarterfinals (Best-of-Five)

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

Series Tied 2-2

- The Jackals forced a Game Five with the Royals last night thanks a 28-save shutout performance from goaltender Brian Stewart in a 3-0 victory.

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

Kalamazoo Wins 3-1

- The Wings won their series against the Nailers Saturday night with a 3-2 victory at Wings Stadium.

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

Florida Wins 3-0

- Will face the winner of the Elmira/Reading series

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 2-1

- The Reign forced a Game Five against the Steelheads with a 3-2 win in Ontario.

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

Las Vegas Wins 3-0

- Awaits the winner of the Idaho/Ontario series

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

Stockton Leads 3-0

- Will face the Alaska Aces in the Western Conference Semifinals

2012 Playoff Schedule

Eastern Conference Quarterfinals (Best-of-Five)

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

Series Leads 2-2

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

Game 2 - Wednesday, April 4: Elmira 2 at Reading 4 Final Box Score

Game 3 - Friday, April 6: Reading 2 at Elmira 5 Final Box Score

Game 4 - Saturday, April 7: Reading 0 at Elmira 3 Final Box Score

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

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

Kalamazoo Wins 3-1

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

Game 2 - Wednesday, April 4: Kalamazoo 4 at Wheeling 2 Final Box Score

Game 3 - Friday, April 6: Wheeling 1 at Kalamazoo 5 Final Box Score

Game 4 - Saturday, April 7: Wheeling 2 at Kalamazoo 3 Box Score

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

Florida Wins 3-0

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

Game 2 - Wednesday, April 4: Greenville 2 at Florida 4 Final Box Score

Game 3 - Friday, April 6: Florida 3 at Greenville 2 Final Box Score

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)

Series Tied 2-2

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

Game 2 - Wednesday, April 4: Ontario 4 at Idaho 3 Final Overtime Box Score

Game 3 - Friday, April 6: Idaho 5 at Ontario 3 Final Box Score

Game 4 - Saturday, April 7: Idaho 2 at Ontario 3 Final Box Score

Game 5 - Monday, April 9 at 7 p.m. PT at Ontario

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

Las Vegas Wins 3-0

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: Utah 2 at Las Vegas 4 Final Box Score

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

Stockton Wins 3-0

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

Game 2 - Wednesday, April 4: Colorado 2 at Stockton 3 Final Overtime Box Score

Game 3 - Friday, April 6: Stockton 4 at Colorado 2 Final Box Score

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