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Stingrays Game Preview: Stingrays Close Road Trip Today against the Reading Royals

December 7, 2014 - ECHL (ECHL)
South Carolina Stingrays News Release


North Charleston, S.C. - The South Carolina Stingrays visit the Reading Royals today at 5:05 at Santander Arena in Reading, Pennsylvania to close a three-game in three-day road trip. Today is the second of three regular-season meetings between the two teams.

Series Breakdown:

The Stingrays took down the Royals 4-2 last night at Santander Arena behind a 40-save performance from goaltender Jeff Jakaitis and multi-point games from forwards Braden Pimm (one goal, one assist), Wayne Simpson (one goal, one assist) and Joe Devin (one goal, one assist). All-time, the Stingrays improved to 16-9-0 against the Royals.

On a Streak:

The Stingrays enter tonight's matchup on a season-high five-game winning streak. Jakaitis earned victories in each contest. Pimm enters tonight's matchup on a five-game point streak with six points (four goals, two assists) while defenseman Garrett Harr is on a three-game point streak with five points (three goals, two assists).

Mr. Simpson:

Simpson has points in six of his last eight games (five goals, four assists) and holds two goals and three assists for five points in his last two contests.

Strong Goaltending:

Jakaitis is on a five-game winning streak and holds a goals-against average of 1.20, a .950 save percentage and two shutouts during the stretch.

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Game Notes

The Stingrays return to the Coliseum to host the Cincinnati Cyclones on Tuesday, December 9 at 7:05 p.m. for 2x2 Tuesday! Enjoy buy-one-get-one tickets at the Coliseum Box Office and $2 beer and $2 hotdogs all game! The Stingrays annual Teddy Bear Toss and Sing for Santa returns to the Coliseum on Saturday, December 13 at 7:05 p.m. against the Greenville Road Warriors! Bring a new or gently used stuffed animal to throw out on the ice after the Stingrays score their first goal! All stuffed animals will benefit the Salvation Army's Angel Tree. Sing you favorite Holiday songs throughout the game with Santa himself!

Do not miss a second of the action! 2014-15 Stingrays Ticket Plans are on sale NOW! Save money off of box office prices and receive great benefits like FREE parking, Buddy Passes, discounts off of merchandise, advanced ticket purchases to North Charleston Coliseum and Performing Arts Center events and more!

2014-2015 Records

South Carolina: 9-9-0-4, 22 points (5th place, East Division, 8th place, Eastern Conference)

Reading: 9-8-1-1, 20 points (6th place, East Division, 10th place, Eastern Conference)

South Carolina vs. Reading, 2014-15 Season Schedule (Home Games in Bold, All times Eastern)

Dec. 6 at Reading 4-2 Box Score

Dec. 7 at Reading 5:05 p.m.

Jan. 24 vs. Reading 7:05 pm.

South Carolina vs. Reading, Head-to-Head in 2014-15

1-0-0-0

2013-2014 Records

South Carolina: 43-23-2-4, 92 points (1st place, South Division, 3rd Eastern Conference)

Reading: 46-22-2-2, 96 points (1st place, Atlantic Division, 1st Eastern Conference)

South Carolina vs. Reading, Head-to-Head in 2013-14

1-1-0-1

Stingrays vs. Reading, All-Time

16-9-0

Head Coaches

South Carolina: Spencer Carbery (4th year)

Reading: Larry Courville (6th)

NHL Affiliate

South Carolina: Boston Bruins and Washington Capitals

Reading: Philadelphia Flyers

AHL Affiliate

South Carolina: Providence Bruins and Hershey Bears

Reading: Lehigh Valley Phantoms

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