Defenseman Keller Returns to Stingrays

January 16, 2011 - ECHL (ECHL)
South Carolina Stingrays News Release

North Charleston, SC - The South Carolina Stingrays and Head Coach/Director of Hockey Operations Cail MacLean announced today that the team has added defenseman Derek Keller. In keeping with club policy, details of the agreement were not disclosed.

Keller, 24, skated in four regular season games and four playoff contests last season with the Stingrays scoring five points (2g, 3a). Prior to joining the Stingrays, the Wilkie, SK native completed his senior season at St. Lawrence where he netted ten goals and nine assists for 19 points in 42 games. During his four seasons with the Saints, the 5-foot-10, 175-pound bluliner appeared in 133 games earning 13 goals and 24 assists for 37 points. Before jumping into the college ranks, Keller dressed for the Battlefords North Stars of the SJHL where he was a member of two ITECH championship teams and received the Outstanding Defenseman Award twice. He also played baseball where he was a member of two league and provincial championship teams.

The Stingrays welcome the Kalamazoo Wings to the North Charleston Coliseum today, Sunday, January 16 at 4:00 p.m. Celebrate Mascot Mania and Kid's Day with the Stingrays! Kid's tickets are only $5 (walk-up only)! Come early for a pre-game kid's carnival and bring your ice skates for a post-game skate with the Stingrays!

The Fifth Annual Pink in the Rink presented by East Cooper Medical Center is almost here! Come out for a night of fun on Saturday, January 22 at 7:05 p.m. at the North Charleston Coliseum as your favorite Stingrays players wear pink jerseys, skate on pink ice and play with pink sticks! Call the Stingrays front office at (843) 744-2248 for more information.

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