Bullies Loan Goalie Stirling to Hershey Bears

January 8, 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 Hershey Bears 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 2.85 goals against average, a .909 save percentage, and a 13-3-4 record, including two shutouts. The call-up marks the fourth for the 25-year old netminder this season.

The Hull, Mass., native 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, Stirling 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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