Forward Mike Hamilton Joins Stingrays

Published on January 10, 2012 under ECHL (ECHL)
South Carolina Stingrays News Release

North Charleston, SC - The South Carolina Stingrays and Head Coach/Director of Hockey Operations Spencer Carbery announced today that the team has signed forward Mike Hamilton. In keeping with club policy, terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

Hamilton, 28, joins the Stingrays after appearing in 33 games with the Fife Flyers of the Elite Ice Hockey League (EIHL) scoring 18 goals and 24 assists for 42 points. Last season, the Victoria, British Columbia, native skated in 32 contests with Sterzing/Vipiteno in Italy grabbing 54 points (27g, 27a). A sixth-round selection (175th overall) by the Atlanta Thrashers in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft, Hamilton saw ECHL action with the Gwinnett Gladiators, Las Vegas Wranglers and Victoria Salmon Kings from 2007-2010 totaling 91 points (35g, 56a) in 159 games. The 6-foot, 200-pound forward also spent time in the American Hockey League (AHL) with the Chicago Wolves and Houston Aeros (4g, 6a in 47 games).

Prior to turning pro, Hamilton attended the University of Maine for four seasons and recorded 20 goals and 45 assists for 65 points in 137 games and was a teammate of current Stingrays forward David de Kastrozza during the 2006-07 season.

The Stingrays continue a seven-game road trip Wednesday, January 11 against the Kalamazoo Wings at 7:00 p.m. at Wings Stadium and return to the North Charleston Coliseum Friday, January 20 against the Greenville Road Warriors at 7:05 p.m. for Dog Days of Winter featuring a Super Weiner Dog Race!

Save up to $310 off of box office prices with a Stingrays Ticket Package! Call the Stingrays Office at (843) 744-2248 for more information.

ECHL Stories from January 10, 2012

• Reign Welcome Back Montgomery - Ontario Reign
• Condors Jersey Cooler and Cap Giveaways this Weekend - Bakersfield Condors
• ECHL Transactions - January 10 - ECHL
• K-Wings on Golden Pond - Kalamazoo Wings
• Forward Beca Returns from Charlotte of the AHL - Florida Everblades
• Brendan Connolly Loaned to AHL Texas - Greenville Swamp Rabbits
• Titans Send Lenes, Southorn to Wheeling - Trenton Titans
• Nailers Acquire Two from Trenton - Wheeling Nailers
• Reign Offer 4 for $44 Game-And-Meal Deal - Ontario Reign
• Olivier Roy Named ECHL Goaltender of the Week - Stockton Thunder
• Stockton's Roy Named Reebok Hockey ECHL Goaltender of the Week - ECHL
• Steven Delisle Assigned to the Express - Chicago Express
• Blue and Orange Jerseys Net Over $17,000 - Idaho Steelheads
• Costello Returns from AHL; Forward Still Leads ECHL in Points - Colorado Eagles
• Adam Estoclet Returns from Grand Rapids - Toledo Walleye
• Jackals Weekly - Elmira Jackals
• Forward Mike Hamilton Joins Stingrays - South Carolina Stingrays
• Stingrays Weekly: Stingrays Continue Road Trip in Kalamazoo, Trenton and Elmira - South Carolina Stingrays
• Brian Day Assigned to Nailers - Wheeling Nailers
• Gazley Garners Player of the Week Honor - Elmira Jackals
• Elmira's Gazley Named Sher-Wood Hockey ECHL Player of the Week - ECHL

The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.

Other Recent South Carolina Stingrays Stories

• Stingrays Announce Military Appreciation Ticket Offer for 2025-26 Season
• Stingrays Announce Training Camp Schedule for 2025
• Nolan Krenzen Re-Signs with South Carolina for 2025-26 Campaign
• A Hockey Family: Remembering Mark Bavis 24 Years Later
• Stingrays Add Former NHL Defenseman Brady Keeper for 2025-26 Season