ECHL South Carolina Stingrays

Game Preview: Fan Appreciation Night - Orlando at South Carolina, 7:05 p.m.

Published on April 2, 2016 under ECHL (ECHL)
South Carolina Stingrays News Release


TONIGHT'S PROMOTION

Fans can win one of five Stingrays authentic throwback jerseys to be given away tonight for Fan Appreciation Night presented by The Post and Courier featuring FREE parking. Also, raffle tickets will be available to win a jersey off the back of a Stingrays player, plus there will be a silent auction of three fan favorite jerseys. The first 1,000 fans will also receive a team photo courtesy of Data Imaging.

THE MATCHUP

The South Carolina Stingrays face off against the Orlando Solar Bears in the final home game of the 2015-16 season. Tonight is Fan Appreciation Night presented by The Post and Courier and the Stingrays will be wearing special throwback jerseys tonight. The contest is the final game of the season series that has been dominated by South Carolina. The Stingrays are 6-0-0-1 this season versus Orlando.

LAST NIGHT'S CONTEST

The Stingrays claimed a 2-1 victory last night over Orlando to start the final home weekend of the regular season. The game-winning goal came from Patrick Gaul with just over eight minutes to play to secure the victory. Derek DeBlois also scored, and Mark Dekanich stopped 30 shots. The Stingrays are now 6-0-0-1 versus Orlando this season, with all three games at the North Charleston Coliseum finishing with a 2-1 score.

WHAT A RUN

The South Carolina Stingrays have not lost in regulation in over a month. The club's last regulation loss was February 28, a 2-0 defeat at Florida. Since then, the Stingrays have gone 9-0-2-1.

PLAYOFF UPDATE

Entering tonight's game, the South Carolina Stingrays and the Orlando Solar Bears both have a lot to play for. The Stingrays (91 points) enter tonight's game just two points behind Eastern Conference leading Toledo (93 points) through 68 games. The Stingrays are now three points ahead of Florida (88 points) for the South Division lead after Florida lost to Atlanta last night, 6-4. Florida has only played 67 games, one less than South Carolina. While South Carolina has clinched a playoff berth, Orlando is fighting for a spot in the post-season. The Solar Bears (71 points) are currently in 10th place, five points behind 8th place Wheeling (76 points) for the final playoff spot.

HOT SAUCE

The Stingrays are welcoming a new face to the lineup tonight. Defenseman Colton Saucerman has joined the team out of Northeastern and will wear #3 for the Stingrays. Saucerman joins the Stingrays after helping Northeastern to a Hockey East title. He was a member of the Hockey East All-Tournament Team.

TONIGHT'S GAME

Orlando Solar Bears

(31-27-4-5, 71 points, 10th Eastern Conference, 3rd South Division)

VERSUS

South Carolina Stingrays

(41-18-6-3, 91 points, 2nd Eastern Conference, 1st South Division)

North Charleston Coliseum, 7:05 p.m.

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