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Stingrays Game Preview: Stingrays Collide with Rival Everblades Tonight in Estero, Florida

February 27, 2015 - ECHL (ECHL)
South Carolina Stingrays News Release


North Charleston, S.C. - The South Carolina Stingrays continue a three-game in three-day Florida road trip tonight as they visit the Florida Everblades at 7:30 at Germain Arena in Estero, Florida. Tonight is the ninth of 11 meetings between to the two East-Division rivals this season.

Series Breakdown:

The Stingrays hold a 1-7-0-0 head-to-head record against the Everblades this season and look to end a six-game losing skid against their rivals. The two teams last met on January 28 in Estero, FL with the Everblades erasing an early Stingrays lead for a 4-1 victory. All time, the Stingrays sit 71-69-16 against the Everblades.

Gator on a Stick:

Forward Wayne Simpson leads the Stingrays against the Everblades with two goals and three assists for five points.

Two Close for Missiles, Switching to Guns:

Enter tonight's contest, the Stingrays (3rd place, 65 points) and Everblades (2nd place, 72 points) are separated by seven points in the East Division standings. The Stingrays are riding a season-high 11-game winning streak and have outscored opponents 48-15.

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Game Notes

The Stingrays close a three-game road trip tomorrow, Saturday, February 27 against the Florida Everblades at 7:00 at Germain Arena in Estero, Florida.

Join the Stingrays for Alzheimer's Awareness Night and Family Four Pack Friday at the North Charleston Coliseum on Friday, March 6 at 7:05 at the North Charleston Coliseum. Grab four tickets, four hotdogs, four sodas and a large popcorn for $55! All college and military tickets are $7 at the North Charleston Coliseum Box Office with ID! College and Military tickets are $7 with ID at the Box Office! Buy Friday Family Four Pack

The Stingrays honor the men and women of the Armed Forces on Military Appreciation Night presented by APECS Aerospace Corporation, Precision Airparts Support Services, United Aeronautical Corporation, U.S. Technical and Heritage Pools on Saturday, March 14 at 7:05 p.m. at the Coliseum. WCW and WWE Champion Ric Flair will fire up the crowd as the Stingrays skate in special "Stars and Stripes" jerseys and auction them off after the contest.

2014-2015 Records

South Carolina: 29-18-1-6, 65 points (3rd place, East Division)

Florida: 33-11-2-4, 72 points (2nd place, East Division)

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

Oct. 17 at Florida 4-3 Loss Box Score

Oct. 18 at Florida 2-1 Shootout Win Box Score

Nov. 7 vs. Florida 6-3 Loss Box Score

Nov. 14 vs. Florida 4-1 Loss Box Score

Nov. 15 vs. Florida 5-4 Loss Box Score

Dec. 31 vs. Florida 2-0 Loss Box Score

Jan 25 vs. Florida 3-2 Loss Box Score

Jan. 28 at Florida 4-1 Loss Box Score

Feb. 27 at Florida 7:30 p.m.

Feb. 28 at Florida 7:00 p.m.

Apr. 4 at Florida 7:00 p.m.

2013-2014 Records

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

Florida: 37-27-3-5, 82 points (4th place, South Division, 9th Eastern Conference)

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

1-7-0-0

Stingrays vs. Florida, All-Time

71-69-16

Head Coaches

South Carolina: Spencer Carbery (4th year)

Florida: Greg Poss (5th year)

NHL Affiliate

South Carolina: Boston Bruins and Washington Capitals

Florida: Carolina Hurricanes and Tampa Bay Lightning

AHL Affiliate

South Carolina: Providence Bruins and Hershey Bears

Florida: Charlotte Checkers and Syracuse Crunch

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