ECHL South Carolina Stingrays

Captain Andrew Rowe Recalled by Bridgeport Sound Tigers

Published on January 17, 2016 under ECHL (ECHL)
South Carolina Stingrays News Release


NORTH CHARLESTON, SC- The South Carolina Stingrays, celebrating 23 seasons in the Lowcountry and proud affiliate of the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League (NHL), announced today that forward Andrew Rowe has been recalled to the Bridgeport Sound Tigers of the American Hockey League (AHL). Rowe departed the team yesterday prior to puck drop of a 5-4 overtime loss to Alaska, and the Sound Tigers made the forward's recall official today.

Rowe started the season in Bridgeport but did not appear in any games as he recovered from an injury. He was loaned to the Stingrays on November 6 and skated in 28 games with South Carolina, notching 22 points (seven goals, 15 assists).

Rowe, 27, scored a team-best 56 points (17 goals, 39 assists) in only 44 games last season for the Stingrays. Rowe posted 34 points (15 goals, 19 assists) in 27 playoff games as South Carolina advanced to the Kelly Cup Finals. During the 2014-2015 season, Rowe also appeared in 28 games for the Charlotte Checkers of the AHL, scoring five points.

The Muskegon, Mich. native turned pro in 2010 after a standout three-year NCAA career at Michigan State. He has skated in 129 career AHL games.

This afternoon at 3:05 p.m. the Stingrays host the Alaska Aces for Frozen Day, featuring the princesses and the snowman from the movie in attendance plus $5 Kids Tickets and $5 Kids Meals as part of the Crews Subaru and Charleston County Parks Family Days. Tickets information is available at StingraysHockey.com.

Our biggest game of the year is almost here! The South Carolina Stingrays host South Carolina Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center Pack the House Night on Saturday, January 23. The puck drops at 7:05 p.m. versus the Greenville Swamp Rabbits. All tickets for the game are JUST $5! The evening also features FREE parking. Fans may call 843-744-2248 to order tickets for this big night!

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