Game Preview: South Carolina at Atlanta, 7:05 p.m.
March 26, 2016 - ECHL (ECHL)
South Carolina Stingrays News Release
THE MATCHUP
The South Carolina Stingrays visit the Atlanta Gladiators for the second straight time. On Thursday, the two teams met at the Infinite Energy Arena with the Gladiators earning a 3-2 overtime victory on a goal by Tyler Murovich. The Gladiators lead the ECHL with eight overtime wins this season while South Carolina is just 1-6 in overtime. The Stingrays did pickup a point in the loss, giving them points in nine straight games. The two teams finish the season series Tuesday night in North Charleston.
RAYS LOOK TO CLINCH PLAYOFF SPOT
The South Carolina Stingrays look to clinch a playoff spot for the 22nd time in the club's 23 year history. If South Carolina wins OR South Carolina loses in overtime/shootout OR Elmira loses, the Stingrays will clinch a playoff spot.
CAMERON HITS 20
In Thursday's 3-2 overtime loss to Atlanta, forward Brett Cameron hit a milestone in his rookie season. His goal in the second period was his 20th of the season. Cameron is second on the Stingrays with 48 points, and is 8th among rookie skaters in the ECHL in points.
HERBERT RETURNS TO SOUTH CAROLINA
On Thursday, the Stingrays announced forward Caleb Herbert had been reassigned to the team. Herbert, a fifth round selection of the Capitals in the 2010 NHL Draft, returns to South Carolina for the second time this season. During his successful stint with the club in February, he scored six points (five goals, one assist) in eight games, also notching 12 penalty minutes and a rating of plus-five. Herbert appeared in 42 games with the Stingrays last season, notching 28 points (19 goals, nine assists). He also helped the Stingrays to the Kelly Cup Finals, scoring 14 points (three goals, 11 assists) in 27 playoff games. He will wear #23.
PENALTY KILLED
The Stingrays boast the league's best penalty kill at 87.5%. Opponents have scored only 32 power play goals in 256 tries.
PLUS/MINUS KINGS
South Carolina Stingrays defensemen Joey Leach and Bobby Shea top the plus/minus charts in the league. Leach sits at a plus-34, only one behind Manchester's Maxim Kitsyn for the ECHL lead. Shea is fifth at a plus-27. In terms of defense leaders, Leach is first in the league while Shea is third.
LADIES NIGHT
Tuesday, March 29 against the Atlanta Gladiators at 7:05 p.m. will the South Carolina Stingrays' last Ladies Night of the season! All women 18 and over gain free admission by showing their ID at the North Charleston Coliseum Box Office. Guys are also able to buy 2-for-1 tickets and bring a friend! Throughout the night, there will also be $2 hot dogs and a Happy Hour special with $2 beers until 8:00 p.m.
TONIGHT'S GAME
South Carolina Stingrays
(38-18-6-3, 85 points, 2nd Eastern Conference, 1st South Division)
VERSUS
Atlanta Gladiators
(31-27-5-2, 69 points, 10th Eastern Conference, 4th South Division)
Infinite Energy Arena, 7:05 p.m.
WATCH/LISTEN MEDIA OPTIONS
WATCH: ECHL.tv
LISTEN: Mixlr.com/scstingrayshockey
WATCH PARTIES AT KING STREET GRILLE-NORTHWOODS
King Street Grille-Northwoods has become the Watch Party Destination for Stingrays road games during the 2015-2016 season, including tonight's game. Fans 21 and up may enjoy a special offer of $3 Drafts, including Bud Light, Michelob Ultra, Shocktop and Landshark during all Stingrays Watch Parties at King Street Grille.
ECHL Stories from March 26, 2016
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- Oilers Finish Weekend Series with 3-1 Loss to Grizzlies - Tulsa Oilers
- Three-Goal Second Period Propels Eagles to 4-2 Win in Idaho - Colorado Eagles
- Third Period Sinks Solar Bears in 3-1 Loss to Admirals - Orlando Solar Bears
- Riopel, Loiseau Push Admirals to Second Straight Win against Orlando - Norfolk Admirals
- Mavericks Fall 4-1 to Americans - Kansas City Mavericks
- Swamp Rabbits Fall Despite Fleming's Two Goals - Greenville Swamp Rabbits
- Hoffman Shines as Mallards Defeat Thunder - Quad City Mallards
- Cyclones Take Down East Leaders - Cincinnati Cyclones
- Blomstrand Sparks Wings in Weekend Sweep of Nailers - Kalamazoo Wings
- Jackals Split Weekend Series with 3-1 Loss to Brampton - Elmira Jackals
- Nailers Remain Tied for Fifth, Despite Tough Road Trip - Wheeling Nailers
- Stingrays Clinch Playoff Spot with 2-0 Victory at Atlanta - South Carolina Stingrays
- Controversial Goal Sparks Komets Win over IceMen - Evansville IceMen
- Walleye Stunned by Cincinnati 4-1 - Toledo Walleye
- Monarchs Blank Thunder, 3-0, to Clinch Playoff Berth - Manchester Monarchs
- Stingrays Blank Gladiators 2-0 - Atlanta Gladiators
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- Kruise Reddick Joins Steelheads - Idaho Steelheads
- Arnold Heading to Charlotte - Manchester Monarchs
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- Game Notes: vs Toledo - Cincinnati Cyclones
- Americans Host Missouri Tonight and Sunday - Allen Americans
- Gabriel Verpaelst Reassigned to Norfolk - Norfolk Admirals
- Nailers at Wings Game Day Snap Shot - Wheeling Nailers
- Elmira Eyes Fifth Straight Week with a Sweep Tonight against Brampton - Elmira Jackals
- Monarchs Game Day Capsule - Manchester Monarchs
- Game Preview: South Carolina at Atlanta, 7:05 p.m. - South Carolina Stingrays
- Mallards Game Day - Quad City Mallards
- ECHL Today - March 26 - ECHL
- Oilers at Grizzles: Weekend Finale Preview - Tulsa Oilers
- Hafner, Aces Take Down Rapid City 3-2 Friday - Alaska Aces
- Rush Fall to Aces - Rapid City Rush
- Solar Bears Earn Point in 4-3 OT Loss to Admirals - Orlando Solar Bears
- Grizzlies Hold on for 4-3 Win - Utah Grizzlies
- Veideman OT Winner Downs Steelheads - Idaho Steelheads
- Oilers Drop to Grizzlies, 4-3 - Tulsa Oilers
- Grizzlies Beat Tulsa 4-3 - Utah Grizzlies
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