Stingrays Sign Forward Tyler Vankleef
March 11, 2017 - ECHL (ECHL)
South Carolina Stingrays News Release
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. - The South Carolina Stingrays, proud ECHL affiliate of the NHL's Washington Capitals and AHL's Hershey Bears, have announced the signing of forward Tyler Vankleef to an amateur try out contract Saturday. The native of Dundas, Ont. played four seasons of college hockey at the Division III level with Curry College.
During the 2016-17 season with Curry College, Vankleef scored 30 points (15 goals, 15 assists) in 26 games. In four seasons with the Colonels, the forward played in 102 games and scored 67 points (39 goals, 28 assists).
Before his time at school, Vankleef spent one season in the Ontario Junior Hockey League (OJHL) with the Burlington Cougars and scored 40 points on 21 goals and 19 assists during 52 games. Vankleef will wear No. 13 with the Stingrays.
South Carolina is home this weekend to face the Florida Everblades on Saturday at 7:05 p.m. and Sunday, at 3:05.
Single-game tickets for all Stingrays games during the 2016-17 season are on sale now at the North Charleston Coliseum Box Office and ticketmaster.com.
Ticket packages and Groups of 10 or more are on sale now featuring discounted pricing and great benefits. The first 2,000 fans through the doors on March 11 will receive a Joe Devin Bobblehead! For more information or to place an order call the Stingrays front office at 843-744-2248 or stop by 3300 W. Montague Ave. Suite A-200 during business hours.
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