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Walleye Prevail over Stingrays Sunday Afternoon on Frozen Day

January 18, 2015 - ECHL (ECHL)
South Carolina Stingrays News Release


North Charleston, S.C. - The South Carolina Stingrays (17-14-1-6) fell to the Toledo Walleye (25-5-3-2) 7-2 at the North Charleston Coliseum Sunday afternoon to wrap up a three-game in three-day weekend.

The Walleye kicked off the scoring 4:34 into the contest as forward Josh Holmstrom caught a pass from behind the net and lifted a shot past Stingrays goaltender Jeff Jakaitis (L, 9 saves on 13 shots). Moments later, Walleye rookie Tyler Barnes made it 2-0 with his 14 goal of the season at 10:04.

In the second period, the Walleye added two more tallies to send Jakaitis to the bench in favor of Adam Morrison (six saves on 9 shots). Forward Kyle Bonis gave the Walleye a three-goal cushion at 6:02 off a turnover followed by team captain Kyle Rodgers' fifth goal of the campaign at 9:05. Forward Caleb Herbert put the Stingarys on the scoreboard at 10:43 knocking in a pass from forward Braden Pimm off the right post of Walleye netminder Jeff Lerg (W, 29 saves on 31 shots). Defenseman and ECHL All-Star Garrett Haar added the second assist.

Forward Andrew Ammon lit the lamp for the Stingrays at 7:23 of the third period, but the Walleye added markers from forward Justin Mercier at 2:09 and 10:53 and Barnes at 13:38 to complete the game scoring. Forwards Patrick Gaul and Derek DeBlois added assists on Ammon's tally. The Stingrays finished the game 1-for-4 on the power play while the Walleye went 2-for-3.

Celebrate Pack The House Night with the Stingrays on Saturday, January 24 against the Reading Royals at the North Charleston Coliseum! All tickets are $5 and free parking! Grab your seats with NO FEES online at StingraysHockey.com! Buy $5 Pack the House Night Tickets

The South Carolina Stingrays are proud to host the Deputy Joseph Matuskovic Charity Hockey Game between the Charleston Enforcers and North American Blue at the North Charleston Coliseum prior to Pack the House Night. The two police teams tangle at 3:00 p.m. and Pack The House Night follows at 7:05. Tickets are $10 for both contests with $5 from every ticket going to the Deputy Matuskovic Charity Fund. The Charelston Enforcers are also holding a silent auction featuring sports memorabilia, local art, gift certificates, vacation packages and more. Buy Deputy Joe Matuskovic Charity Game Tickets

The South Carolina Stingrays celebrate Star Wars Day on Sunday, January 25 at 3:05 p.m. against the Florida Everblades at the North Charleston Coliseum. Meet your favorite characters from the award-winning films thanks to the 501st Legion including R2-D2, Scout Troopers, X-Wing pilot and more!

Sunday is a Crews Subaru Family Sunday and Kids Day featuring $5 kids tickets and $5 kids meals! Meet your favorite Stingrays players after the game during the Health First Postgame Meet and Greet! Grab advance $5 kids tickets online at StingraysHockey.com with NO FEES!

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