Boardwalk Bullies Loan Stirling to Brideport Sound Tigers

January 24, 2003 - ECHL (ECHL)
Atlantic City Boardwalk Bullies News Release


ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. – The Atlantic City Boardwalk Bullies of the East Coast Hockey League loaned goaltender Scott Stirling to the Bridgeport Sound Tigers in the American Hockey League, it was announced today by Bullies Head Coach and Director of Hockey Operations Michael Haviland.

So far this season, Stirling has a 2.84 goals against average, a .908 save percentage, and a 15-3-4 record, including two shutouts. The call-up marks the fifth for the 25-year old netminder this season.

Tuesday Stirling earned the Most Valuable Player award in the 2003 Compuware/ECHL All-Star Game in Estero, Fla. The Hull, Mass., native started in goal for the Northern Conference squad and stopped all 11 shots he faced. Stirling was a Northern Conference All-Star in 2000-01, his rookie season.

Stirling played 42 games with the Bullies last season, earning a 24-12-3 record, a 2.74 goals against average and a 0.918 save percentage. In eight playoff games, he earned six wins, including a three-game sweep of the Trenton Titans in the Northeast Division Finals, and posted a 0.944 save percentage and a 1.84 goals against average.

In 2000-01, the 6-2, 205-pound netminder earned ECHL Goaltender and Rookie of the Year honors as a member of the Trenton Titans. That season Stirling posted a 32-10-3 record, a 0.922 save percentage, and a 2.14 goals against average.

The 2002 Kelly Cup Playoffs Northeast Division Champion Boardwalk Bullies play at Boardwalk Hall. Season tickets and partial plans for the 2002-03 regular season are on sale by calling (609) 348-PUCK. For more information on South Jersey's newest professional sports franchise, visit www.boardwalkbullies.com.



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