Stingrays Playoff Game Preview: Stingrays Battle Nailers in Game 3 Tonight in Wheeling, West Virgini
April 23, 2014 - ECHL (ECHL) - South Carolina Stingrays News Release
North Charleston, S.C. - The South Carolina Stingrays visit the Wheeling Nailers in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals tonight at 7:00 at WesBanco Arena in Wheeling, West Virginia . The Nailers lead the best-of-seven series 2 -0.
#3 South Carolina Stingrays (43-23-2-4, 92 points) vs. #6 Wheeling Nailers (39-27-1-5, 84 points)
Nailers Lead Series 2-0
Game 1 - Wheeling Nailers 3 at South Carolina Stingrays 0 Final Box Score
Game 2 - Wheeling Nailers 3 at South Carolina 2 Final Overtime Final Box Score
Game 3 - Wednesday, April 23 at 7:00 p.m. ET at Wheeling
Game 4 - Friday, April 25 at 7:00 p.m. ET at Wheeling
Game 5 - Saturday, April 26 at 7:00 p.m. ET at Wheeling (If Necessary)
Game 6 - Tuesday, April 29 at 7:05 p.m. ET at South Carolina (If Necessary)
Game 7 - Wednesday, April 30 at 7:05 p.m. ET at South Carolina (If Necessary)
Eastern Conference Quarterfinals at a Glance:
Game 1: Goaltender Mike Condon stopped all 23 Stingrays shots for his first professional postseason shutout in a 3-0 Nailers victory. Forwards Chaz Johnson, Christiaan Minella and defenseman Mike Ratchuk provided the scoring. Read Recap
Game 2: The Stingrays claimed 1-0 and 2-1 leads off goals from defenseman Luka Vidmar and Jack Downing, but the Nailers netted two power-play tallies thanks to forwards Denver Manderson and Chaz Johnson to force overtime. In the extra session, forward Tom Kuhnhackl lifted a shot past Stingrays netminder Pheonix Copley, who made his first professional postseason start, to seal the victory. Read Recap
Game 4 between the two teams is Friday, April 25 at 7:00 p.m. at WesBanco Arena and Game 5 (if necessary) will take place on Saturday, April 26 at 7:0 p.m., also in Wheeling.
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South Carolina Stingrays Roster and Biographies
Wheeling Nailers Roster and Biographies
2014 Kelly Cup Playoff Records
South Carolina : 0-2
Wheeling: 2 -0
2013-2014 Regular-Season Records
South Carolina: 43-23-2-4, 92 points (1st place, South Division, 3rd Eastern Conference)
Wheeling: 39-27-1-5, 84 points (2nd place, Atlantic Division, 6th Eastern Conference)
Stingrays vs. Wheeling, All-Time Regular-Season Record
9-8-1
Stingrays vs. Wheeling, All-Time Postseason Record
1-5
All-Time Postseason Records
South Carolina : 84-79, 19-20 in overtime
Wheeling Nailers: 35 -31, 11 -9 in overtime
Wheeling Nailers/Thunderbirds and Carolina: 63 -60
Head Coaches
South Carolina: Spencer Carbery (3rd year)
Wheeling: Clark Donatelli (2nd year)
NHL Affiliate
South Carolina: Boston Bruins
Wheeling: Montreal Canadiens and Pittsburgh Penguins
AHL Affiliate
South Carolina: Providence Bruins
Wheeling: Hamilton Bulldogs and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins
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