ECHL South Carolina Stingrays

Forward Jack Downing Loaned to Iowa; Stingrays Add Dale Mitchell

Published on February 1, 2014 under ECHL (ECHL)
South Carolina Stingrays News Release


North Charleston, S.C. - The South Carolina Stingrays and Head Coach and Director of Hockey Operations Spencer Carbery announced today that forward Jack Downing has been loaned to the Iowa Wild of the American Hockey League (AHL). In a separate transaction, the Stingrays signed forward Dale Mitchell. In keeping with club policy, terms of the agreements were not disclosed.

Downing, 25, skated in 11 AHL contests this season with the Providence Bruins registering no points and two penalty minutes. In 21 games with the Stingrays, the New Canaan, Connecticut, native scored 10 goals and five assists for 15 points. Last season, Downing appeared in 34 games with the Elmira Jackals (ECHL) adding 14 goals and 14 assists for 28 points and netted four points (1 goal, 3 assists) in 19 contests with their AHL affiliate, the Binghamton Senators.

Mitchell, 24, dressed in 25 games with the San Francisco Bulls (ECHL) this season scoring 11 goals and 12 assists for 23 points. Currently in his fourth full professional season, the Mississauga, Ontario, native holds 65 contests of ECHL experience with the Bulls and Reading Royals, totaling 58 points (29 goals, 29 assists), and 62 American Hockey League game with the Toronto Marlies and Syracuse Crunch adding 16 points (seven goals, nine assists). In 2007, Mitchell was selected in the third round (74 overall) of the National Hockey League Entry Draft by the Toronto Maple Leafs.

The Stingrays host the Greenville Road Warriors on Friday, February 7 and Saturday, February 8 at 7:05 p.m. at the North Charleston Coliseum. Friday is Go Green Night with Charleston County Environmental Management! The first 1,000 fans receive a FREE "Go Green" tote bag! Friday is also another Family Four Pack Friday! Grab four tickets, four hotdogs, four sodas and large popcorn for $55 at the Coliseum Box Office. Enjoy $5 college and military tickets with proper ID at the Box Office.

On Saturday, we salute the men and women of our Armed Forces with Wounded Warriors Night presented by SAIC! The first 1,000 fans receive a FREE SAIC/Stingrays goal horn!

Help the Stingrays fight breast cancer in the Lowcountry! The Stingrays, in partnership with East Cooper Medical Center, celebrate the 8th Annual Pink in the Rink of Saturday, February 22 at 7:05 against the Evansville IceMen at the North Charleston Coliseum.

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