ECHL South Carolina Stingrays

Emotional Opening Weekend Comes to a Close

Published on October 19, 2009 under ECHL (ECHL)
South Carolina Stingrays News Release


The South Carolina Stingrays finished opening weekend with a 1-1 record facing the Wheeling Nailers on opening night and the Charlotte Checkers on Saturday. On Friday night, the Stingrays scored four first period goals at North Charleston Coliseum and held on to beat Wheeling by a final of 5-4 in front of a sell out crowd of 6,812. Rob Ricci picked up his first two goals of the season and Keith Johnson added a goal and an assist. Prior to the game, the Stingrays raised their third Kelly Cup Championship banner to the rafters of the North Charleston Coliseum. On Saturday evening the Charlotte Checkers came into town and earned a 3-1 victory over the Stingrays. Matt Scherer started the scoring 25 seconds into the contest for South Carolina, but the Checkers tallied goals in all three periods for the victory. The Stingrays host the Gwinnett Gladiators for a three game series starting Tuesday that will wrap up a five-game home stand to start the season.

The Numbers

Record: 1-1-0-0

Home: 1-1-0-0

Away: 0-0-0-0

Goals: R. Ricci (2)

Assists: T- Nikita Kashirsky, Matt Scherer, Michael Dubuc, Keith Johnson (1)

Points: T- Keith Johnson, Matt Scherer, Rob Ricci (2)

Shots: T- Keith Johnson, Michael Dubuc (10)

Penalty Minutes: Nate Kiser (7)

Power Play Goals: Keith Johnson (1)

Power Play Assists: T- Zach Tarkir, Gregg Johnson (1)

Power Play Points: T - Keith Johnson, Zach Tarkir, Gregg Johnson (1)

Short Handed Goals: none

Short Handed Assists: none

Short Handed Points: none

Game Winners: Nikita Kashirsky (1)

Wins: Todd Ford (1)

GAA: Todd Ford (3.55)

SPCT: Todd Ford (.897)

Plus/Minus: Jake Hauswirth (+2)

This Week:

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Gwinnett Gladiators at South Carolina

Tuesday, Oct. 20

7:05 p.m.

Stingrayshockey.com

The South Carolina Stingrays introduce Seniors Night as they take on the Gwinnett Gladiators. On Tuesday night, the Stingrays are giving away FREE tickets to all senior citizens 60 and over, college seniors and seniors in high school with proof of I.D. Seniors can pick up their tickets at will call on the day of the game. You can catch all the action at Stingrayshockey.com.

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Gwinnett Gladiators at South Carolina Stingrays

Friday, Oct. 23

7:05 p.m.

StingraysHockey.com

The Stingrays play their second of three games versus Gwinnett at North Charleston Coliseum. Friday night is American Heart Association Night, 100.9 WAY FM Family Fun Fridays with a live remote and $2 Beer Night. Tune into Stingrayshockey.com for all the live play-by-play action.

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Gwinnett Gladiators at South Carolina Stingrays

Saturday, Oct. 24

7:05 p.m.

StingraysHockey.com

The Stingrays wrap up their five game season-opening home stand Saturday night against the Gwinnett Gladiators. Listen to the game live on Stingrayshockey.com.

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