ECHL South Carolina Stingrays

Campbell and Scherer Lead Stingrays Past Gladiators

February 26, 2012 - ECHL (ECHL)
South Carolina Stingrays News Release


North Charleston, SC - Forwards Matt Scherer and Trent Campbell each scored a goal and an assist as the South Carolina Stingrays (31-22-3-1) toppled the Gwinnett Gladiators (30-16-7-4) 4-1 Sunday afternoon at the North Charleston Coliseum.

The Gladiators took the first lead of the game when forward Bryan Brutlag deflected a shot from defenseman Tyler Kindle between the legs of Stingrays goaltender Philipp Grubauer (W, 19 saves on 20 shots) on the power play at 2:52 of the first period. Former Stingray Justin Milo registered the second assist. The Stingrays responded with a man-advantage goal from Campbell at 9:51 from forward Mike Hamilton.

Defenseman Zach Tarkir put the Stingrays up 2-1 at 2:43 of the second period from Campbell and defenseman Dustin Stevenson. Moments later, Scherer lit the lamp shorthanded at 5:17 from defenseman Phil Oreskovic to give the Stingrays a two-goal lead.

Forward Maxime Lacroix sealed the victory with an empty-net goal at 19:39 of the final period from Scherer.

The Stingrays return to action Wednesday, February 29 against the Gladiators at 7:05 p.m. at The Arena at Gwinnett Center. Tuesday, March 6 is 2-for-1 Ticket Night with the Stingrays! Get two tickets for the price of one at the North Charleston Coliseum Box Office and watch the Stingrays square off against the Trenton Titans at 7:05 p.m.!

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