ECHL South Carolina Stingrays

Defenseman Tyler Lewington Assigned to Stingrays

Published on October 16, 2015 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), have added defenseman Tyler Lewington to the roster. He will wear #19 for the club.

Lewington was assigned to the Stingrays by the club's American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Hershey Bears. He is property of the Washington Capitals, and was a seventh round selection of the club in the 2013 NHL Draft.

The 6-foot-1, 197-pound rookie will make his pro debut with the Stingrays. Lewington played junior hockey with the Medicine Hat Tigers for four seasons. His best junior season was in 2014-2015 when he scored 45 points (nine goals, 36 assists) in 69 games.

The Stingrays open the regular season this Saturday, October 17 versus the Reading Royals at 7:05 p.m. The Stingrays are hosting Mother Emanuel AME Church Family Night honoring the "Charleston 12" impacted in the June church shooting. Survivors of the incident will be on hand, and the Stingrays will wear special Charleston Strong jerseys that will be auctioned off online with proceeds going to the children of the victims. The night also features a Magnetic Schedule Giveaway to the first 5,000 fans courtesy of Savage Law Firm and FREE parking, as well as an Alumni Game at 2 p.m. Tickets are for sale via Ticketmaster or at the North Charleston Coliseum Box Office.

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